It is very important for a cat to have a durable scratching post. Cats need a scratching post to help them tone their muscles, to remove old nail sheaths from their claws and to help relieve stress. The SmartCat Combination Scratcher has fibrous and durable woven sisal to naturally inspire scratching and rubber feet to provide stability and to prevent slipping. Simply place horizontally along the ground or use the easy to set up wall mounting system to change things up!