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The topic I am talking about today is definitely a small project that requires your own DIY, and I personally feel that this small project not only meets the needs of cats to grind their claws, but also protects the safety of some objects at home. Hee-hee......Don't sell it, this small project is to use hemp rope, the main material of the cat scratching board, to "package" some objects at home that are easy to be targeted by cats. The picture above is my house's air-conditioning pipe wrapped in hemp rope.

I don't know if other cat friends have encountered such a situation, cats have a kind of "destruction" impulse to the soft things on the outer layer of the air conditioning pipe, and there will be a few scratches on it every three or five times, so my family has changed the soft and soft east of the outer layer of the air conditioning pipe. The money is small, and the main thing is that if the things they catch are eaten in the stomach, it will be troublesome. Later, I accidentally found that the kind of hemp rope wrapped around the pillar of the cat climbing frame was actually sold separately, and I thought that if the hemp rope was wrapped around the air conditioning pipe, they would not have to worry about the soft stuff inside no matter how much they grinded their claws.

After talking to my husband, he agreed with my idea, OK, I am responsible for buying hemp rope, and he will be a worker. **It's my husband's work, and all the work that needs to be done in my house is done by him, not that I'm lazy......Because his hands-on ability is better than mine, he will have to rework if I finish it, so in order to avoid trouble, it is better for me to be the overseer. Tips The height of the twine is required, and its length must exceed the length of the longest cat in the family to stretch the body infinitely from the forelimbs to the hind limbs, or they may catch the place where you are not entangled.

Balcony railing wrapped with hemp rope **: Taken by my husband [Click to enlarge] Things to pay attention to when buying hemp rope 1. Hemp rope is very inhibited, it is best to buy more when you buy it, it doesn't matter if you don't use it, you can keep it for replacement later. (The hemp rope used in these two ** is 20 meters, I can't see it, I really don't count, I bought less at the time.)

2. Pay attention to the taste of hemp rope when purchasing. Don't buy hemp rope that smells like dye, because we can't be sure if the dye is harmful to your cat's health. In my personal buying experience, I would choose the kind of hemp rope that smells very light grass.

3. The thickness of the hemp rope is different specifications, and it is necessary to purchase according to the actual needs of the family, and it is not that the thicker the hemp rope, the better, and the thicker the hemp rope is not easy to tie the knot after winding. The many uses of hemp rope 1. Wrap the air conditioning pipe (in Figure 1) 2. Wrap the guardrail of the balcony. It's all about increasing the number of places where they grind their claws.

Figure 2) 3. Wrap the legs of a wooden dining table. (Personal suggestion: You don't need to wrap it all up, and you have to pay more attention to it after wrapping it, if you rub your legs, it still hurts.)

4. Homemade cat scratcher. (Choose one side of the cardboard box for electrical appliances, make it to the desired width, and then wrap hemp rope around it, wrap it around the cardboard and tie it in a knot to fix it.) Tighten it every time you wrap it, it's important to be strong, otherwise they won't fall apart after a long time of play. ）

1. The type of cat climbing frame

There are generally three types of cat climbing frames: suspended, staircase, and high-low combination. For younger kittens, it is advisable to choose a staircase cat climbing frame, as the staircase cat climbing frame has relatively short steps, and the kitten can climb more easily.

And for older adult cats, the high and low combined cat climbing frame is more suitable. At the same time, considering the range of activities and interests of the kitten, it is recommended to choose a cat climbing frame with multiple functions and nodes, such as tunnels, walking platforms and mats.

2. The material of the cat climbing frame

The material of the cat climbing frame also needs special attention. First of all, the surface of the cat climbing frame needs to have a non-slip design to prevent the kitten from slipping and being injured when climbing and jumping. Secondly, it is recommended to choose as natural materials as possible, such as solid wood, flannel, bamboo, etc., because these materials are healthier and safer, avoid the harm of harmful substances, and are also more environmentally friendly.

3. The size of the cat climbing frame

The size of the cat climbing frame should be decided according to the size and area of activity of the kitten. A cat climbing frame that is too small will not have enough space for the kitten to move, and it will not be able to expand the field of vision and stay alert. Conversely, a cat climbing frame that is too large wastes space and can cause the kitten to feel unsafe.

It is advisable to choose a cat climbing frame of a good size on which the kitten can play and rest comfortably.

4. The layout of the cat climbing frame

The placement of the cat climbing frame is also crucial. It is recommended to place the cat climbing frame not too far from the window or balcony. In this way, the kitten can see the outdoor scene from above, increase alertness, and can enjoy the sun and maintain health.

In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to the position of the cat climbing frame so as not to block the litter box to prevent the kitten from urinating when it is active.

Because the self-made cat climbing frame is basically handmade and solid wood, the cost is high. Another is that in order to have a good life for their own cat owners, most cat owners prepare cat climbing frames.

A cat climbing frame is a shelf designed for cats and is a fashionable pet item.

In 1916, the famous American zoologist McDonner, in order to become more and more serious cat depression, invented the cat climbing frame as a pet toy, cat climbing frame is a fashionable pet supplies, so that cats can have a space to play.

Multi-layer three-dimensional modeling is more suitable for the nature of cat climbing, the column of hemp rope can allow cats to grind their paws, since the advent of the cat climbing frame has been supported and loved by the majority of cat friends, on this basis invented various types of cat furniture of different materials, but the scope has been limited to a small group of people in the middle of the circulation.

One piece of wood board 28*24*1cm, two pieces of 43*35*2cm pvc pipe, three pieces with a diameter of 44cm and a length.

Velvet rope 60 meters.

Brightly colored cloth.

The diameter is 7cm (as long as it can be stuffed into the PVC pipe) 6 round wooden blocks with cm thickness (if it is not so thick, you can use 2-3 pieces to stick together.)

The sand is about 10-20 pounds.

6 screws, preferably 5cm long.

2 bottles of latex. Tools: hole opener, electric drill, nail gun, multi-purpose knife, screwdriver.