How to Make a Cat Scratcher for FREE!!

How to make a cat scratching post using recycled materials you most likely have laying around your house. For FREE!!
I dunno about you but I just don't like the thought of spending $10-15 for some cardboard and the way MrMan goes through these, I had to start making my own. I'm 'thrifty' (read: cheap) like that.
What you'll need:
cardboard
box cutter
glue
ruler
tape
hole punch (only if you want to hang it)
twine, rope, yarn, string, etc (again, only if you want to hang it)
and of course, catnip.
I tried recording MrMan using this thing but every time I get the camera out, he stops scratching at it. Go figure. Cats...
Music is 'Gently' by Dan O'Connor (danosongs.com).

[@flett044]

To all you people that said it was mean of him to declaw the cat, maybe he adopted it like that, or it had a medical issue with its claws and it needed to be done just saying

[@Katya2U]

Exactly!!! I've seen few cats for adoption that were already declawed. Awful, awful thing to do, but that doesn't mean THIS guy did it to that poor kitty

[@sharifaa.8887]

Considering that his other cat is not declawed, I feel safe to assume he didn't have Bianca declawed, or if he did, that he learned better after that.

[@LyraPyxisVT]

True, I hate the idea of it tho cause I read it can make them depressed which is why I refuse to declaw my cat unless I have to for medical reasons

[@mikeg1433]

I’ve had two cats declawed (technically only one was my decision as the other was the family cat, growing up) and they both had happy long lives, oblivious to their missing claws as far as I could tell. The only indication that they might have known is the fact that they developed the “cling and shred” technique, bear hugging with front paws then kicking with their back claws whenever a poor human made the mistake of thinking they wanted a belly rub lol. Of course, their paws were tender and swollen for about 4 days after the procedure and I was instructed to use paper shreds instead of litter along with giving them their pain meds during that time. Both cats handled the recovery very well and their meds clearly helped manage the pain until they were fully healed and back to their normal selves again. I’m not going to be so ignorant to say that they didn’t feel pain and there’s the possibility of infection and all the other risks that go along with surgery so it’s not something to take lightly and I understand why declawing isn’t acceptable to many. I currently own a cat and, no I’ll never declaw him or any other cat again but I don’t think someone is evil for having it done, assuming they’ve exhausted all other options. A lot of cats are given up because they swiped at a child or tend to play too aggressively so, if declawing is what keeps them in a home, I think it’s totally reasonable.

[@rmora1]

@@mikeg1433 I think it's totally reasonable that you should be declawed before you do it to your cats.

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Everyone thinks I'm nuts for calling him that too. It suits him and his personality perfectly, he answers to that name and I like it and that's all that matters!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

That's the unpredictability of cats! One of mine clawed at his for awhile and then decided the wood trim of the door it was hanging from was better suited to scratching.

[@darcym1948]

Guys - he clearly didn't get the cat declawed himself - this is a how to build a cat scratcher video.....

[@terryjackson6047]

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[@mikesangelonly1]

I love how Mr.Man couldn't be disturbed for filming lol, I made a cat scratcher post with a big cardboard tube and some of those carpet samples you get for like 50 cents from the carpet store, but he loves cardboard too, so think I will make him one like this too, hanging it up is a great idea!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

MrMan can never be bothered, LOL!!

[@MaggieCrooks]

Applause! I have done a cardboard cat scratcher before, but never thought of punching holes and hanging one. One of my cats has taken to sharpening her claws on my bed. The other has given up on scratching completely (she's 13 and not feeling very well).I also used catnip. Thanks for some great suggestions.

[@journeytohealth1979]

To save yourself the work of punching holes, You could just put the string through the side of the trays and lay it behind the strips, securing it with tape so it doesn't pull tight and push strips out. You could tie string around the strips or use tape to secure like you did at the bottom. Or just hole punch at top of tray and string it up that way. It just seems like a lot of work that could be forfeited with a bit of a design shift.

[@kathygunderson2204]

I purchase cat scratchers frequently. At the store the cardboard units are made much looser than they used to be. I will save a lot of money throughout the years THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@annatria2130]

Bianca's wonderful! Beautifully made scratcher too!

[@nhgiftbaskets]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a ton of boxes and knew there had to be a way to make these things! So easy to follow. thank you.

