Best Cat Scratching Posts

Cats love the PetFusion 3-Sided Vertical Cat Scratching Post. First, what we have here is a scratcher and a comfortable play area, keeping finicky felines engaged and occupied. The vertical base promotes and encourages horizontal scratching, which is more comfortable and natural for cats. At the same time, the curved shape provides multiple scratching and stretching angles.

The post looks stylish and fancy, which is not something we can say about most scratching posts. You can put this thing anywhere you want and even likely elevate the living space's aesthetics. At the very least, the neutral color scheme means the post won't stand out.

From the construction and size standpoints, the product is available measuring at 21" x 24" x 10.5" (large) and 18" x 16" x 10. 5" (standard). Whatever size you order, the post arrives constructed from recycled cardboard. Cats love these. Plus, more often than not, recycled cardboard posts last longer than sisal scratching posts. The downside is that the post might sometimes leave cardboard debris when the cat(s) get too excited.

Other than that, PetFusion 3-Sided Vertical Cat Scratching Post will satisfy not only your feline companion but also you. It looks great too.

SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post is pretty much what the name suggests. Sure, there's no ultimate scratching post, but the product comes pretty darn close to the title.

First off, the 32-inch height lets even huge cats fully stretch and tone muscles. At the same time, the 16- x 16-inch will be able to eliminate tipping and wobbling, so you won't have to adjust the post every few days.

The corners are pretty sharp, that's where the product somewhat drops the ball. That being said, you cannot make these posts stable and secure without incorporating sharp corners, so that's a trade-off.

As far as construction is concerned, the fibrous and durable woven sisal is an excellent choice since the material naturally inspires and encourages scratching, so cats will be more likely to choose the post rather than some furniture piece. Plus, this thing is much better than carpeted posts since those can sometimes snag nails.

You'll have no issues assembling the construction using the two screws that come supplied with the package.

Last but not least, the subtle colors and the wooden base make the post good enough to add to most settings, meaning you can place this thing wherever you want without worrying about ruining the space's vibe.

Ruff 'n' Ruffus Foldable Cat Tower Tree will be able to keep multiple kittens occupied and excited. There's so much here that cats won't be getting bored with this thing for quite some time.

First, there's the sisal scratchpad that felines can use to relieve stress and file nails.

Second, there's this 7-inch (diameter) condo opening that felines can enter and cozy up inside the cat tree. Plus, the condo comes supplied with this nice little removable cushion, so you can make your pets feel as comfortable as they want.

In addition to everything else, the package comes supplied with this one handheld chase toy that you can use to play with kittens and six cat toys that should be able to keep them occupied when you're busy.

Last but not necessarily least, there's a hammock on top of the construction where cats can lounge.

As far as we're concerned, the product's only flaw lies with that hammock since the entire construction might sometimes fall when cats jump too quickly onto the hammock.

Besides that though, what we have here is an excellent product. The plush fabric is soft and pleasant to the touch. The entire construction comes fully assembled, so you won't have to put anything together and will be able to immediately put the post to good use.

AmazonBasics Cat Scratching Post and Hammock does not look basic at all. In fact, the post looks quite attractive, which is surprising considering the modest price tag. Plus, it is more well-thought-out than you'd expect.

First, the pillars that support the hammock are made from natural jute fiber, a material that's sturdy, durable, and long-lasting enough to survive daily scratches. Its rough texture will be able to contribute wonders to healthy claws.

At the same time, the elevated hammock will let your feline friend comfortably lie and relax after playing with this thing. The cat can also lie down on the plush fabric beneath the hammock, it is snug, cozy, and comfortable too.

The package comes supplied with one dangling ball. As you'd imagine, the ball will usually be able to keep cats somewhat occupied for some time. You can also purchase and attach multiple separate balls. However, you'll have to keep in mind that most cats will usually be able to accidentally rip off these balls after some time.

Apart from that, we've no issues with this post. Measuring 19.9 x 15.8 x 15.8 inches, the construction will take less space than these posts usually need. Also, the price makes more than enough sense.

Catry Scratching Post keeps things simple. As far as we're concerned, that's the best approach because we all know that cats rarely care for these complicated, convoluted toys/playgrounds.

First things first, the high-strength sisal ropes will have no issues surviving daily scratches. Plus, cats love this material, so the chances that felines will be choosing different surfaces over this post are low. Also, the ropes don't leave any debris behind, so you won't have to clean after the cat every time he uses the post.

Apart from that, mixing surprisingly long-lasting gray felt and robust MDF, the construction becomes strong and sturdy. The wide base makes sure to keep the post stable secure, so cats are unable to bring down the post even when they want to.

At the same time, the cat could use some non-slip solution because it will sometimes slide when placed onto slippery surfaces.

On the upside, the post comes equipped with this nice little dangling ball that might be able to entertain most cats for some time when you're busy.

Bottom line, Catry Scratching Post gets the job done. The post is available in two sizes (17" x 12" x 12" for kittens and 32" x 24" x 16" for large cats). No assembly is required here.