Originally posted by Ruthie-chan
PIF, is there a style of scratching post that you recommend for a kitten?
The only two main criteria is that it must be study, i.e. not move much when the cat uses it and second it should allow them to stretch up. So try and make the post as tall as your kittens stretch. But don't forget your kit will need a larger post as he grows.

Watch your kit and see where he currently scratches. Some cats prefer horizontal posts on the floor, others prefer vertical posts (I don't recommend those light scratching pads you hang of door handles, they move too much and my cats gave up in fustration)

The other thing to consider is the material of the post...solid wood, carpet, sisal rope or combination of the above.

The only tricky part of post training is finding the right post for your cat. Ours have several for different cats. We have two sisal rope cat trees which are very popular. One cardboard and one carpet horizontal post for Milly & Tigs. All the cats love removing bark of the logs we bring in the house for our real fire.


I would like your input about my apartment layout and a second kitten. Does it not seem like a bad idea?
I'm in two minds, part of me says all cats deserve to have a feline friend and as your cat is inside only, he can't go out and make friends. So to prevent him growing up lonely, it would be a good idea.

But too many cats in a small space may result in spaying, a possible negative.

I think I would lean towards adopting a similar aged friend, young kittens are easily rehomed if unsolvable problems occur. The advantage for your kit and your baby outweight the likehood of problems occuring.

It is hard to tell how big your apartment is by looking at a diagram...though I'm very impressed with the drawing

As always the final decision is down to you