[@ToniGuerrero]

This is fantastic. I love that it's two sided, and ideal for large claws. Also, mounted on a door allows them to stretch to scratch - bonus! You're obviously a major cat lover, because you didn't wake MrMan for his photoshot. You da man! Approval from all the cats in my home. LOL

[@TheHecklectic]

Thanks! They can be a mess but better to sweep than ruin the arm of a chair! One could make one for the floor too. Just make the frame wider and large enough for a full-grown cat to stand on and weight it down. Load it the same way, just don't make the holes. :)

[@Ereshkigal234]

I have no idea why i haven't found this prior to this.. but man this is awesome. Thank you for the video how to!

[@JournalWatch359]

Thank you! I bought a scratcher to replace, and wondered whether I can make it. I will definitely give a go! XD

[@dlg1776]

Thank you for the good information. I too have a declawed cat which I found wandering outside. No micro chip, no one reported lost, so I had to take her in because it is to dangerous outside. She doesnt like other cats so a tall cat playpen cage works well. Funny, she loves dogs though.

[@alexdabalex]

Thanks for this tut. My two cats mauled the heck out of the sisal post they had and resorted to my poor sofa.

[@Briehaze]

i cant believe your cats name is Mr.Man, thats my kittens name and everyone thought i was nuts for calling him that, now im happy another person named their cat Mr.Man :)

[@EMIWMOSWebMagic]

Genius !.I can use all my unused boxes. Thanks ! :D

[@fantasyreflection]

Exc. idea and video. I used a piece of chipboard and rubbed a little catnip into the rougher side and it works well.

[@mariaschafermusic]

Fantastic teacher and instruction. Thank you so much!!

[@kittydragon666]

Just to let people know there are times when you get a cat a shelter or a Foster care theybmaybe declawed. I for one do not believe in declawing because they can not defend themselves but I know people who have. This guy here may have gotten this cat from somewhere who already declawed it I would not judge him on that.

[@burplecow]

Nice job, Never thought of anything like this, My girl went months with scratching the carpet on the stairway, luckily its just a runner of carpet thats easy to replace. But still! Ended up buying an expensive cat post for her to scratch on

[@truthhurtz2793]

Your cat is GORGEOUS !!!

[@LoveGuruBlaire]

Love this, thank you! Any suggestions if you don't have a hole puncher? I gotta think about this one. I like the idea of it hanging on a door

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

You can use a drill after it's finished or just use a pencil or nail and shove it through each piece as you assemble.

[@LoveGuruBlaire]

croutoncrackerjacks Thanks! The drill is fantastic! I have one of those.. didn't even think of it. I made this yesterday and my little kitty LOVES it. Thanks!

[@hellokitty_lover1613]

you can use some sharp scissors and pull the tring threw it

[@Himaniiibiebsy]

Haha was looking for cat diys and found your old video! Lol This is so cool I'm used to food videos

[@aspenriverrun]

Great idea and Bianca is a beauty!

[@ketigiguashvili3625]

Such kind of humans must be left without any nails on hand and feet!!!

[@budharvesting]

Nice job. I go thru 1 scratch box a month and Im tired of paying 10-11 bucks for them. As long as our cat has a scratch box he wont mess with the carpets or furniture.

[@c.d.w292]

I love this. Why did I not think of using a pre-made box as a base, omgduhhh! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@OkraCola]

Excellent!

[@daynahoffman150]

I love this awsome idea, i would have never thought of it, im about to move so i can use to boxes at our new house to do this THANKS :)

[@jamesjetter2016]

Great tutorial! But bad idea to cut on the rug I think.

[@amakiss3]

Oh thank you for the video I just bought one in Kroger for $12 to donate at a shelter.

[@zalo_tuandriverga]

genius

[@DanielLopez-qd3ut]

At 5:50, the dog :"is it ready??? I REALLY need to pee on that nice thing you did... Can't wait to "baptize it"...."

[@MrRoseblack]

thank u very much! I really needed this!! :D awesome DIY

[@dmand2353]

thanks i did this today with a large box and i took me around 3 hours hopefully my cats like it

[@teejaygutierrez3922]

this is very nice, I love this

[@harrispinkham]

You’re ambidextrous!!

[@fallblossom5]

...done with love and care!

[@momoha222]

Doesn’t this make tons of tiny pieces of cardboard on the floor when the cat scratches on it?

[@c.d.w292]

+Annabelle Viau Yes. But better tiny chunks of cardboard than tiny chunks of chair or sofa or rug!

