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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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SmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post
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: #1,772 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #3 in Cat Scratching Posts
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Product Description
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 | 4.9 |
Sturdiness | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Durability | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Stability | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | AGYM-PET | mecl-us | PAWSCRAT | YULOYI |
material | Wood | Sisal | Engineered Wood, Hemp | Cardboard | Sisal |
size | 16? x 16? | 32 inch | 34 inches for Adult Cats | 32 Inch | — |
installation | Screw In | Screw In | Screw In | — | — |
number of levels | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
style | Modern | Modern | — | — | — |
weight | 35.2 ounces | 9.8 pounds | 6.18 pounds | 8.25 pounds | 10.21 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, ease of assembly, stability, size and appearance of the scratching post. They mention that it's very well made, sturdy enough for rough scratching and that it comes with great instructions for training your cat to use it.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pet scratcher. They mention that it's well made, sturdy enough for rough scratching, and stable. Some say that it arrives in a sturdy box and is still in serviceable condition. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...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
"...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
"...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 nice thing about this scratching post is it is well made, sturdy and he can stretch out on while scratching.. Our cat is a good size 4yr old..." Read more
Customers find the scratching post big and tall so that their cats can stretch. They say the height is ideal for large cats, and it fits great in small corners. Customers also say the scratcher is perfect for kittens and grown 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
"...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’s also the right height. Some are too short and don’t allow for a full stretch. I’ve had no issues with his nails getting stuck in this...." Read more
"...Pros: Easy to assemble, sturdy, stable, nice and tall for your cat to get stretches and high scratches that your couch can only achieve...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pet supplies. They mention that it's an effective and stable diversion that's worth the money.
"OMG - Insanely good and sturdy. OK, now for why I say that...." 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
"...At $49 I felt it to be a little expensive but it's worth the money,." Read more
"This is worth every penny! Better than the amazon basics version and Petsmart Whisker City version which is same price but pure garbage...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the scratching post. They say it's pretty nice looking, classy, and sturdy. They appreciate the simple yet pleasant design, and the burgundy pad. Customers also say the wood surfaces have a nice finish and the sisal covering is nice looking and doesn't shed fibers. The top is perfect for displaying seasonal decorations.
"...The wood surfaces have a nice finish on them. It's a nice nuetral color overall so will match nearly any decor...." Read more
"...The colors are neutral, and it’s aesthetically pleasing." 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
"...Pros: Easy to assemble, sturdy, stable, nice and tall for your cat to get stretches and high scratches that your couch can only achieve...." Read more
Customers find the pet bed very easy to assemble. They mention it's stable, and comes with great instructions for training your cat to use it.
"...This was very easy to assemble and feels very good quality compared to some cheaper options out there...." Read more
"It arrived on time, easy to assemble and at 16lbs your cat is not going to move it around...." Read more
"...Pros: Easy to assemble, sturdy, stable, nice and tall for your cat to get stretches and high scratches that your couch can only achieve...." Read more
"...Simple yet pleasant design as depicted and easy to put together. Great quality, my cat clearly appreciates it. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers like the stability of the scratching post. They say it's sturdy and won't tip over. The base is wide enough to hold it steady, and the cats can stretch out and scratch on it.
"...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
"...They’re sturdy and have a great base which prevents them from being knocked over...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the elasticity of the scratching post. They mention that it allows their cats to stretch to their full length, and that it gives them a great back and arm stretch. They also appreciate the fact that it's tall enough for them to stretch while scratching.
"...this scratching post is it is well made, sturdy and he can stretch out on while scratching.. Our cat is a good size 4yr old male and the 32" post..." Read more
"...Imagine that. It's tall enough for them to stretch and sturdy enough for rough scratching...." Read more
"...They can stretch all the way up like they do the trees outside. I’m not sure why it took so long for them to start using it but they love it now!..." Read more
"...He loves the scratchy ness of the fiber, he gets to fully stretch out, and it has diverted him from our couches...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the scratching post. They say it's sturdy, fairly heavy, and beefy in weight. They also say the material is very dense and not just wrapped rope like. Customers also mention that it'll never tip over and is portable.
"...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
"...Easy to move out of the way if we need more space or when we have company. Highly recommended!..." Read more
"...over and we don't worry that it will because it is very well made and heavy. We are very pleased with our purchase." Read more
"...It’s super thick and sturdy. With a huge and heavy base so it would be very hard to knock over...." 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.
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. Some are too short and don’t allow for a full stretch. I’ve had no issues with his nails getting stuck in this. The colors are neutral, and it’s aesthetically pleasing.