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SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post – Beige, Large 32 Inch Tower - Sisal Fiber, Simple Design - For All Cats
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Target Species | Cat |
Product Dimensions | 16"L x 16"W x 32"H |
Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
Specific Uses For Product | Scratching |
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
About this item
- DURABLE SISAL: A durable sisal fiber design ensures the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post will stand up to your cat’s claws, less snagging like carpet or furniture fabrics.
- TALL AND STRONG: The sturdy design of the scratching tower allows kittens and cats of all sizes to fully stretch when they scratch.
- GOODBYE CLAW MARKS: Satisfy your indoor cat’s natural urge to scratch and protect your furniture while your cat gets in their exercise and stress relief.
- EASY SETUP: Assembly is a breeze with our simplistic design, requiring only 2 screws and two dowels to go from the box to your living room.
- MODERN AND NEUTRAL: Our design is easy on the eyes and neutral color options allow your cat’s favorite activity to be placed seamlessly alongside your furniture.
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Features and Benefits
- 32″ height allows cats to stretch fully and tone muscles
- Sturdy 16″ by 16″ base eliminates tipping and wobbling
- Fibrous and durable woven sisal naturally inspires scratching
- Superior to carpeted posts that may snag nails
- Assembles with two included screws
- Attractive and neutrally toned
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6.3 x 6.3 x 12.6 inches; 2.2 Pounds
- Item model number : 3832
- Department : Racks/Futons
- Date First Available : September 29, 2004
- Manufacturer : SmartCat
- ASIN : B000634MH8
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,357 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #4 in Cat Scratching Posts
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
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Department | Racks/Futons |
Manufacturer | SmartCat |
ASIN | B000634MH8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 3832 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | September 29, 2004 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 35 x 9.07 x 8.97 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.3 x 6.3 x 12.6 inches |
Item Weight | 35.2 Ounces |
Brand Name | Cat Post |
Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |
Directions | Cats need a scratching post that will allow them to get a full stretch. This post is 32” high and is designed to maximize your cat’s scratching pleasure by providing an appealing target for territorial marking, exercise and natural cat exuberance. |
Model Name | Scratching Post |
Color | Brown |
Size | 16? x 16? |
Material | Wood |
Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | SmartCat |
Style | Modern |
Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
Included Components | Pioneer Pet Smartcat The Ultimate Scratching Post, 2-Screws |
Specific Uses for Product | Scratching |
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Product Description
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).
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The Ultimate Scratching Post
Encourages the Mental & Physical Stimulation of Cats!
Cats need a scratching post that will allow them to get a full stretch. This post is 32” high and is designed to maximize your cat’s scratching pleasure by providing an appealing target for territorial marking, exercise and natural cat exuberance.
Product Features
- Durable post allows cats to get a full stretch vertically and tone muscles.
- Fibrous woven sisal fiber is extremely durable and encourages scratching.
- Attractive and neutrally toned to fit any decor.
- Sturdy construction with 16” x 16” wide base reduces tipping and wobbling.
- Fast and easy assembly attaches the post to the base using the two screws included.
5 Reasons Cats Scratch
- To remove old nail sheaths from the claws
- To exercise and tone muscles
- To relieve stress, frustration and boredom
- To “warm-up” for a vigorous play session
- To mark territory
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Cats need a scratching post that will allow them to get a full stretch. This post is 32” high and is designed to maximize your cat’s scratching pleasure by providing an appealing target for territorial marking, exercise and natural cat exuberance.
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Easy to assemble | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Sturdiness | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Durability | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | — |
Stability | 4.7 | 4.4 | — | 3.6 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | AGYM-PET | PAWSCRAT | Natural Healing Touch | AI Retailer LLC | shuda |
material | Wood | Sisal | Cardboard | Wood | Sisal | Wood |
size | 16? x 16? | 32 inch | 32 Inch | 32" | 33 inch | — |
installation | Screw In | Screw In | — | hanging | — | — |
number of levels | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
style | Modern | Modern | — | Post | — | Modern |
weight | 35.2 ounces | 9.8 pounds | 8.25 pounds | 12.98 pounds | — | — |
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Customers like the quality, stretch and value of the pet activity structure. For example, they mention it's well put together, sturdy and will last a long time. That said, some appreciate the ease of assembly and stability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pet activity structure. They mention that it is sturdy, well-put together, and will last a long time. The post has a wide base making it very stable and the best scratcher they've ever had.
"...Oh, and the sisal covered part is approx. 6x6" so quite stout compared to a 4" cardboard tube with carpet stapled to it...." Read more
"...them from using my carpets, and chair seats, but this attractive, sturdy, tall post is really their favorite. I bought it in the beige type color...." Read more
"...It is worth the price when you consider that it should last a very, very long time and due to how heavy duty and stable it is compared to others...." Read more
"...As you can clearly see in my photos, mine has a wide base making it very stable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the pet activity structure. They mention that it's sturdy, stable, and tall enough for their cat to get stretches and high. They also appreciate the very small footprint, saying that it takes up a lot less room. Some say that the scratcher is capable of handling big cats.
