A Comb For Cats: Why You Need It, Types Of Devices For Combing, How To Do It Yourself, Where It Is Convenient To Place, Tips

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

What is a cat comb and why is it needed

In pet stores, you can often find many strange items that, according to the advertisements, will make our pets' lives richer and more varied. One of these items is a cat comb.

Content

• 1 Why do you need a cat comb

• 2 What are the combers

  • 2.1 The comb-arch
  • 2.2 Corner comb
  • 2.3 What else can serve as a comb for a cat

• 3 How to make an angled cat brush

  3.1 Video: how to make an electric comb for a cat

• 4 How to train a cat to scratch

  4.1 Video: how to train a cat to scratch

• 5 Reviews

Why do you need a cat comb

Let's say right away: a cat can perfectly do without a special comb. She usually itches with her hind legs, sometimes with her teeth, and copes with it perfectly. Yes, cats rub on their legs when they meet us when they come home, on the corners, legs of a chair or stools in the kitchen, when they expect to be fed, on other pieces of furniture and body parts of the owner, when they want to be paid attention to. But they do this not because of the desire to scratch, so they mark their own - the territory and the person. A man came from the street, he smelled of something incomprehensible, which means that it is necessary to kill this smell and restore property rights; leaves - all the more it is necessary to mark, otherwise suddenly someone else will bite; now they will feed, which means that it is necessary to sweep everything around - this is my food supply, do not approach. And why is there a special comb?

The cat does not rub on its legs because of the desire to scratch, this is how it marks its property

The main thing that advertising is trying to inspire us:

• when a cat rubs against a comb, she experiences unearthly pleasure and wants to repeat this state again and again;
• when you leave for work, the cat is left alone, there is no one to pet it, and the presence of a comb in the house will help you not to feel a lack of communication with the owner (that is, only you are outside the door, the cat is immediately to the comb and let's enjoy);
• the cat rubs against the comb and leaves hair on it, which could be found somewhere else in the apartment.

But if you have an animal in the house, then there will be wool (unless you have a bald individual). The animal's hair must be looked after and regularly combed out with the help of various devices, and not a comb. The cat sleeps most of the day, so, most likely, when you leave, it does this, and does not suffer from the fact that there is no one to pet it. Teenagers and young animals may be bullies in your absence, but they are also unlikely to rub against the comb.

What are the combers

Manufacturers offer us two main types of cat scratchers - arch and corner model, which can be mounted on walls, as well as on the legs of tables, chairs and stools.

Arch-comb

The manufacturer claims that this model combines a comb and a scratching post. Thus, she can satisfy two needs of the cat at once.

An arch scratching scrubber designed to satisfy two needs of cats - sharpen claws and rub against objects

The arch consists of a small base covered with a carpet (supposedly a scratching post), and an arch from a brush and is called "Cat's pleasure". The whole structure looks flimsy, and as a horizontal scratching post does not stand up to criticism, it is too small - usually this type of scratching post is made long and, ideally, wavy. To get the cat to show interest in the combing, there is a trick - at the bottom a hole is found into which catnip is poured.

Catnip is poured into the bottom of the comb to attract the attention of the animal

Such a comb costs 990 rubles in Russian online stores, in Chinese it is a little cheaper - about 690 (but there the price depends on the dollar exchange rate, so it can change).

Here people are seized by greed - it seems that the product is necessary, the kitty wants to be pampered, but it's a pity for money. Therefore, there is a way out - to do it yourself:

1. A couple of brushes are taken (for a toilet, for example) at a price of 15 to 40 rubles.

   

   From cheap brushes, you can make an arch-comb yourself

2. Then they are unbent and connected, attached to an unnecessary piece of wood, which is sheathed with old fabric - the structure turns out to be no worse than the purchased one, or even better if the base is taken larger and heavier.

   

   Homemade comb in the form of an arch is no worse than a purchased one

Corner comb

The appearance of the comb, which can be positioned on different corner surfaces, may vary, but the essence is the same - this is a plastic brush for combing wool, attached to the wall with tape or using self-tapping screws.

An ordinary corner comb consists of two plastic brushes

The fancy version is offered by the Chinese. The kit includes a bag of catnip to attract your pet.

This curved comb has two parts, one of which is attached to the wall, catnip is poured into it, then the top part with the brush is put on and snaps into place.

Corner comb consists of two parts, mint is placed inside

You can attach such a comb on all corner surfaces.

You can attach the comb to any corner surface

What else can serve as a comb for a cat

It is also proposed to use the legs of tables and stools wrapped in twine as combers.

The legs of the stools wrapped in twine can serve as a kind of comb for the cat

You can also install a tree for a cat. This design is really useful, and if there is a place, it is definitely recommended for use. This is a real housing and play complex for a cat, and you can scratch about it too. A well-designed tree will fit into almost any interior, the main thing is that the place allows it.

Cat tree houses have many functions.

How to make an angled cat brush

To make a corner comb for a cat you will need:

• two clothes brushes;
• two loops;
• self-tapping screws;
• crosshead screwdriver;
• double-sided carpentry tape.

Manufacturing steps:

1. We take two clothes brushes.

   

   A corner comb can be made with two clothing brushes

2. We outline the attachment points for the hinges.

   

   In order for the brushes to fit exactly, it is necessary to mark the attachment points in advance

3. We fasten the hinges with self-tapping screws on one brush.

   

   We fasten the hinges to the brush using self-tapping screws

4. We attach the second brush.

   

   Gently screw the hinges to the second brush

5. We get a movable part that can be attached to any corner.

   

   The hinges can be used to adjust the angle

6. We glue wood tape on both brushes from the back side.

   

   We glue wood tape on both brushes

7. Remove the protective layer and attach the comb at the selected angle. The comb is ready to use.

   

   You can attach the brushes at any height convenient for the cat

If you get creative with scratching your cat, you can come up with many different designs.

Video: how to make an electric comb for a cat

How to train your cat to scratch

The cat, as a rule, either completely ignores the special comb, or shows a sluggish interest in it. To get the animal interested, manufacturers attach packets of catnip to their products, which must be placed inside the comb. Thus, cats rub against the device, because they are turned on by the smell of mint.

Video: how to train a cat to scratch

Using catnip can sometimes be dangerous. In general, this herb is not addictive and is often used by growers to attract cats to their products. But cats do not perceive it in the same way: for example, until puberty, kittens do not react to this plant in any way. Scientists attribute this to the fact that nepetalactone, which is part of the essential oil of catnip, causes the cat to have the effect of a sexual response, that is, the cat feels and behaves accordingly - rubbing, rolling, making calls, etc. This state lasts for about 10 minutes. -15. The cat then calms down and loses interest in the subject. After some time, the reaction can be repeated.

If the cat reacts to mint, it will rub against any object that smells like it.

Some cats do not react at all to mint, others are very restrained, the third is violent.

It is also forbidden to use catnip if the cat is pregnant - a violent reaction to the smell of this plant can cause a miscarriage or premature birth

Reviews

It is better to scratch and pet cats with your hand, and not come up with special devices for this. So you can relieve stress, stabilize blood pressure, and improve mood, and give the cat pleasure.