{"title":"Scratching Posts","description":"Scratching isn't bad behaviour. It's how cats keep their claws in shape, stretch out their shoulders and back, and mark territory with the scent glands in their paws. A cat that's scratching your sofa isn't being difficult. It just hasn't been given anything better positioned.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat's the useful bit of news, because it means the problem is fixable. Most cats will switch to a proper post within a week or two if the post is in the right place and covered in the right material.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur range covers the main styles. Barrel posts wrap sisal or seagrass around a sturdy column and often include dens or an observation deck, so they double as somewhere to hide and somewhere to climb. Tower posts add height for cats who like to get up high. Flat and angled scratchers suit cats who scratch horizontally, which is more common than people realise, especially with older cats. Cardboard scratchers are the budget option and get through plenty of use before needing replacing.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial matters. Sisal rope is the most durable and gives the resistance cats want when they dig their claws in. Seagrass is softer, quieter underfoot and looks more natural in a living room. Cardboard is cheapest and most cats like it, though it sheds bits and needs replacing more often.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you're after something taller with multiple platforms and beds built in, have a look at our Cat Trees instead. Posts do one job well. Trees do several.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDelivery is free to the UK mainland and orders arrive within 3 to 5 working days, with no hidden fees at checkout. If you change your mind, you can return the item, though the return postage is yours to cover.","products":[{"product_id":"cat-scratching-barrel-sisal-activity-center-3-dens-observation-deck-70h-pawhut","title":"Activity Cat Scratching Barrel with 3 Dens \u0026 Observation Deck","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis PawHut activity cat scratching barrel provides a dedicated space for your cat to play, rest, and scratch, helping to divert their attention from household furniture. Standing at 70cm tall, it offers three distinct dens for hiding and exploration, alongside an observation deck at the top. This barrel is suitable for indoor use and is designed to cater to a cat's natural instincts for climbing and scratching. \u003ch2\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSturdy Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Built from solid particle board to ensure stability and durability for active cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree Hiding Dens:\u003c\/b\u003e Features three separate dens, with two connected by an internal passage for varied play. 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