"...And it is definitely tall enough that nearly any cat (even the Big Boys) can get a good long stretch - fully extended my cat doesn't reach the..." Read more
"...from using my carpets, and chair seats, but this attractive, sturdy, tall post is really their favorite. I bought it in the beige type color...." Read more
"...Another great thing is how tall it is, it allows even grown cats to stand up and stretch their muscles while they scratch, which they enjoy and is..." Read more
"...super high quality, tall enough for them to get a good stretch on. easy to assemble also!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the pet activity structure. They mention it's an effective and stable diversion that is worth the money.
"OMG - Insanely good and sturdy. OK, now for why I say that...." Read more
"...I’ve had cats for 53 years and this is definitely the best and well worth the price. BTW, EASY PEASY TO PUT THE BASE ON, TOO!" Read more
"...It is worth the price when you consider that it should last a very, very long time and due to how heavy duty and stable it is compared to others...." Read more
"...this to keep my cats from scratching my new sofa (not pictured) and it’s great! super high quality, tall enough for them to get a good stretch on...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the pet activity structure. They mention it's well-designed, blends in nicely with their decor, and has a nice finish on the wood surfaces. The top is perfect for displaying seasonal decorations, and it looks barely used.
"...The wood surfaces have a nice finish on them. It's a nice nuetral color overall so will match nearly any decor...." Read more
"...to deflect them from using my carpets, and chair seats, but this attractive, sturdy, tall post is really their favorite...." Read more
"...It is really nice! On the other hand, I think a bit more could have been done to hide the seams and that the screws in the top...." Read more
"...The colors are neutral, and it’s aesthetically pleasing." Read more
Customers find the pet activity structure very easy to assemble. They mention that it's stable, and easy to put the base on. They also appreciate the great instructions for training their cat to use it.
"...BTW, EASY PEASY TO PUT THE BASE ON, TOO!" Read more
"...This was very easy to assemble and feels very good quality compared to some cheaper options out there...." Read more
"...super high quality, tall enough for them to get a good stretch on. easy to assemble also!..." Read more
"...Turned out it was very easy to assemble, even for someone like me who is not mechanically inclined...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the pet activity structure. They say it's very sturdy and won't tip over. The base is big and wide, which prevents it from being knocked over.
"...Whoa! and the post didn't even wobble or jiggle or lean. Ninja Kitty made a flying leap and the post just sat there, all nice and steady...." Read more
"...Another great thing is how tall it is, it allows even grown cats to stand up and stretch their muscles while they scratch, which they enjoy and is..." Read more
"...It is heavier and sturdier with no risk of tipping ever. It’s also the right height. Some are too short and don’t allow for a full stretch...." Read more
"...The post is stable and doesn't move or wobble while my cat is doing her scratching...." Read more
Customers like that the scratching post is tall enough for their cats to stretch out while scratching. They say it gives them a great back and arm stretch. Customers also mention that the post is heavy, so their cats can stretch out and pull down.
"...I like that it is so tall and allows my cats to stretch out full length. It doesn’t shred and fall apart like other scratchers." Read more
"...They love stretching and scratching it. Sometimes they jump and sit on top of it." Read more
"...so do I. I love that she's scratching at it and is able to get herself all stretched out. Definitely worth the money!" Read more
"...Our cat loves the height of it too, she's able to fully stretch tall and use the post as an anchor. She sometimes will sit on top of it too...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the pet activity structure. They mention that it's sturdy, fairly heavy, and has a huge and heavy base. They also say that the material around the actual post is very dense and not just wrapped rope like. They say that it is easy to move and practically as immovable as the cat uses it.
"...Compared to other posts, I can see why he prefers this one. It is heavier and sturdier with no risk of tipping ever. It’s also the right height...." Read more
"...Very nice packaging! It’s got some good weight to it...." Read more
"...It also is heavy, but sturdy. I've seen my cats hang off of it with all four paws and it does not budge an inch...." Read more
"It’s the best scratcher I’ve ever had. It is very weighty and seems durable. The verticality allows my cat to have a full stretch while scratching...." Read more
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I looked at ALL of them on Amazon. I read HUNDREDS of reviews. While sisal covered things never excited Tootsie, it became obvious any scratching post with carpet would be quickly dispatched to the dump once she laid into it. So sisal it would have to be. Then everyone said having the post be tall enough so the kitty could stretch was very important. Made sense to me as she would stretch out on the wicker shelf unit in the bathroom before reducing it to rubble even further. So I found this one. Kinda pricey I thought but at 32" high, it was the tallest one on Amazon. And reviewers said it was sturdy (don't need some tippy piece of crap).
So I got this cat scratching post. And some of the catnip spray that some reviewers used to entice kitty to like the scratching post. And I got a dealie bob that is covered in sisal to hang from the front door knob (hoping she'd scratch that to go out rather than the trim around the door) (that hasn't happened yet).
