Smart Cat The Ultimate Scratching Post

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Your cat will enjoy this incredibly sturdy scratching post, and you'll appreciate the simple design which our tester described as strong, simple, neutral, and easy on the eyes.

SmartCat Ultimate Sisal Scratching Post - 83.5cm Height

Although it is more expensive than a basic scratcher, it does also include everything you need for installation including wall plugs and installation screws for wall mounting and rubber feet or use on the floor. Although it is a little more expensive than some of the basic models, the size of the Midwest Homes For Pets Cat Scratching Post means that it is not only ideal for small cats and kittens but can also be safely used by larger cats.Gob: Ginger cats are known to be playful and aloof, and Gob is no different. This five-year-old kitty loves to snuggle as much as he likes to get his wiggles out by chasing or scratching vertical posts. He’s currently 12 pounds and measures 19 inches. The best cat scratching posts let your feisty feline have a paw-ty that doesn’t cost you your upholstery. Your elder cat can lounge while they polish up their manicure with this angled scratcher. No need for the extra frills that a younger cat might find irresistible, this straightforward cat toy will indulge their urge to scratch, stretch, and relax. Our tester noted that the arc is a great shape for cats to lay out on top of, but a larger cat is a tight squeeze underneath. It's an affordable scratching post that's easy to move around, so if your cat likes to follow you into different rooms then this scratching post is a great solution for keeping their idle claws busy and off your sofa. Other features you should consider are extra toys that help entice cats to use the scratchers more than your expensive furniture. Some scratchers are made for multiple cat households because they offer more posts or different scratching areas. If your cat loves being in high places, it’s also useful to have scratchers with platforms or different levels to sit on top of to entice them to use the scratchers. How we selected

SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED

If you think that scratching posts don’t offer enough entertainment, and you have a lot of spare space, a giant cat tree could be the ultimate solution. Most manufacturers use a combination of engineered wood and cardboard to create cost-effective scratchers, but even the best engineered wood and reinforced cardboard prove flimsy when pitted against solid wood. The SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post is a giant square post, made from wood and coated in durable sisal rope. We noticed that the staples connecting the green sisal rope along the posts were visible, and the rope was already fraying. The cactus’s top portion was also bent, making the design look like a sad cactus. After assembly, we realized that the short string connecting the toy to the scratcher was also shorter than our other cat trees and scratchers–making the toy less enticing because it couldn’t move around too much during playtime. Read more… Our resident cat testers loved scratching on the woven sisal on this tower. The stability of the wooden base performed perfectly. Even our biggest boy, Kit Kat (18 pounds), couldn’t tip over the scratcher during his grooming periods. After several weeks of testing, the SmartCat hardly frayed, even with three cats constantly using the posts to scratch.Wall Mounted Scratcher – A wall-mounted scratcher combines the benefits of a scratching post with the shape of a board, but rather than being laid out on the ground, it is affixed to the wall of your home using screws. These can be placed at any height, which means that any scratching board is suitable for any age or size cat but do consider the width of the board to ensure that your cat will be able to comfortably fit both paws up. Also bear in mind that these do require that you screw into your wall. Kittens can be an adorable force of destruction in your home. As they become familiar with their space, everything, from headphone cords to yesterday's mail, becomes a toy. To help save your possessions from destruction, this 2-in-1 cat scratching toy from Frisco features a rolling ball around the perimeter and a corrugated cardboard scratching center. Scratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and at the same time teach him where to scratch. Jelly Bean: Our tiniest cat, Jelly Bean dwarfs her brother Kit Kat at eight pounds and __ inches in length. She’s five years old and prefers cardboard scratchers for her delicate little paws. While some cat scratching posts offer just that, some are equipped with much more, like places to lounge and climb or attached toys for entertainment. Consider your cat’s personality and the size of the post to determine if you want a basic version, a maxed-out model, or something in between. Age is also a factor, since kittens or young cats are more likely to interact with scratchers that have toy accessories, whereas an older cat may prefer a floor scratcher or something they can stretch out across.

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Scratching and napping are among a cat’s greatest pleasures, but if you live in a small apartment, you might not have room for a towering cat condo. Not to worry, though! Almost every home has space for a combination cat scratching post and bed. These are an excellent choice if you’ve noticed that your cat tends to scratch where they sleep, or you’re just trying to reclaim your bed as your own. The cat scratching material will attract your cat like a magnet, and once they realize they can curl up and nap there, it will likely become their new favorite hangout. Save your furniture and some cash at the same time Assembly for the SmartCat was fairly easy and fast. The post came already assembled, and you just needed to attach it to the wooden base with two screws. We liked that it also included tips on introducing your cat to the scratcher at the bottom of the base. Read more…Kittens start scratching from a young age, and if you don’t have a post or a cat tree in place by this time, your little ball of fur is likely to turn its attention to chair legs or your legs as somewhere to sharpen its claws. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a small fortune and fill your room with a giant cat tree, though. In the span of three months, we analyzed each scratcher in three categories: ease of assembly, durability, and design. We tested these scratchers with the help of six cat testers:

SmartCat Ultimate Sisal Scratching Post - 83.5cm Height SmartCat Ultimate Sisal Scratching Post - 83.5cm Height

Mizuki: This six-year-old grey calico is 12 pounds and measures about 20 inches long. She loves a good treat and typically loves scratching on vertical posts or cardboard scratchers.

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Looking for a cat scratching post that also doubles as a conversation piece? Who can say why, but there’s something particularly adorable about a cat going to war with a cactus. In addition to providing your cat all the benefits of a regular scratching post (exercise, relaxation, territory-marking), cactus scratching posts add a touch of green to any living space that can be relaxing for humans, too. Cactus scratching posts are all the rage right now, so watch out for inferior pet products that have been rushed to market to keep up with demand. Look for models with a durable base that are made with high-quality sisal fabric. Cactus scratching posts may be a bit of a novelty, but the best ones will work and hold up just as well as any standard model. A tree your cat will love (no fire department necessary)