Cat grooming and activity device
View Patent ↗A cat grooming and activity device. The device includes a base configured to reside upon a substantially horizontal surface and to support a grooming activity post extending vertically from it. A grooming activity post is appended to and extends from the base, the grooming activity post having a first segment proximate the base and a second segment extending from the first segment. The first segment comprises a grooming surface and the second segment comprises a scratching surface.
1. A cat grooming and activity device comprising a base configured to reside upon a substantially horizontal surface and to support a grooming activity post extending vertically therefrom, a grooming activity post appended to and extending from said base, said grooming activity post having a first segment proximate said base and a second segment extending from said first segment, said first segment comprising a grooming surface and said second segment comprising a scratching surface.
2. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 1 wherein said grooming surface comprises a plurality of pliable nodules capable of grooming a cat when said cat contacts said nodules during use of the present device.
3. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 2 wherein said second segment comprises a scratching surface selected from the group consisting of carpet, sisal, seagrass, cardboard and rope.
4. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 1 further comprising a top located upon said grooming activity post.
5. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 4 wherein said top and base are located on opposite ends of said grooming activity post.
6. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 5 further comprising cat attractants suspended from said top.
7. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 5 wherein said top and base have irregular perimeters that prevent said device from rolling on said support surface if tipped over.
8. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 1 wherein said base includes a grooming surface.
9. The cat grooming and activity device of claim 8 wherein said grooming surface of said base comprises a member selected from the group consisting of directional microfiber and unwoven polyester fiber.