A cat´s natural instinct is to scratch its claws on any suitable surface. It needs to do this regularly to wear them down so that they don´t break or get ripped out. The fish head on the mat is sisal-covered & the perfect place for your cat to scratch away which means your furniture curtains & wallpaper are all safe from scratch attacks. An added attraction is the integrated rustle layer inside the cat tail. It will keep your cat fascinated while it tries to work out what is making the noise. & if that is not enough the Fish-shaped Vario cat mat also has a very comfortable cosy fleece-covered area which is the perfect place to take a nap. Fish-shaped Vario Scratching Pad at a glance Shape Fish 70 x 40 cm (L x W) Made from Sisal & Fleece Integrated rustle layer