What Is the Best Rope for a Cat Scratching Post?

Описание: Thinking about rewrapping your cat’s scratching post but not sure what rope to use? In this video, we break down the safest and most durable options — including sisal, hemp, cotton, and synthetic rope — and what veterinarians and feline behavior guidelines actually recommend.

Scratching is normal feline behavior. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) notes that providing appropriate scratching surfaces is part of responsible cat care: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/...

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) environmental guidelines specifically reference sturdy scratching surfaces such as sisal:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1...

We also cover:

• Why untreated natural sisal is usually the safest choice
• The risk of fraying and linear foreign bodies (Merck Veterinary Manual): https://www.merckvetmanual.com/digest...

If you’re repairing a cat tree, replacing scratching post rope, or building a DIY cat scratcher, this guide will help you choose the safest and longest-lasting option.

📌 In short: Natural, unbleached, untreated sisal (tight-wrapped and regularly replaced when frayed) is the most evidence-supported choice.

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