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How do I make a homemade cat scratching post?
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1. Start by gathering materials like cardboard, fabric, foam board, and carpet padding.
2. Cut the pieces of material to the desired size for your scratching post.
3. Glue or staple the pieces together to form the shape you want for your scratching post.
4. Place the finished scratching post in an area that is easily accessible to your cats.
5. Provide your cats with plenty of toys and places to scratch so they don't feel the need to use your new scratching post.