Cat Scratch Bed
Some cats scratch lying down, and a cat scratch bed covers both habits at once: the curve takes the claws, the dip holds a napping cat. Buffalo runs 60cm. Kansas stacks two layers of corrugate. For somewhere softer at night, most end up on one of our cat beds instead.
Cardboard Cat Scratcher
Grain is what makes a cardboard cat scratcher work. Corrugate is a stack of open channels, and a claw dragged across the cut edge catches and tears. The shedding is proof, not a flaw. Eight of these are corrugated, including a tunnel that doubles as a hiding place.
Cat Scratch Mat
Is the damage on your carpet rather than the sofa arm? Then a cat scratch mat is the match, sitting flat and taking a downward pull. Aurora gives 59cm of curved pad, Tucson a sisal panel for grip. Mats are the cheap way to cover three rooms, and slot in beside the rest of your cat accessories.
Sisal Cat Scratcher
Wound under tension around a core, sisal holds its shape where the card collapses and does not shed across the floor. A sisal cat scratcher is also the only kind that lets a cat reach full height. Aconcagua stands 65cm with a ball slung from the top. Rimini is 50cm, sisal and jute.
Cat Scratch Toys
Plenty of cats ignore a bare post. Cat scratch toys fix that by putting something that moves on the surface itself. GigWi Owl layers a sisal belly with catnip and crinkle. Catit Play Circuit runs a track ball around a pad. If your cat plays more than it scratches, start in cat toys instead.
Do Cats Need a Scratching Post?
Yes. A cat with nowhere suitable will use the furniture.
What is a cat scratcher: any surface a cat can sink claws into and pull against.
Cats scratch to stretch, to scent mark, and to shed the worn outer claw sheath. They do not sharpen their claws.
A horizontal cat scratcher suits floor and carpet scratchers. An upright post suits chair arms and door frames.
Cat scratchers for large cats need a wide base and a long surface. A Maine Coon stretches to around 90cm.
A cat scratching post for large cats should be 65cm or taller. The Aconcagua at 65cm is the tallest we stock.
Sisal cat scratching lasts a year or more. Cardboard runs three to six months.
Affordable cat scratching posts are cardboard, not sisal. Cheaper per unit, dearer per year.
A cat scratcher replacement post is worth checking for. The Reno ships with a refill insert.
Cat Scratching Posts FAQs
Can I use an outdoor cat scratching post?
Not from this range. An outdoor cat scratching post needs weatherproof sisal and a treated core, and card pulps within a week of rain. These are all indoor.
What should I look for in cat scratchers for big cats?
Look at the base, not the height. Cat scratchers for big cats fail by tipping sideways under a hard pull, so weight and footprint matter more than another 10cm. For loungers, pick a double layer over a single sheet.
How do I stop my cat scratching the furniture?
Placement does most of the work. Cat scratches for furniture problems usually mean the scratcher is in the wrong room. Put it against the damaged spot, then shift it a few inches a week. Our sofa scratching guide covers the full method.
When should I replace cat scratching post surfaces?
When it stops catching. Replace cat scratching post surfaces once sisal has gone smooth or corrugate has flattened, since a worn surface gives no resistance and your cat moves on to something that does.
Does a ball cat scratcher keep working once the toy wears out?
Usually yes. A ball cat scratcher is a hook rather than the point. Cats keep returning to the surface after the novelty wears off. Check detachable parts now and then.
Are cardboard cat scratchers recyclable?
Yes. Corrugate goes in household recycling across most UK councils. Strip off plastic trim, glue strips and catnip sachets first. Shredded cards are still accepted.