Our Simply Scratch Carpet Cat Scratch Post offers a durable, and satisfying carpet wrapped post with a dangling feather toy for an extra kitty lure. Easy-to-assemble, cats love the satisfying texture of carpet and the feel-good body stretch they get gripping and ripping at this sturdy and durable scratch post. The instinct to scratch is hard-wired into cats, they scratch to mark territory and promote healthy nail growth as well as stretch and tone muscles and even alleviate stress. SmartyKat innovative cat scratchers offer various combinations of scratch surfaces and angles to please any cat and redirect natural scratching behavior away from furnishings.