Hey, it's instinct. Cats love to rub their feet parts over rough surfaces. It feels mighty good and daily zooming and nail grooming helps with keeping claws healthy and well-manicured. Scratching also helps stretch and tone dem kitty cat muscles while doing something that simply comes natural to them.

The Scratchy Mat Doorhanger is a great diversionary device to help protect your stuff from cat scratching mass destruction. The little feather teaser helps get kitty's attention too.

Imported. Measures 16.5" x 6".