Abstract: A pet scratching panel configured to wear down the claws of an animal during interaction with the panel. The scratching panel comprises a base layer, an abrasive layer, and an adhesive for holding an inner base surface of the base layer to an inner abrasive surface of the abrasive layer. An outer abrasive surface of the abrasive layer comprises an abrasive material configured to wear down claws/nails while an outer base surface of the base layer may include a securing portion for limiting movement of the present invention during use. The scratching panel is configured to be used with a litter box, wherein the scratching panel sits on the bottom surface of the litter box with cat litter disposed over the top of the scratching panel.

Abstract: A scratching pad comprising a base, a filing sheet, and a cover. The filing sheet is arranged against the base and the cover is arranged against the filing sheet, opposite the base. The base is a protective, non-porous material. The filing sheet further comprises an abrasive surface configured to dull sharp objects that rub against it. The cover is made of a porous material configured to allow sharp objects to pass through it. The scratching pad and its components are all flexible as to allow the scratching pad to be manipulated and wrapped around external objects.