The three main functions of cat scratching boards for cats

‌1. Satisfy natural needs and physiological maintenance‌

‌Natural claw sharpening mechanism‌:
Cat scratching boards help cats remove aging cuticles, prevent nails from growing too long and causing punctures or embedding into the pads to cause infection, and maintain the sharpness of claws to continue hunting instincts. ‌‌‌‌

The sweat glands in the claws release odors by scratching on the cat scratching board to complete the territory marking behavior. ‌‌
‌Spinal and muscle exercise‌:
The stretching action during scratching can stretch the back muscle groups, promote joint flexibility, and prevent the accumulation of spinal pressure caused by obesity. ‌‌‌‌

‌2. Mental health and behavior management‌

‌Stress release and emotional regulation‌:
The scratching process stimulates the secretion of endorphins, effectively relieves negative emotions such as anxiety and boredom, and reduces stress reactions such as abnormal aggressive behavior or excessive licking. ‌‌

The frequency of scratching increased by 40%-60% after spreading catnip, proving that this behavior has natural pleasure attributes. ‌‌
‌Environmental adaptation and habit formation‌.
The dedicated scratching area can reduce furniture destruction by 80%-90%, and the conditioned reflex of "fixed-point scratching" can be established through guidance. ‌‌

‌3. Functional extension and health protection‌

‌Multi-functional use scenarios‌: Modern cat scratching boards often integrate climbing frames, cat nests or cat toys to increase exercise while providing all-weather entertainment space. ‌‌

‌Disease prevention‌: Regular use can avoid paronychia caused by overly long nails and reduce the risk of paw pad trauma caused by scratching hard objects. ‌‌‌‌