Ultimate Scratch Post

Manufacturer : Smart Cat In Stock : 4 List Price: $69.95 Price: $39.98 You Save: $29.97 (43%) Quantity : 1 2 3 4

Features

• 32"H

Product Description

A sturdy wood post, with natural sisal rope wrap conditions nails, encourages scratching and will last for years. The 32 in. height allows cats to fully stretch, the 16 in. base prevents tip over. Includes tips on preventing scratching problems.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 20 reviews

Rating :
Looks Nice, But Doesn't Attract Kitties - Sous-Chef on the Run, Jun 05, 2008

I really, really wanted to like this scratching post. It has a more modern look than other scratching posts. But, the kitties aren't really interested in using it. In fact, one of the kitties prefers to scratch on the carpet instead of this post. I also purchased the Molly and Friends sisal-wrapped post, and my carpet-scratching kitty immediately went for it instead. If you know that your kitty already prefers this style of post (sisal-woven), this Ultimate Post is a great item. However, if your kitties prefer the sisal-wrapped posts, I would recommend the Molly and Friends posts instead.


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Looks great, but my 3 cats all give it a pass - J. Fuchs, Mar 26, 2008

I have three cats, one of whom only likes sisal, and none of them will use it. I've put it where their favorite scratching post normally went, dangled toys over it, and although they'll trap a toy against it, none of them has the slightest inclination to scratch it. The sisal isn't the ropey stuff that normally gets wrapped around carpeted scratching posts. It's really smooth feeling so maybe that's why. On the plus side it looks great and it's really tall, which would be nice for my cat that likes to stretch all the way up when she scratches, but no dice. Better looking than most, so one extra star for that. It would be a five-star if my cats would use it.


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Well built and easy on the eyes. - Sylvia Bass, Feb 19, 2008

Cats need to scratch to remove the dead outer layers of their claws. It's a natural behavior. With the proper outlet to scratch, they will leave your furniture alone. We have three cats and have very few problems with inappropriate scratching. Years ago we built our own sisal wrapped post/cat tree which is still in heavy use. It is upstairs and we wanted something for the living room that would look nice. We haven't found the time to build another one, so instead we purchased the Ultimate Scratching Post. It is tall enough for our big boys to get a good stretch while scratching and sturdy enough not to tip over. The post itself is wrapped in a sisal fabric instead of sisal rope. It took our cats a day or so to get the hang of the new post. Their claws got caught up at first which scared them. I trimmed their razor sharp claws and their next scratches went much better. Now all three are using it regularly. As a bonus, it looks very nice in the living room and doesn't take up much room.


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Functional and attractive - D. Owen, Feb 12, 2008

This well made scratching post is nicer looking than any comparable posts I saw at a local store. And my big, male cat really enjoys it. He stands on his hind legs and goes at it just like in the picture. I get the sense that the covering on this post will last for many years. The upfront price is a little high as scratching posts go, but I think it is a good, long term investment.



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Great product! - MMulkey, Feb 12, 2008

I ordered this scratching post for my new kitten. He really likes it and it's sturdy enough for him to climb it and sit on top. There were no assembly instructions, but it was pretty easy to put together.

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