Around the House : Homemade Scratching Post for Your Kitty

Cats have a natural way to sharpen their claws, but using your furniture to do it isn't acceptable. How do you stop your cat from scratching your table legs without buying an expensive scratching post?

Make your own by wrapping the legs that your cat loves in rope. Wrap it tightly around your table legs and tie at both ends so it isn't easily loosened.

Cats enjoy scratching anything of the right feel. Rope is much like fabric and provides exactly what you cat is looking for. You can also use cardboard though it is less easy to wrap your legs in.