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Cats need a scratching post that lets them get a full stretch. The durable SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post measures 32 inches high to allow your pet to stretch vertically, which is important for toning muscles and to mark its territory. Made from fibrous woven sisal that naturally inspires scratching and is sure to remain attractive and useful for years. Easy to assemble using the 2 included screws. Sturdy base measures 16 inches square to eliminate tipping and wobbling. Neutrally toned to fit any room décor.
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Cats need a scratching post that will allow them to get a full stretch. The 32-inch post height allows the cat to stretch vertically while using the post (important for territorial marking purposes and for toning muscles). The finest materials and workmanship guarantee the scratching post will remain attractive and useful for years
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347 of 349 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading the reviews and losing all of my security deposit (and then some) from my last apartment due to my cat's constant scratching of the woodwork, I decided to try this item. I really had my doubts about my luck with it as my cat can be very fussy about being directed to do anything like where to scratch. At 1st, as some dissatisfied users reported, my cat showed absolutely no interest in the post. When he would scratch the woodwork, I would place him at the post and he not only showed no interest in the post, but even retracted his claws as a further insult.
I thought "another waste of money." Then I remembered that one of the posts I read in the reviews was from a lady who had the same disinterested reaction from her cat and who enticed her cat to scratch the post by teasing the cat with his favorite swinging cat toy on top of and around the post. Feeling I had nothing to lose, I gave it a try and I simply couldn't believe it. The cat dug his claws deep into the post while swatting at the cat toy and the rest is history. He became so interested in the scratching post that he forgot the toy. Afterwards, he tried to scratch the walls only a few times and just saying "no' sent him to the nearby cat toy. Another good recommendation I read was to place the scratching post near where most of his scratching behavior usually takes place.
I also want to comment on how sturdy this item is. It only took about a minute or so to assemble and is solidly constructed and not likely to tip over. I have a huge Ragdoll cat over 20 pounds of muscle and he hasn't knocked it over yet and he vigorously uses the post now. Sorry for this being so lengthy, but I hope it can help someone who, like me, was a sceptic and at first thought this isn't going to work. Thanks to whomever posted the hint about using the cat toy to provoke interest in the post. You saved me a lot of heartache.
I thought "another waste of money." Then I remembered that one of the posts I read in the reviews was from a lady who had the same disinterested reaction from her cat and who enticed her cat to scratch the post by teasing the cat with his favorite swinging cat toy on top of and around the post. Feeling I had nothing to lose, I gave it a try and I simply couldn't believe it. The cat dug his claws deep into the post while swatting at the cat toy and the rest is history. He became so interested in the scratching post that he forgot the toy. Afterwards, he tried to scratch the walls only a few times and just saying "no' sent him to the nearby cat toy. Another good recommendation I read was to place the scratching post near where most of his scratching behavior usually takes place.
I also want to comment on how sturdy this item is. It only took about a minute or so to assemble and is solidly constructed and not likely to tip over. I have a huge Ragdoll cat over 20 pounds of muscle and he hasn't knocked it over yet and he vigorously uses the post now. Sorry for this being so lengthy, but I hope it can help someone who, like me, was a sceptic and at first thought this isn't going to work. Thanks to whomever posted the hint about using the cat toy to provoke interest in the post. You saved me a lot of heartache.
136 of 140 people found the following review helpful
Have your cats clawed your furniture a little? Maybe a lot? We have 9 cats, and our furniture was being clawed to the point where we had to make repairs. If the clawing had continued it would mean replacing some furniture pieces. That gets expensive!! Well, I found these cat scratching posts and bought two of them. Wonder of wonders, our cats use these wonderful scratching posts exclusively. No more damage to our furniture. Our cats love the height of the posts as they can stand and reach to claw the posts like they used to like to do with our furniture. Average height scratching posts just did not satisfy our cats' urge to stretch tall and scratch or claw at the same time. With these posts, they can satisfy that urge to their hearts' content. These posts may seem more expensive than the average post, but believe me, the furniture you were thinking you would have to replace is going to be much more expensive. These posts are attractive with any decor, and stand the test of use over time. I would happily buy these scratching posts again. But they are durable, and I don't need to do that. They have paid for themselves many times over. I highly recommend them to anyone with cats who are tearing up the furniture. These posts stop that activity completely, in my experience. Give them a try, and you'll see!
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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My cats love this thing! It is tall enough for them to stretch out and scratch their little hearts out, and they climb all over it and even sit on top of it! Well worth the mony spent! And it has a wide base, so the thing doesnt even tilt when they attack it full force running full speed from across the room!
Every cat owner should get one of these for their cats. Declawing is cruel and who needs it with an awesome scratching post like this? I plan on ordering two more for other rooms in my house.
Update: June 2009...it has been three years and this scratching post is still standing. In fact, it still looks almost brand new. my cats use it daily =) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Every cat owner should get one of these for their cats. Declawing is cruel and who needs it with an awesome scratching post like this? I plan on ordering two more for other rooms in my house.
Update: June 2009...it has been three years and this scratching post is still standing. In fact, it still looks almost brand new. my cats use it daily =) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cats love it
I got 2 big maine coon cats (25lbs). They love this post. They scratch it whenever they walk by it. Very sturdy.
Published 2 days ago by JHYC
It's ok
I own three different scratching posts and this one is my cats' least favorite. They use it only sporadically. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mishka
Great if it was sturdy...
My cats really seem to like this product, unfortunately after two day it has already broken. From further examination, it looks like the cap on the bottom of the scratcher (not... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Cheryl A. Jackson
Not Exactly What the Photos Shows
I have no doubt this is a terrific product if your cat deigns to use it. Watch out though because the base is in two pieces held together by dowels and screws instead of the single... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Pub. Def.
Kitties love it
I have two full grown Maine Coons who are big boys and they both love it. The smaller one of the two is the one who scratches things in the house and this has really cut down on... Read more
Published 13 days ago by KittyBoysMom
Not My Kitty's Cup of Tea ...
I'm moved it, laid it on the ground, smothered in catnip, added toys & treats on top with no luck :-( My cat HATES this thing and prefers to use strips of old carpet to tidy her... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Paula
Durable and sturdy
This scratching post is well worth the money. My cat loves his sratching post and the last one we had was very short and not very heavy. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Laceyh87
Best cat scratcher
We have two cats and have had all sorts of scratchers but the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post is by far the best. It is sturdy and very well constructed. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Nat
Ultimate Scratching Post
My cats love this scratching post so much that I have three of them. I would definitely recommend it to new cat owners for their kittens. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Lori
Best scratching post for my cat
My cat instantly loved this scratching post. It's tall enough for him even though he's a pretty big cat. The texture is way more appealing than carpeted posts. Read more
Published 16 days ago by David Coe
