Cats scratch things for several reasons one of which is to trim their claws The Cosmic Catnip Scratching Post enables cats to act out a much needed form of maintenance Cats claws are constantly growing and they periodically claw at things to get rid of the sheath encasing each claw They instinctively know how to claw so as to best maintain healthy claws and often prefer solid or ridged surfaces to claw at There is catnip within this post which will invariably draw your cats attention Theyll want to scratch at the post not only to groom their claws but also to gain access to the catnip within Youll love this post because it will help keep your furniture safeOther products from PetCareRx