All you need is a burlap doormat, some wood glue, and a picture frame to create a space-saving scratching post your feline ...

"Trying to save it for later. Doesn't want anyone else to have it, so I think it's a compliment," commented one viewer.

"A lot of people can't be bothered to put the effort into training their cats - or don't want a scratching post in their flat. "Some people just like the way the paws look - I've had people tell ...

If your cat gravitates towards vertical surfaces, DeLomba says to offer them a scratching post in that silhouette featuring their preferred material. “If your cat prefers a horizontal surface ...