Scratch post with vertical rotatable tread path

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1997-10-15

1998-07-07

Pace, Thomas

Animal husbandry

Exercise or amusement device

Climbing or claw scratching device

A01K 2900

Patent

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057752630

ABSTRACT:
A scratch post having a vertical and rotatable tread path which exercises cats or other animals by a treading action of the forelimbs of the animal while in a stationary and upright posture. The scratch post for treading comprises a freestanding base and a vertical treadmill portion. The vertical treadmill portion includes a frame, which has an upper end portion and a lower end portion defining a vertical and longitudinal axis, the lower end portion being engaged to the base. The treadmill portion further includes a looped belt circumvolving the elongated frame vertically depending from the freestanding base. The outer surface of the belt is made of a material suitable for safely engaging the claws of a feline pet. A lighting and batting accessory is also provided.

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