Rustic, hard-wearing scratching post made from burlap Cats need a scratching post to groom their nails and mark their territory. Natural and highly resistant, sisal fiber and jute canvas enable cats to remove the scaly top layer of their nails. This helps prevent ingrown toenails. The scratching post is an essential accessory for all cats! The Trend Pine scratching post, made from natural materials, incorporates everything that’s important in your cat’s life. Not only does it enable your cat to scratch its nails, but also to sleep peacefully. The scratching post has a variety of trays and posts, and play balls are attached to a rubber band so your cat can play to his heart’s content.