Has anyone here ever tried to put new sisal on their cats' scratching posts?

[sasvermont]

I have several posts that need new sisal. I hate to keep paying such high dollars for a new post if only the sisal needs to be replaced. I wonder how difficult it it to replace the sisal. Has anyone here ever tried it? I have seen several web sites where you can buy the replacement sisal....(can't have oils on it....and needs to be a special size to work).....

Thanks.

I think I have at least four posts in need of repair.

[TopCat3]

I haven't tried and I don't think I could be bothered (that sounds really lazy i know), but sometimes you see them cheap here in $2 shops (if you have those where you are) I picked one up for A$12 once and the last one from the pet supplies place was only A$20.

They get terribly messy once they "go" don't they?

Have you thought of putting some rough/heavy duty carpet round it? That would be a lot easier. I'm sure one of the carpet shops would sell you an offcut. Or several wrap-arounds of hessian/sacking (clean of course lol)

[orangemm]

Yes, my husband re-did one of my cats' favorite scratching posts a few years ago. I'll ask him what was involved. I don't believe it's difficult at all; he had no problems doing it. Stay tuned.

[sasvermont]

Once the sisal starts to "go" it ends up all over the place. The cats use only the top portion of the sisal. The last post I bought was one that sits on it's side, and you can turn it so that all of the post could be used. My cats do not use the carpet part at all, just the sisal. And they wreck them within a year! Some of these posts cost $60 and are really heavy to carry. I don't want to fill the landfills with 1/2 used scatching posts......

Thanks for the inputs so far......

[emily_the_spoiled]

I didn't re-do a scratching post, but I did put sisal rope around the pole in the family room (in the basement). They love it because they can climb all the way to the top and then jump down. But it also gives some purpose to the pole that is placed in the middle of the room

[critters]

I just went to the hardware store and bought sisal rope to do it with. Heavier gauge rope needs fewer turns and less time, which is a GOOD thing! I'd use sisal fabric, if I could find it; it appears that many manufacturers are going to it because of the ease of use. I used hot glue on my sisal, but U-shaped tacks, staples, etc. would be easier.

[catmandu]

IN THINK THAT THAT WOULD TAKE SOME STRENGTH AND PATIENCE AS YOU WOULD HAVE TO WIND THE SISAL AROUND VERY TIGHTLY AROUND A LYER OF GLUE , AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE ACCURATE IN GETTING THE ROWS OF LAYERS EVEN.
I THINK I WOULD JUST BUY ANOTHER ONE , THEY HAVE THEM FOR 6 DOLLARS AT PETCETERA QUITE OFTEN.

[CultureJunky]

My dad made a new post for Jack a year ago and all he used was sisal rope from a DIY shop (about medium thickness) and glued it on with a non toxic glue. If you look in your local DIY store (hardware store I think you call them) you should be able to find a glue that will do the job and also get one that is safe for animals. Just ask the person who works there. I'm pretty sure you should be able to do it very easily, and it's also much cheaper.

[catfamily]

wew just ordered some posts for the cat furniture.it has sisal on the posts if you think it would fit yours.



http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...7&pcatid=14667

[Laura's Babies]

I need to redo my babies posts on their perch and I am going to all sisal rope, they have shdreeded the carpeted part to pieces! They go after the carpet a lot more than they do the sisal rope.

[emily_the_spoiled]

It is interesting how cats prefer different surfaces for the scratching posts. I have carpet, faux fur, and sisal. By far the sisal is the most popular followed by the carpet. They treat the faux fur like it is contagious or shots out water

[catfamily]

laura's babies did you see these posts to order?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...7&pcatid=14667
makes life easier for us...but call first to make sure they would fit...they have different bolt sizes too.

[sasvermont]

I think I will take one post apart to see what size I should/could order. I will get one and see what the price difference would be if I ordered the sisal at the store. Most of the sisal I have seen, is treated with some nasty chemical. Thanks so much for the information. I was wondering when someone would come up with a solution to the scratching post replacement problem. I hope this information helps other folks too!

Thank you all again!

[catfamily]

i hope you get one that fits...we ordered a few of them...the lady on the phone was very helpful.

[critters]

laura's babies did you see these posts to order?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...7&pcatid=14667
makes life easier for us...but call first to make sure they would fit...they have different bolt sizes too.

What a great idea! THANKS!!!!!!