[@boogywoogyloogy]

My cat looks just like her!!

[@marrybell83]

I am glad she has a good life now with you. I wish the ppl that did to her would get jailtime or something. Btw she was beutifull and thx for the tips i might try it out i have ben thinking of fixing wall i gave to my cat in my caravan but havent gotten to it yet so shes trying to scratch on some threads thats left poor thing

[@MrsN1ntndo]

Very aweaome. Thank you for the suggestion

[@p.mabirami1182]

But why would you get him declawed🥺

[@methatlovescats3602]

at target they only cost 5$. if you don't have all the materials this is cheaper.

[@nikkileanne5206]

How long does one usually last for?

[@booger7676]

mine last around 20min. I have 12 cats

[@JC6659]

1 have one cat and I'd probably say about a month

[@startapetblog7102]

Booger - 20 mins lol. I can see them now tearing it to pieces lol.

[@supernaturalfan4life153]

I bought something similar to this at a store and I still can't get my cat to scratch that and not the couch I even put catnip on it he rubs up against it but he still don't scratch that just my couch and the same area of the couch too what else can I try

[@MsCarbonated]

A few things to try: 1) Place the scratching post in front of the area of the couch he scratches to make the next suggestion easier. 2) Gently or playfully, depending on your cats personality, pick him up when he is scratching the couch and place his paws on the scratching post. 3) Encourage him to use it by scratching it with your own nails and praise him and give him treats whenever he uses it. Anytime he starts to even go near his favourite scratching spot, move him to the scratching post - place his paws on in and let go. You go through the motions again of you using the post and encouraging him when he does. The positive feedback he gets from you when he uses it will encourage future use. Also, when he is even near the scratching post or just anytime through out the day, you jump over to the scratching post acting all happy to use it and say things like "good boy or atta boy" when he come over too will encourage him. (I'm talking from experience here:) Also, some cats don't like cardboard. Just find something you don't mind him scratching: an old carpet remnant, old canvas like from a suitcase cover, or newspaper. Work with him, encourage him, and you will get him to his own scratching place. Most cats do better with areas all around the house to scratch while they are young and full of energy. Don't Give UP!! It may take you a couple weeks to get him to never touch the couch and then some reminders now and again but You Can Do it :)

[@supernaturalfan4life153]

Thanks I'll keep trying he's so stubborn though once he picks a spot (my couch .and it's only the one spot he scratches on ) I've only had him for a year but I was told when I got him he was like a year in a half but he lookes full grown can cats grow full grown by the time they are 2in half (in human years

[@marrybell83]

Do you got fabrikkor skin sofa my cat does not touch real leather put fabriks and feak skin she destroy we have real leather sofa now she does not touch it shes really carefull but try her or him out first before bying we did on a sofa and chars that we bought used for 50£ so try first if it works on your cats

[@Rotsuoy]

1) Try mugwort or valerian instead of catnip- every cat has a different biological reaction to catnip, just like people. 2) When you cat rubs or sniffs it, reward them with affection and verbal communication. 3) If the cat scratches something else, pick them up (not cuddlesomely, but not cruely), tell them no, and move them to the scratching post. Putting the scratching post on the place where they are scratching is a bad idea. It often encourages them to scratch all in that area, and not specifically the thing you want them to scratch.

[@JC6659]

I keep my scratch pad across the couch and I just scold my cat and tell him no whenever he tries to scratch my couch. So far it worked.

[@The13thPanther]

Egg cartons at the supermarket. You might want to call and have them hold some for you.

[@karenschillo6119]

I wonder if people who are blowing out of their asses over his cat being declawed realize (as previous stated in the comments below) he didn't do it and rescued his cat. I mean think about it, why go through all the trouble of making a scratch post if you're prodeclawing? Duh...

[@demon1822]

I bought one of the pre-made scratching pads similar to this one. My cat treats it like her best friend, rolling against it and snuggling up to it for naps. She refuses to claw at it, but will claw the crap out of the carpet right next to the scratch pad. *shrug*

[@yllekr123]

So, you so more than cook? I have two cats, maybe I will have my wife watch this video. She is the crafty person in the family. LOL

[@edenbainbridge]

neat. i am too lazy to do this though your cat is so cute! xoexo

[@Partypoopering]

Great idea,thanks ;)

[@patsyspring5031]

great idea, I need a few for my cats, have 3 so they go thru a lot of scratchers

[@TarableAdult]

I dont mind no claws I'm mad we didn't see mr man :(

[@joyjoyoo]

One of my cat is declawed too by prev owner 😫😫

[@sandibeach7291]

It is a crime in Israel to declaw a cat. $20,000.00 fine and 1 year in jail.