Before we see how it worked, let me tell you how it's built. I come from an engineering background as does all my family. So I can recognize sturdy and well built from cheap piece O crapola. Ha! Even tho it said it is 32" tall, it doesn't really register until you see that it stands taller than the bathroom vanity. The base is 16" x 16" which others have said gave it stability. They are correct. And then if you look real closely at the base of the sisal part you'll see some molding that rings the square vertical post. Because that part is screwed firmly into the vertical part covered in sisal, it increases the stability factor a great deal (someone was thinking when they designed this). The wood surfaces have a nice finish on them. It's a nice nuetral color overall so will match nearly any decor. Oh, and the sisal covered part is approx. 6x6" so quite stout compared to a 4" cardboard tube with carpet stapled to it. And it is bombproof.
I first tried squirting the catnip spray on it. Meh! says the cat, the wicker shelf unit is more fun. Then I take the peacock feather that I use for the "behind the bathroom door" game and wiggle the eye end of the feather up by the top of the post. Tootsie sees it. She crouches. She wiggles her butt in the pre-launch stage. Then she LEAPS up, landing clinging by front and back claws to the upper part of the post, nailing the feather and hanging well above the floor. Whoa! and the post didn't even wobble or jiggle or lean. Ninja Kitty made a flying leap and the post just sat there, all nice and steady. After a few rounds of flying kitty onto big tall sturdy scratching post, she got the idea that THIS was the new Scratchable of Choice. And it is definitely tall enough that nearly any cat (even the Big Boys) can get a good long stretch - fully extended my cat doesn't reach the top.
I did read that the same company makes a shelf that can be screwed on top for your cat to lay on ($15.99 elsewhere on Amazon). But that person said they thought you could as easily make a better one by taking a piece of board, putting foam on it, then stapling fabric of your choice over that. While that is true, I figured what is the real chance of me doing that? (like in the next 5 years - let's be real - not very big). I don't really need a laying place on top of this but just thought I'd mention the options because others might like that. What we're doing now is I put one of her toys up on top of the post. She sees it up there sometime during the day, and has to leap up and cling to the top of the post so she can knock it off. Then later I find it and put it back on top. You get the picture.
Anyways, this gets a 2 thumbs up as a big beefy cat scratching post. Oh, and another side note: My Maine Coon kitty (Cassie, built like a tank - a biiig girl) who had no front claws when I got her - she also likes to "scratch" and stretch on this sturdy post. So she can lean her big self against the post and remains rock solid. Love it!
This was very easy to assemble and feels very good quality compared to some cheaper options out there.
Another great thing is how tall it is, it allows even grown cats to stand up and stretch their muscles while they scratch, which they enjoy and is good for them. So far they've not had issues with getting their claws stuck.
This scratcher is very stable. My cat is able to even climb on it without it tipping, which is in part due to the large square base. Even when it isn't being climbed, I would think a cat would like for it to be stable while scratching on it rather than wobbling around as some cheaper posts can do. Though if pricing is a priority, you can get cheaper posts that will serve their purpose well enough.
All it took to get him to use it for the first time was for me to scratch on it with my own nails because he associates the sound with other scratchers (like the smaller ones on his cat tower) and also because he likes to try to catch my hand when I do that on things. Once he knew it was for him, he uses it every day and our other cats do to maybe a slightly lesser extent. A cat may not spend a long time on it at once, but they definitely seem to appreciate it being there and being able to do so when they want to or when they enter the room it's in.
Some cats don't seem to care as much for scratching posts in general, even if they like to scratch rugs and furniture, so if that's the case, this might not change that. But if you have a cat that does enjoy things like this, I definitely recommend this one.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
This was very easy to assemble and feels very good quality compared to some cheaper options out there.
Another great thing is how tall it is, it allows even grown cats to stand up and stretch their muscles while they scratch, which they enjoy and is good for them. So far they've not had issues with getting their claws stuck.
This scratcher is very stable. My cat is able to even climb on it without it tipping, which is in part due to the large square base. Even when it isn't being climbed, I would think a cat would like for it to be stable while scratching on it rather than wobbling around as some cheaper posts can do. Though if pricing is a priority, you can get cheaper posts that will serve their purpose well enough.
All it took to get him to use it for the first time was for me to scratch on it with my own nails because he associates the sound with other scratchers (like the smaller ones on his cat tower) and also because he likes to try to catch my hand when I do that on things. Once he knew it was for him, he uses it every day and our other cats do to maybe a slightly lesser extent. A cat may not spend a long time on it at once, but they definitely seem to appreciate it being there and being able to do so when they want to or when they enter the room it's in.
Some cats don't seem to care as much for scratching posts in general, even if they like to scratch rugs and furniture, so if that's the case, this might not change that. But if you have a cat that does enjoy things like this, I definitely recommend this one.