| |
Shop
| |  |
|
Best Sellers | | Home SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post | |
|  | |  | | | SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post | | | | | | | |
List Price:
| $74.99 | |
Our Price:
| $50.61 | |
You Save:
| $24.38 (33%)
| | Shipping: | This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | |
*Shipping:
| |
| | | SKU:
LSPS9746 | | In Stock | | Availability:
Usually ships in 1 business days | | |
|
| | Features | Durable post allows cats to get a full stretchMade with fibrous, durable sisal that naturally inspires scratching32 inches high to allow cat to stretch verticallyAssembles easily with 2 included screwsSturdy base eliminates tipping and wobbling
| |
| | 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). The finest materials and workmanship guarantee the scratching post will remain attractive and useful for years | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 16.0 inches | | Product Width: | 16.0 inches | | Product Height: | 35.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 16.6 pounds | | Package Length: | 35.0 inches | | Package Width: | 9.2 inches | | Package Height: | 9.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 22.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 483 reviews |
| |
| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 483 customer reviews )
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
348 of 350 found the following review helpful:
 Never Believed It Would Work Feb 07, 2010
By Johnny Robish
"roby22"
After reading the reviews and losing all of my security deposit (and then some) from my last apartment due to my cat's constant scratching of the woodwork, I decided to try this item. I really had my doubts about my luck with it as my cat can be very fussy about being directed to do anything like where to scratch. At 1st, as some dissatisfied users reported, my cat showed absolutely no interest in the post. When he would scratch the woodwork, I would place him at the post and he not only showed no interest in the post, but even retracted his claws as a further insult.
I thought "another waste of money." Then I remembered that one of the posts I read in the reviews was from a lady who had the same disinterested reaction from her cat and who enticed her cat to scratch the post by teasing the cat with his favorite swinging cat toy on top of and around the post. Feeling I had nothing to lose, I gave it a try and I simply couldn't believe it. The cat dug his claws deep into the post while swatting at the cat toy and the rest is history. He became so interested in the scratching post that he forgot the toy. Afterwards, he tried to scratch the walls only a few times and just saying "no' sent him to the nearby cat toy. Another good recommendation I read was to place the scratching post near where most of his scratching behavior usually takes place.
I also want to comment on how sturdy this item is. It only took about a minute or so to assemble and is solidly constructed and not likely to tip over. I have a huge Ragdoll cat over 20 pounds of muscle and he hasn't knocked it over yet and he vigorously uses the post now. Sorry for this being so lengthy, but I hope it can help someone who, like me, was a sceptic and at first thought this isn't going to work. Thanks to whomever posted the hint about using the cat toy to provoke interest in the post. You saved me a lot of heartache.
136 of 140 found the following review helpful:
The Best Cat Scratching Post I Have Ever Purchased! Apr 18, 2006
By D. Lindstrom
"house cat mom of 9"
Have your cats clawed your furniture a little? Maybe a lot? We have 9 cats, and our furniture was being clawed to the point where we had to make repairs. If the clawing had continued it would mean replacing some furniture pieces. That gets expensive!! Well, I found these cat scratching posts and bought two of them. Wonder of wonders, our cats use these wonderful scratching posts exclusively. No more damage to our furniture. Our cats love the height of the posts as they can stand and reach to claw the posts like they used to like to do with our furniture. Average height scratching posts just did not satisfy our cats' urge to stretch tall and scratch or claw at the same time. With these posts, they can satisfy that urge to their hearts' content. These posts may seem more expensive than the average post, but believe me, the furniture you were thinking you would have to replace is going to be much more expensive. These posts are attractive with any decor, and stand the test of use over time. I would happily buy these scratching posts again. But they are durable, and I don't need to do that. They have paid for themselves many times over. I highly recommend them to anyone with cats who are tearing up the furniture. These posts stop that activity completely, in my experience. Give them a try, and you'll see!
47 of 49 found the following review helpful:
Smart Cat Ultimate Scratching Post--the BEST!!! Aug 29, 2006
By S. L. McNeese
My cats love this thing! It is tall enough for them to stretch out and scratch their little hearts out, and they climb all over it and even sit on top of it! Well worth the mony spent! And it has a wide base, so the thing doesnt even tilt when they attack it full force running full speed from across the room!
Every cat owner should get one of these for their cats. Declawing is cruel and who needs it with an awesome scratching post like this? I plan on ordering two more for other rooms in my house.
Update: June 2009...it has been three years and this scratching post is still standing. In fact, it still looks almost brand new. my cats use it daily =) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Not for every cat (UPDATE) May 05, 2010
By Noname
I bought the Ultimate Scratching Post after having read so many recommendations. I have to admit, this post is a nice size. It's sturdy and attractive. However, my kitty will have nothing to do with it. I've tried enticing her with catnip and toys. I've even scratched it myself, which got her attention, but no go. She'd rather scratch my furniture. Considering the price, I regret buying it.
________________
UPDATE: Despite not being used, I left this post out near my furniture. After some months, my cat has discovered it and found that she likes it. So for those whose cats haven't taken to the post, there is hope. I will increase the star rating to four stars. Not all cats will take to this post right away; but if they do, it's a very nice, attractive post that's sturdy and holds up well.
________________
UPDATE #2: It's been about eight months now. After the initial disappointment, I am delighted that my cat loves this scratching post. I have actually bought another one, because one just isn't enough.
79 of 88 found the following review helpful:
 Looks great, but my 3 cats all give it a pass Mar 26, 2008
By J. Fuchs
"jax76"
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.
See all 483 customer reviews on Amazon.com
| |
| |
| |  | |  |
|
Recently Viewed | You may also like ... |