[@joyjoyoo]

Sandi Beach that is good!!!

[@sandibeach7291]

I agree!

[@chloeandrews6285]

i know i am going to try and make this

[@suemax2545]

Hey I can't find those DOUBLE walled cardboard where I live. Could you find some, turn them in to cratchboard, put them in a single walled cardboard and send it to me Express overnight? ha ha just kidding. Will do it meself. My local walmart has a powered rotary gutter (very useful for cutting those plastic sealed packages, and other hard to cut items) for $15. You forgot to rub some catnip oil on them scratcher board.

[@lionelmaury9916]

👍

[@dekitai20]

It's not free if it takes five hours to make ;)

[@marysmith5877]

A nice little instructional video with an offensive reply to an ignorant comment.

[@biancafowler6004]

my names bianca aswell

[@charlotteliverman-ray6623]

There is no reason to declaw a cat, it is like someone taking out your fingernails. It is just mean and cruel and twisted. The only reason I would declaw a cat( and the only reason you should) is if it had medical issues and it was in pain or going to die if I didn't get the cat declawed.

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Agreed which is why I have not nor will I ever declaw a cat. She is a rescue that was declawed by her previous owner as has been stated numerous times already in the comments.

[@autumnwinds5353]

Charlotte Liverman-Ray actually when a cat is declawed the remove the last knuckle which the claw is attatched to so its the equivalent of removing your last knuckle up so its worse than you thought :( . I adopted two older cats who's previous owners had declawed them in the front paws they still 'scratch' or at least do the motion of scratching.

[@charlotteliverman-ray6623]

autumnwinds That's so sad. How old are the two cats?

[@autumnwinds5353]

When we got them they were only one and two years old but now there both three and one of them is turning four in two weeks. -When I said older I meant an adult cat ;) Also most people declaw cats when there old enough so only 10-12 WEEKS old (now that's way worse (T^T) and that that can be traumatizing and painful when it comes to litter box training but my kitties are pretty much fine when it comes to the litter box though :) And honestly if I could ever know who was the previous owner I would give them a piece of my mind/fist >:(

[@charlotteliverman-ray6623]

autumnwinds Yeah. I would give them a piece of my mind if I could. I'm glad they have a happy home now.

[@PLAINCLOTHESofficial]

Leather sofa>diy cat scratcher

[@Pleegkittens3]

He has a dog did you see that

[@catlady8324]

Do you seriously have to do everything left handed? I got a headache watching and my scratcher ended up backwards & upside down!

[@jessicapikus9299]

He can't help it he could be left handed😳anger issues

[@c.d.w292]

+Karl Ruehs I hope you're joking. If not, you are incredibly DUMB!

[@Christina-kk5ij]

My cat is named mrman

[@kaysmud]

hope thats not the wifes carpet you are cutting on. ;)

[@stylianosportokalidis4730]

First of all, why would yo you declaw her? Secondly, make a scratcher for her? It makes no sense!

[@cpnoboat7659]

Maybe he adopted her already declawed. Why would you judge him without knowing the details? And it's in cats' nature to scratch, she would do it anyways. Just saying...

[@stylianosportokalidis4730]

@@cpnoboat7659 I'm not judging mate. I'm asking. There are two question marks in my response.

[@cpnoboat7659]

1. “It makes no sense” 2. You assumed he declawed her ☮️ God bless you, buddy

[@stylianosportokalidis4730]

@@cpnoboat7659 wow...

[@Clairness]

"She was already declawed when she was rescued from an abusive household." From a comment made 6 years before you posted your comment from the video uploader.

