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Our Top Choice
SmartCat Pioneer Pet The Ultimate Scratching Post
SmartCat makes accessories and tools designed to make your cat happy. The Ultimate Scratching Post is durable, well-built and stable, suitable for most kitties.
Amazon Best Seller. Available in 2 colors and 2 sizes. Eye-catching design. Stable construction. Easy to assemble.
Isolated complaints that it is not stable enough. Make sure that you read the assembly instructions.
Vertical scratching post
16 x 16 x 35 inches/ 17.6 lbs
Fibrous, durable sisal
Sturdy base, 2 sizes available
Easy, 2 included screws
Best Value
CatTrees Sisal Cat Scratching Post & Couch-Corner Protector
CatTrees manufactures high-quality scratching posts for cats. The "Duchess of Sofa-Savers" is a large scratching post that will keep your cat occupied for hours.
Stable, solid construction. Lots of scratching space. Available in 4 colors. Made in the USA. Suitable for cats of all sizes.
Isolated complaints that the post is not stable. Make sure that you set the base/stand properly.
Vertical scratching post
10 x 9 x 24 inches/ 6.4 lbs
Woven sisal pad
Ultra-thin base for stability
Light assembly, 3 screws
Ollieroo Small Cat Sisal Scratching Post
Ollieroo sells high-quality pet accessories and supplies. The small cat tree with scratching post will keep your cat happy and relaxed for years.
Reasonably priced. Covered with a soft, plush fabric. Attractive design, fits any décor. Long scratching post.
Isolated complaints regarding the assembling process. Make sure you read the instructions carefully.
Playhouse with scratching post
14 x 14 x 17.3 inches/ 5.7 lbs
Sisal, soft plush fabric
Cat bed, pom-pom toy
Comes with tools and instructions
PetFusion 3-Sided Vertical Scratcher™
PetFusion is a top manufacturer of pet accessories. The USA 3-Sided vertical scratcher is a thing of beauty and naturally encourages your cat's scratching instincts.
Available in 2 sizes. Practical, lightweight and portable. Offers a place for sleep. Durable construction. Good value for money.
Few customers say that some cats don’t like this post. Some customers say that their cats did not like this post. Be sure to think carefully about what your cat would like best.
3-sided vertical cat scratcher
18 x 10.5 x 16 inches/ 4.2 lbs
Recycled corrugated cardboard
2 sizes available, space for rest
None required
Kong Naturals Cat Scratchers Incline
Kong is a prestigious manufacturer of pet supplies and accessories. Their Naturals Cat Scratchers Incline features a unique design and it is environmentally friendly.
Amazon Best Seller. Super affordable. Excellent for cats of all sizes. Uses American-grown catnip to entice your cat.
Few complaints regarding reliability. Make sure you install yours properly.
Incline cat scratcher
19.2 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches/ 1 lb
All natural, recyclable materials
Includes catnip, low mess design
None required