Ultimate cat scratcher lounge

My cats took to this scratch lounge immediately and love it. They use it several times a day - even more than their carpeted and sisal scratchers - and they also enjoy lounging on top of it. It feels sturdy, stable, looks nice, and so far (after 5 days), I haven't had any cardboard bits to clean up yet, which was a problem with cheaper cardboard scratchers I've had in the past. I was really hesitant to buy this because of many reviews mentioning a strong permeating smell, but mine didn't have an odor at all - so either the company fixed the problem or I just got lucky! While I find it to be a little pricey for cardboard, the quality and how much my cats like it and actually use it make it worthwhile.

Years later addition to original review (1/11/18): Just got a new scratcher- our elderly cat who loved it for scratching and laying on passed away on New Years Day, and ! can now report on how two little kittens feel about it. My elderly cat scratched the heck out of this thing for nearly FOUR YEARS and it stayed intact, looked great, and worked well for sooooooo much longer than a typical scratcher. I flipped it over and got twice the use out of it. This thing really is the very best scratcher I have ever seen or could even imagine. When our elderly cat had an "accident" next to it I tossed it and didn't replace-- she then started going to town scratching up our floors and furniture. No problems at all when this awesome scratcher was in the house- our cat just absolutely loved it and spent a lot of time enjoying it. (I live in an old farmhouse with an antique vibe- this thing fit in just fine with the walnut colored side, tucked against a window. Absolutely nothing to dislike and lots to love). Our elderly cat had terrible arthritis and seemed to find this the most comfortable and comforting spot in the house other than our bed. Fast forward to 2018. I purchased a new scratcher, same model for two new little kittens. They absolutely love this thing for play. They tumble over, under, and around, love hiding inside it and chasing each other through it. I think a small cat could continue to hide in it as an adult, but larger cats would need the jumbo size version for that kind of interactive play. I really can't stress enough how highly I recommend this thing. I am a social worker, perpetually broke, and this $50 purchase is one I don't regret one bit (I didn't regret it 5 years ago when I bought the first one for $99-- that tells you how amazing this thing is). It's money in the bank, truly so attractive to cats that it completely stopped mine from scratching elsewhere. It is so much sturdier and longer lasting compared with other scratchers that you will even save money in the long run. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Original review: Our scratcher arrived last night, and I was taken aback by the huge box on my doorstep. This thing is big! (The box itself was tremendous fun for our cat-- it is a big, long tunnel.) The scratcher was IMPECCABLY packaged-- I was struck that it is not only sealed in plastic but also encased in a pillowcase made of bubblewrap. Our cat has been sleeping and lounging on her new scratcher and seems to love it. The scratcher seems extremely sturdy and will, I think, last a very long time. I know that scratching has psychological and physical importance for cats, and this fairly attractive option seems as if it will meet her needs for over a year. Although this was an expensive purchase, I consider it money well spent.

This item arrived in a large box that was quite heavy. The poor UPS guy carried it all the way up our long driveway in the snow to deliver it. What a great guy he was to do that. I was surprised & happy to get this out of the box and see how well put together and sturdy this was. It is extremely well made. It may be only cardboard and it may be expensive - however I am most impressed. I have 2 large cats and both were interested in it as soon as I put it down in the LR. My one cat knew exactly what the purpose was for this item and he began scratching on it right away. A few days later, I sprayed a little cat nip on there just for fun because they enjoy it. Doing that made them start rubbing all over it of course. I used "From The Field FFC301 1-Ounce Catnip Spray Rejuvenator by From The Field" that I purchased on Amazon too! Believe me it works very well. I love getting my kitties all sorts of treats - they have a nice cat tree and lots of little toys - they have a cheaper cardboard scratcher as well which they use. This scratcher has plastic on the sides and the special design allows it to be turned upside down so when one side is worn out you can switch it to the other unused side. I'm hoping my kitties will enjoy this as a bed too. We'll see. It's only been in the house for 2 hrs. - and I forgot to take some photos. But next time they are playing with it I will take some and then post it. My recommendation is (for the moment) that this is a great product. If money is not an issue for you; then I say 'go for it'. UPDATE: I just want to say that my cats LOVE this lounger. They use it to lay on mostly. Once in awhile they scratch on it. But they actually push each other off of it because the 2 of them won't fit on there together. It's funny to watch them fuss over it. I'm probably going to have to get another one. My cats must be pretty smart because I didn't have to do one thing to encourage them to lay on it or show them how to do it. True I did spray the cat nip - but that was after they already figured it out. If I can figure out how to post a picture of my cats using this item - I will.