[@funeebuneegirl700]

DECLAWING CATS IS NOT MEAN Some kittens like my aunties cat can actually kill them self from having sharp claws cause my aunties kitty scrathched her self and she has VERY bad scratches that bleed and she needs a cone same with cutting ears IT DOES not HURT THEM Declawing does not hurt as it is not a part of the actual body we’re it won’t bleed and cutting cats ears isn’t bad as it’s a very thin layer of skin

[@Clairness]

If declawing did not remove any living tissue or bone, the nail would grow back. If you cut your nail, or pull your nail off of the nail bed, will it grow back? Yes, unless you have caused damage to the nail matrix, which is living tissue. Even if it came down to it and that's all it was to declawing a cat - that is still damaging live tissue. Sadly though, it is not, as a cat's anatomy varies greatly from a humans. Declawing removes the entire first phalange (or "knuckle", if compared to human anatomy) of a cats toe, as the nail grows directly out of the phalange, and there is no "nail bed" or "nail matrix" on a feline. Cats are digitigrade animals (they walk on their toes with the rest of their foot lifted up), and removing this first phalange can cause extreme issues, such as trouble walking, which can cause arthritis later in life, as well as litter box issues, not to mention the trouble of surviving outside if a declawed cat happens to get outside. The only time it is okay to declaw a cat is if it is in your veterinarian's best interest for solving the issue of an infected claw that cannot be solved without amputation. If a cat is tearing themselves up with their claws, especially a kitten - you can trim their claws, or take them to a veterinarian or groomer to get their claws trimmed, or there is the option of claw covers - which should ONLY be used if you are a responsible pet owner and give maintenance to them frequently. If you cannot provide your time, or money, once every two weeks to provide nail trimming services to a cat, you probably should not have one. In the long run, it takes up much less time AND money than if you were to declaw a cat and had to manage them being uncomfortable with the litter box and peeing on the floor, as well as arthritis and any other issues that may arise. But at that point, most people who declaw cats are the type of people to toss them out or take them to a shelter when health or what they view as behavioral problems arise. I'm going to end this with, the video uploader did not declaw his own cat, he rescued the cat from an abusive household already declawed. Shame on them, hurray for him for rescuing and taking care of the poor thing.

[@carlcostantini]

they only cost 10 bucks in the pet store buddy ....geez

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Money and time. Considering it takes less than 20 minutes to make one of these and at $10 a piece, that means you are 'making' $30 an hour making these. Or in reverse, you've got to scrub toilets for an hour to pay for someone else to make one for you. I dunno about you but I would rather make 3 of these at $30 an hour than scrub toilets for that hour to pay someone else for one. It's all in how you look at it.

[@assquaker6086]

+Crouton Crackerjacks whos scrubing toilets

[@none737]

+Ass Quaker maids I guess??? logic

[@johnsilva8720]

I've been studying best remedy for cat spraying and found an awesome resource at Spray Crusher Tactic (look it up on google)

[@khuludel-haddad2443]

its 12 dollars

[@kimmylovechild2993]

Some people may declaw cats because they have small children and are worried about the kitties scratching the babies. I'm sure people don't do it just be cruel or mean.

[@Rotsuoy]

But that is cruel or mean. Having small children is no excuse.

[@multuminparvo5]

+Rotsuoy Giving away one of my kidneys so that my brother could live a little better sure felt cruel and mean to me, too. But it really wasn't. People do what they've gotta do to bring about the greatest amount of peace for the whole group.

[@Rotsuoy]

multuminparvo5 Wow, that's really disturbing that you used your own ability to consent to give up a kidney when you can live easily with only one to compare to removing a cat's claws... Animals and children CAN NOT consent to things like human adults can. Studies have proven that removing a cat's claws can cause a load of mental health problems, as well as physical health problems, to cats, because when a cat is declawed it actually removes the entire tip of their toe, including the bone. *This is the equivalent of removing the first joint of your fingers.* It takes absolutely no effort for me to sit down and clip my cat's nails with nail clippers and causes no medical harm to the animal. It has become part of my daily routine, his nails stay cleaner, he plays better because his nails are clipped, and he doesn't scratch the furniture because he has no primal need to shed or dull his claws. It takes nothing to sit down and clip the very tiny, needley tip the first few times, and every time the tip is clipped, the wick inside recedes in time, making it easier and easier to clip their nails each time. Not to mention, the process of clipping the very tip of the nail with clippers teaches you to have better control without the threat of accidentally clipping the wick inside. Unlike humans, cat nails are very much alive. Like the vibrissae (whiskers) over their entire bodies, cat nails help them sense vibrations and feel the shape and volume of their surroundings. Because of this fact, declawing also harms the locomotion of cats. It can inhibit their ability to feel vibrations in the floor and surfaces of things they like to climb on, therefore destroying their ability to reach high places with ease. Cats use high perches to make themselves feel safer in their environments, and if a cat has difficulty reaching these perches, it can cause distress and even depression in cats. Cat depression also leads to feline obesity, and is the number one cause of feline obesity. Feline obesity, in return, leads to diabetes, arthritis, and intestinal tumors. So, go ahead, spend hundreds of dollars on cutting off the tip of your cat's toes without their consent, which will lead you down the road of even more expensive medical procedures. Or, you know, you could just not get a cat.

