Candy Cane Scratcher

Add some festive cheer to your home and give your pet something new to claw at with the Pawsley candy cane scratcher for cats.

How it works

This festive candy cane-shaped scratch pad is made from corrugated cardboard for a satisfying scratching experience. The material is tough, but gentle on claws, so there's no chance of snagging. The pad comes with a small pouch of catnip, a herb that makes cats giddy (a bit like a festive glass of sherry for humans). Sprinkle it on the scratcher to encourage your pet to investigate.
It's lightweight, so you can move it around the house easily or bring it with you if you're heading off for the holidays. Both sides are painted with a candy cane stripe, so it'll fit in with your Christmas decorations. It's also environmentally friendly – once your cat has fully shredded it, you can pop it in the recycling bin.
Key benefits

• festive candy cane shape
• corrugated cardboard is light, durable and recyclable
• comes with a pouch of catnip
• 22 centimetres long
• colourful candy cane print on both sides
• offers a satisfying scratching experience

When to use it
Scratching is a natural behaviour for cats. It's their way of marking their territory and helps to remove dead cells from their nails. Scratching also involves lots of stretching and flexing, essential for healthy muscles. This is all well and good, until your cat decides to scratch your new curtains or antique sofa. If they start scratching hard wooden furniture they could end up with painful broken nails, too. A special scratching post will give your cat a safe outlet for their needs, and this temporary one has the added benefit of brightening up your home for the holidays.