Love this duo-purpose scratching post. My cat loves to nap and scratch on this, and I love how little room it takes up. For a cardboard-based scratching post, I'm very happy to say that there's minimal cardboard fall-out and when bits do fall out they are very small and easy to sweep up. It's also long enough that any cat that enjoys stretching their arms forward while scratching will have plenty of room to do so. Wonderful product that I would gladly recommend to any cat owners. This also came with a small packet of catnip as a small bonus. Scent-wise, it's a decent packet of catnip (i.e. if you cat likes catnip, yes, they will like the catnip included with this product). However, the dried bits were too large to actually enter the small holes created by the corrugated cardboard layers so it's a bit limited in its application in encouraging cats to use the scratching post. For anyone that's looking to make the scratching post more enticing to their cats (though it's pretty enticing on its own really), I recommend buying more catnip that's been broken up into finer bits. It is on the pricier side, so I'd actually recommend owners to first see what type of scratching post their cats like before taking the dip. My cat is fine with both vertical and horizontal scratching posts and likes cardboard over rope, so this was the perfect product for us. If your cat is the same, get it. If you don't know, try purchasing a smaller and cheaper cardboard scratching post first. If your cat's not interested at all, great! Now you know that your cat prefers other types of scratching posts. And if it turns out that your cat does like cardboard, you'll be able to see just how nice this scratching post is in comparison. FYI - For 1st time cat owners and people that have never had a cardboard-based scratching post before: It is NORMAL and EXPECTED for cardboard scratching posts to lose bits of cardboard over time. In fact, current studies show that cats prefer scratching posts that they can 'destroy' over scratching posts that are so sturdy that their claws can't damage it. This is why a lot of new scratching posts tend to be made of either cardboard (which cats get a kick out of from both the sound and the satisfaction of tearing into) or sisal rope (even easier to tear up, easy to replace on scratching posts too once they're destroyed). Carpet-based scratching posts are kind of an in-between compromise where cats can still rip at the fibers and owners don't have to clean up any messy fall-outs, however, I'd recommend against these since cats don't exactly differentiate between the carpet of scratching posts and the nice carpet you don't want them scratch in the living room. Considering all of this, this really is a nicely made product. It's tougher than most of the other cardboard scratching posts I've purchased, and the bits that do fall out are small enough that they would never become a choking hazard.

Es gibt so viel Schrott im Bereich Katzenspielzeug, Katzenmöbel, da fragt man sich schon häufig, ob die Hersteller eigentlich schon einmal eine Katze gesehen haben und wissen, wie eine Katze zu begeistern ist. Umso mehr freut sich das Frauchen, wenn es Katze eine Freude machen konnte und das Geschenk auch angenommen wird. Hier hat alles gepasst: geliefert, ausgepackt, gesehen und sofort in Beschlag genommen. Erst wurde die "Lounge" bespielt, dann belegt und so ist es noch immer. Ein Plätzchen zur Entspannung, welches regelmäßig genutzt wird und auch zum Krallenschärfen bestens geeignet ist. Etwas ängstlich schaue ich immer zu, wenn meine Maine Coon, entspannt auf der "Lounge" einschläft und dann stark überhängt oder sich dreht. Als Maine Coon Halter hat man häufig mit den handelsüblichen Angeboten Probleme. Mein Maine Coon Kater wäre runtergeknallt, er war wesentlich größer als die Kätzin. Für die Kätzin reicht es aber aus und ich glaube, sie findet es passend. Ein tolles Teil, das Material ist super auch ich fasse es gerne an und meine Katze liebt es, die Form ist sehr schön und man könnte von einer "Wellnesswelle" für Katzen sprechen. Da werden noch Nachkäufe folgen!

I waited for more than 1 year to get this product in stock again. After 3 years my 2 petfusion scratchers needed a new one. Both my cats love this product. Good quality.

This is among the more expensive cat sofas available. It is very well built with sturdy cardboard for scratching. Our cats attacked it immediately on sight and the two smaller ones amused themselves by scratching their way upside down through the two holes in the figure 8. Considering how much our leather sofa (their alternate scratcher) cost compared to the cat sofa, this is great value!

Update September 2023: it finally has been scratched through. RIP. Update April 2021: I flipped it over and it's still going strong despite a third cat coming into the equation. Update October 2019: this is still going strong. I reckon I might need a new one in 3 months or so. She scratches it all the time but it's still sturdy and she hasn't managed to scratch all the way through. Fantastic product. Original review May 2018: Excellent product. I bought this some months ago now and my bengal loves it. She likes to gallop around so that I can chase her and "catch" her on this lounge... She scratches it all the time and generally loves to roll around on it, and play with toys on it. It does slide on a wooden floor but she seems to enjoy it - others may prefer to put it on carpet or put a non-slip pad under it. It's very sturdy and it's definitely got a long life still to go as she has barely scratched the surface despite scratching this many times a day. My maine coon isn't so keen on it, but then he's not keen on anything.