{"title":"Cat Scratcher","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-original-scratch-lounge","title":"The Original Scratch Lounge","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCats go nuts for the Original Scratch Lounge Classic! Its truly astounding how much cats love the Scratch Lounge, from the moment it arrives, cats scratch, sleep, lounge... they just want to stay in the overwhelmingly satisfying Scratch Lounge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eLasts far longer than other scratchers because of the reversible super-dense honeycomb construction and replaceable parts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scratch Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40037174476935,"sku":"855318001009","price":52.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/5341\/7095\/products\/The-Original-Scratch-Lounge.png?v=1743634869"},{"product_id":"sc-scratch-post-cream-16x16x32","title":"Smart Cat Ultimate Scratch Post 16\"x16\"x32\"","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Ultimate Scratching Post has a 32″ post height providing a place for a full vertical stretch that cats need (important for territorial marking purposes and toning muscles). This post is made with the finest materials and workmanship to ensure it will remain attractive and useful for years to come. The two-piece base provides our post with extra stability and durability.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES AND BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32″ height allows cats to stretch fully and tone muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy 16″ x 16″ base eliminates tipping and wobbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibrous and durable woven sisal naturally encourages scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior to carpeted posts that may snag claws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes screws and dowels for easy base assembly. Base comes in two parts for shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in grey or cream colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWHY DO CATS SCRATCH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo remove old nail sheaths from claws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo exercise and tone muscles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo relieve stress, frustration, and boredom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo “warm up” for a vigorous play session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo mark territory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSMARTCAT® TRAINING TIPS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the post where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo introduce the post, try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats this is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and also teach where to scratch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter your cat begins to scratch, offer praise and a food treat. Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and then placing them at the top of the post.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your cat has been scratching a piece of furniture, place the post directly in front of it. Cover that area with a blanket. This will help redirect your cat’s scratching activities to the post. Shower lots of praise on your cat when you see them using the Ultimate Scratching Post to reinforce this positive behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost cats are easily trained but if your cat is the exception, click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catsinternational.org\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catsinternational.org\/\"\u003ewww.catsinternational.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor more information and tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Cat","offers":[{"title":"Cream","offer_id":40037247385735,"sku":"854602000070","price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":44523417665671,"sku":"853442005474","price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/5341\/7095\/files\/Smart-Cat-Ultimate-Scratch-Post-16x.jpg?v=1777058700"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.metropetunleashed.ca\/collections\/scratcher.oembed","provider":"Metro Pet Unleashed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}