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Make your own: cardboard scratching board

Encourage your cat to scratch in the right places with this homemade cardboard scratching board.

You’ll need:

  • Cardboard
  • A pair of scissors
  • Duct tape
  • Catnip (optional)

What to do:

  1. Cut cardboard into strips.
  2. Wind them around one another in a circle to create a scratching board.
  3. Tape in place with the duct tape to ensure all cardboard remains together.
  4. (Optional) add cat nip to make it more appealing.

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