When is the best time to introduce the Omega Paw Scratch Box to cats?
Cats will learn very quickly to use the Scratch Box if they are introduced to it as kittens older than 3 months. Older cats may need to have their usual scratching places covered or sprayed with a deterrent, and although attracted to the box, it may take some time before they begin to scratch. Do not force your cat to scratch the box, although you may place the cat on the box every time it scratches elsewhere. It will soon learn, with praise. My cat is attracted to the box, but doesn’t scratch. If your cat is attracted to the box, you can train it to scratch by placing it on the box whenever it starts to scratch elsewhere. It will soon learn that scratching the box is allowed, and will then associate its attraction to the box with scratching. Is catnip dangerous for myself, my cat, or other animals? Catnip is a type of mint. Organic catnip is used in our scratch products and will make your cat quite loving. It will want to rub its cheeks and body on the box, and will like to sit and ev