AGYM Cat Scratcher Toy, Natural Sisal Cat Scratching Ball, Cat Scratcher Toy with Ball, Scratching Ball for Cats and Kittens, Interactive Solid Wood Scratcher Pet Toy, Diameter 6.3 Inch

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It's small, light, and comes assembled, so your cat can start scratching and your furnishings can breathe a sigh of relief! We acquired a selection of the latest and most popular cat scratchers available and sent each one to a staffer with a cat or kitten (sometimes both! If your cat enjoys weaving through and clawing at your drapes, carpets, walls, and furniture, then this cat post will appeal to them.

Our tester didn't think the scratching post (which only comes in one color) blended in with their decor, but it was an excellent way to redirect their cat's clawing, which will ultimately keep their furnishings intact. A cumulative score informed our best list and takes into account a cat's willingness to engage, durability, the appeal of the design, special features and toys, and a cat's overall enjoyment of digging their claws in over the duration of the testing period. The streamlined design incorporates sisal rope—which most cats find irresistible—throughout the center pole and three adjustable platforms.Available in two colors, Ash with Natural Sisal Rope and Black Ash with Misty Gray Sisal Rope, to blend in with one's home decor style. She is now delightfully devoted to helping humans discover and select the most favorable products for their pets. It's large enough to stay permanently in one place like a small piece of furniture, but light enough that it's easy enough to move around—one of our testers moved it to block whichever couch leg his cats were targeting that week. Cardboard scratchers use densely layered corrugated paper product instead of sisal twine or other materials.

This cactus-shaped scratching post, made with natural sisal and resting on a soft but sturdy base, will intrigue your cat while bringing a delightful dose of amusement to your space.For interior design purposes a cat scratcher should be thought of more like a small piece of furniture than a toy. The ergonomic shape of this scratching post is appealing to cats, and also reduces the footprint of the toy in your home. A previous version of this article was written by Madeleine Burry, who has covered how to care for pets for more than a decade. We recommend putting it near a window so your cat can feel the sunlight while scratching and then perch themselves on top to admire their domain.

Kittens can scratch away at the corrugated cardboard surface, and also play with the ball-and-track toy.This scratching post's wavy design is meant to attract your cat, providing spaces for crawling, crouching, and lounging while they claw at the surface. A scratching post is a furniture-saving piece that should be readily available in any home with a cat to help redirect their urge to scratch. The combo will encourage kittens to interact with this scratcher toy, instead of clawing at furniture or looking for toys elsewhere, like your bedside table or bathroom trash can.

It also has curves and a big "peekaboo" hole through the center, which will attract interaction between multiple cats. He’s worked on content spanning the human life cycle, from pregnancy to palliative care and many points in between. Smaller cats even enjoy climbing to the top and sitting on it, and the SmartCat post is sturdy enough to stay stable throughout. Most importantly, the majority of cats find the shape and the sisal carpet covering will appeal to your cat and their clawing habit. Each tester was asked to keep the cat scratching post in their space for two weeks to gather data and insights related to assembly, design, overall value, whether they would recommend it to other cat guardians, and the type of cat that they felt the scratching surface would most appeal to.It's well made and has a classic design that comes in two neutral colors to coordinate with most home decor styles. If you'd prefer a cat scratching post that's more streamlined, consider the 7 Ruby Road Wall Mounted Scratcher, which can be mounted to the wall or secured to the floor. 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. The post is 32-inches tall, so cats can stretch themselves out and claw away at the fibrous, durable sisal covering.