[@multuminparvo5]

I actually agree with you and have never and would never get a cat de-clawed. But there are some situations in which having a de-clawed cat might be the greater good--I'm particularly thinking of elderly home-bound people with health problems that tend to make the person more susceptible to infections. The social benefits of having a cat when you are isolated are strong and would improve the overall health of the owner. Dogs are often too demanding for sick people to adequately care for; cats are relatively easy to care for but scratch. Like it or not, we live in a world where cats are killed if they aren't adopted (without the cats consent, of course), and so in our less-than-ideal world I can see times when it might produce a greater good for everyone if a cat was de-clawed.

[@Rotsuoy]

multuminparvo5 We also live in a world where pets can be easily taken to groomers where they can have their nails clipped and buffed for much less than the cost of declawing. My own cats claws stay about as dull as a dog's nails because of my constant grooming. Not to mention those sickly and home bound people can have emotional support and service animals prescribed to them much more easily than mental and emotional therapy medications can be. That being said, most groomers and vets allow a 10-30% discount on visits for emotional support, service, and therapy animals, so the cost is even more lessened. I still stand by the fact that declawing is damaging to the emotional and physical health of the cat, as it's been proven through decades of research. Also, I still stand by the fact that the emotional and physical health problems associated with declawing can be much more expensive than a monthly or bi-weekly trip to the groomer.

[@Shes-wicked]

Do you people not realize some cats are adopted, which have already been declawed by previous owners? Or that sometimes it's just the front claws? Personally I have no problem with people who choose to delclaw their cats. I worked in an animal hospital a long time and it doesn't hurt them, they are sedated and recover fine. The only thing is they don't have nails anymore. Same with declawing your dogs. I don't do it to my cats or dogs, it just happens to be what some people choose. But if you think about it: if someone had the money to declaw their cats, they have money to take care of their cats and pamper them, so typically a declawed cat is well taken care of. Stop being butt hurt about them, I guarantee a declawed cat is fine and not upset about it's missing nails.

[@MasterKoala777]

A cat uses its claws differently than a dog uses its nails. Claws are essential for a cat. They need claws to climb and capture prey, or simply to follow their instincts to scratch things. Declawing them is akin to cutting off fingers in a human - it severely diminishes their catness.

[@tylerkarischuck7923]

it costs like 5.99 for a scratcher that size. Thats too much work. But a fun idea

[@missyouknowwho1632]

Only one of my cats has claws?! You declawed it? You so mean! A dislike only for that!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Don't assume and jump to conclusions. If you had read the comments then you would know that I am not the one who declawed her...

[@missyouknowwho1632]

Sorry,I just love animals and cant stand when people try to do bad things at them! I'm sorry for your cat,she deserves to have her claws!

[@olduglyentwife5700]

Bianca is lovely.

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

I would worry more about the coloring and dyes on cat toys, the scent in kitty litter, the Stainmaster chemicals on the carpet, the chemicals in fabric softener and detergent you wash your bedding in that the cats sleeps on and spend so much of their time touching as being more toxic than the dry non toxic glue this is held together with that kids eat.

[@sweatytoe4057]

Crouton Crackerjacks you couldn’t be more right about this

[@sweatytoe4057]

Hassan Din 2 days ago, like my comment

[@georgiapeach7291]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to show us how to make this. This is amazing and easy to make. I would have never thought of it. Save money and make our kitty's happy. 🥰 Thank you so very much!😸😻🐾

[@realmsunreal]

Coming from someone who volunteers in a cat shelter, constantly end up with my throat and nose itching and eyes burning bc of all that damn chemically litter, can't imagine how much worse it is for the cats

[@jamierakow3590]

Great job! Now I have to go get some boxes. Your cat is beautiful! I'm sorry that people were leaving you bad comments. I am thankful for people like you that take in abused animals and give them a better life. She looked very happy and healthy to me.

