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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:

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

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