{"product_id":"bs-scratcher-sofa-toy-1pc","title":"BS SCRATCHER SOFA TOY","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBasil Cat Scratcher Sofa with Catnip by Basil Petcare is a purposefully designed, dual-function scratching lounger that addresses one of the most persistent and costly challenges for indoor cat caregivers: the destructive scratching of furniture driven by your feline friend's deeply wired instinct to maintain claw health, stretch their musculature, and express territorial behaviour. Conventional household surfaces such as sofas, carpets, and curtains become targets for this compulsive activity in the absence of a dedicated, appropriately textured alternative that satisfies your cat's physical and sensory needs simultaneously. The Basil Cat Scratcher Sofa replicates the tactile resistance of natural surfaces through high-density corrugated cardboard construction, while its sofa-inspired silhouette doubles as a resting and lounging platform for your feline companion. Bundled with a premium quality catnip attractant, this scratcher actively invites engagement and encourages sustained use, even when you are not present. Animeal is proud to offer the Basil Cat Scratcher Sofa with Catnip as part of our curated range of feline enrichment and lifestyle essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Corrugated Cardboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary construction material of this scratcher is multi-layered corrugated cardboard, selected specifically for the physical properties that make it an ideal scratching surface for cats. Corrugated cardboard offers a fibrous, layered resistance that closely mimics the texture of tree bark, the natural substrate cats use in outdoor environments to perform the mechanical action of claw stripping. During scratching, the outermost dead layer of the claw sheath is caught and pulled away by the corrugated surface texture, exposing the sharper, healthy claw underneath. This repeated mechanical interaction satisfies the proprioceptive and tactile feedback loop that reinforces scratching as a rewarding behaviour in the feline nervous system, reducing the compulsion to redirect the behaviour onto furniture. The high-density formulation ensures the board resists rapid shredding, maintaining structural integrity across extended daily use and providing a sustained, stable scratching surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Cardboard Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cardboard used in this product is produced from recyclable paper materials processed without harmful chemical treatments or synthetic adhesives that could pose a risk upon incidental licking or chewing. This non-toxic composition is a fundamental safety consideration for cats, who regularly groom their paws after interacting with surfaces and may ingest trace quantities of any material present on their claws or pads. The eco-friendly manufacturing approach also ensures that the material is biodegradable and environmentally responsible at end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Catnip (Nepeta cataria - Dried Herb):\u003c\/strong\u003e The catnip included with this scratcher is derived from Nepeta cataria, the botanical species whose leaves and stems produce the volatile iridoid compound nepetalactone as a natural chemical defence. When inhaled by your feline companion, nepetalactone binds to olfactory receptors and transmits stimulatory signals through the olfactory bulb to the central nervous system, triggering the release of beta-endorphins into the bloodstream. These endorphins subsequently activate mu-opioid receptors, producing a transient state of euphoria, heightened playfulness, and deep relaxation characterised by behaviours including rolling, rubbing, vocalising, and prolonged resting near the stimulus source. This neurochemical response, sometimes described as resembling elements of playful, predatory, and comfort-seeking behaviour simultaneously, acts as a powerful attractant that draws your feline companion to the scratcher consistently and reinforces positive associations with the product. The response is active in approximately fifty to eighty percent of adult domestic cats and typically lasts between five and fifteen minutes, after which a refractory period allows the sensory response to reset. Kittens under six months generally do not yet exhibit the response, as it is linked to post-pubertal olfactory receptor maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BASIL","offers":[{"title":"1Pc","offer_id":42342121635901,"sku":"7613","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7883\/7309\/files\/BS-SCRATCHER-SOFA-TOY-Animeal-27341783236669.png?v=1778203310","url":"https:\/\/animeal.in\/products\/bs-scratcher-sofa-toy-1pc","provider":"Animeal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}