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Thanks. It looks more tedious than it actually is. I can do them start to finish in about 20 minutes which at $10 a piece, is $30/hour. I can't get a job that pays that much so for me, it's economical.

[@kathleenmania-casey6005]

Thank you! Every time I buy these I think, "I could make these" I have lots of cardboard. If it was just one I needed and it's $10 that would be different. However, I purchase 2 at a time on a regular basis and it seems like such a waste of money when I can make them myself for free and a little time. Okay, I'm going to give it a go thanks so much!

[@bonkeybaby]

I love when he says "He is asleep right now or else he'd be here."

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

I think people also fail to realize I have two cats. One who is declawed and another who is not. This was for the one who has claws and scratches at everything.

[@Mtda1sy]

Thank You! Every time I buy one of those at the store it bugs me because I knew there was a way to make one. I am always re/precycling cardboard. Now I know how. Our Ragamuffins will love this! p.s. I love the name Mr. Man. That is a phrase I say often when I am harassing the hubby! MR MAN! Love the kitty at the end. She is gorgeous! We have Coco and Sully.

[@MrsD7777]

+Colleen Heinsohn LOL!!!@Ragamuffins! Kitty names are so cute! I just adopted a shelter kitty & we named her Ms Pearl!

[@spotek275]

i dont even have a cat -_-

[@DogPooOnYourNewShoe]

Time to adopt one! 🐈

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

lol

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

Thanks. Anywhere they like to scratch that you don't want them to, put up pieces of aluminum foil and they won't touch it. I've had to do that plenty of times and eventually they get the hint. Also, adding catnip to the scratchers helps to attract them to them. Unless of course your cat is a freak like mine and catnip doesn't even phase her, LOL!!

[@startapetblog7102]

Crouton Crackerjacks - A cardboard scratcher. Cool Idea. Thank you. Gets my like. Purrfect and simple alternative for those who are even thinking of declawing. Great video and much respect and kudos for rescuing Bianca. She’s cute. Readers, please don’t declaw your cat. Get yourself some cardboard and a bit of twine and boom. Happy cat.

[@lizziebordello]

This is really clever. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to make one today. :)

[@suridiary]

poor cat got declawed :(

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

I'm sure a drill would work on low speed as long as it was in a vise to hold it securely. By all means though, you don't have to put holes in it. I do just cuz I like it to hang on the door. Keeps it out of the way and so I don't step on it when I walk through here in the dark, LOL!!

[@lynettepavelich7540]

What a great idea! Duh, why buy the scratching boards when they’re so easy to make! Thx so much!❤️

[@loveu2beatles1]

I have 2 cats which I "saved" one is Precious who has almost no tail (that's her bred) and her owner didn't want her and when I got she had worms, a tick in her head and was so skinny...my other one was a kitten and had to have one of eyes removed her name is Selina and to me is anyone needs a cat they should get the rescue ones they needs homes too..thanks for a great video I had paying for items which can be made diy

[@lenidubelinc000]

Thank you for making this video, I go through one of these cardboard cat scratchers every 2 months.

[@mikeg1433]

You’re lucky lol. I’m lucky to get a month with my mini saber-tooth.

[@KnownDiana]

I can't believe you saved this cat... Gave her everything she wants and DESERVES. God bless you.

[@danielrieker253]

what do you mean only one has claws :(

[@nikeda83]

Thank you for this. Been meaning to make one with all the boxes I have but I’m worried he might cut into his carpet tho 😅

[@laneyjenkins2392]

This was super easy, free and BIANCA IS A STAR WITH THAT WITTLE FACE :D

[@cocoa261]

thank you for this! I just got my own first cat a week ago and bought a couple from the store and I was thinking they look like a bunch of cardboard boxes glued together, and I was right!!! Soon I am going to make several of these. I do not understand how one of these are like, $4 at walmart!!!

[@Nur100etc]

Great homemade scratcher. Any suggestions for weighting the box so it perhaps sits more snugly on the floor? And any suggestions for how to keep the scratcher from swinging when hung up? Or do cats like it that way? It seems to me it might be more effective if more secured when hung. Thanks! Great job, may try it myself one day.

[@jawashasalan56]

Smart to do it that way, i was thinking about how to do it without gluing all those cardboards onto each other, and there you have it simple but perfect thanks mate