The product that I received is exactly what I expected, maybe even a little better than I expected. The thing only costs 12 bucks, and I read reviews saying it might unravel a little, so my expectations weren't incredibly high. It took five minutes to put together. I wish the pieces were labelled A side / B side, or top / bottom because I was uneasy about the placement of the carpeted tube. I wasn't sure if I was putting it on upside down or not, but I'm guessing that there isn't a difference between the two sides. The post stands tall and has an appropriate width and a nice big base. I can see the glue seams a tiny bit in the carpet, but it honestly isn't noticeable. The string the ball is attached to is a thin elastic string, which I'm guessing will eventually need to be reattached because my cat is determined to rip the ball off. The texture of the carpet, sisal rope, and pom pom ball are all very nice and serve their purposes as scratchable materials. It has wobbled a few times during play, but my cat quickly realized that if she sits on the base while playing/ scratching it doesn't wobble.
Now onto my cat's opinion... She couldn't be happier!! She hasn't stopped playing with it since it got here. She was even swatting at the pom pom ball before I was done putting it together! Her claws stick onto the sisal rope and carpet so perfectly. She accidently climbed up it trying to get to the stationery pom pom ball glued on top of the post; all four of her paws were grounded into the post and she was a few inches off the ground before she realized and got freaked out and jumped off. The ball also has little beads or something inside of it (its kind of a hard ball, it isn't just cotton and cloth). This adds to her amusement, but the sound of it rattling (for the last hour) has been mildly annoying.. but anything that holds her attention this long, I would put up with a constant bull horn. Seriously, she is so happy and so amused. She's still a kitten, around 6 months, but her claws are really long and sharp (I clip them while she naps, but I can only clip one nail before she wakes up and pulls her paw away). She is still trying to figure out how to get her nails unstuck out of carpets, beds, curtains etc. its really important that she learns to unlatch her nails herself without me for when I'm not home. With this scratching post, she is realizing that pulling on it isn't very productive and that she needs to retract the claw. Anyway, I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it. For anyone purchasing, remember that its a 12 dollar scratching post. For a 12 dollar scratching post, it is pretty amazing.
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About Four Paws
Since 1970, Four Paws has been committed to manufacturing the highest-quality pet products available on the market. We are equally committed to providing the finest customer service in the industry. Every product is tested for usability for both owner and pet. Four Paws is a proud member of the following Pet Industry Trade Associations: APPA, WWPSA, PIJAC, and PIDA.
Choosing the Right Cat Care Supplies
While cats are naturally clean and fastidious, you can help them maintain their good looks and playful spirits with Four Paws high-quality grooming tools, remedies, scratching posts, litter scoopers, and catnip toys.
- Grooming tools: Keeping your cat’s coat and claws in great condition has never been simpler thanks to Magic Coat brushes, shampoos, and claw clippers.
- Remedies: To help keep your cat in the best of health and to guard against everyday challenges, Four Paws offers ear and eye wipes, hairball remedies, and pill dispensers.
- Scratching posts: Scratching posts keep your cat happy, his claws trimmed, and your furniture safe. Four Paws offers a variety of scratching posts for your cat’s health and entertainment.
- Litter boxes and litter scoopers: Scooping litter can be an unwelcome task, but this chore becomes more pleasant with Four Paws litter scoopers, especially designed to prevent your hands from touching waste.
- Catnip toys: Nothing says cat like catnip, and the colorful Four Paws Super Catnip Crazy Pants provides hours of enjoyable playtime.
How to Train Your Cat to Use a Litter Box
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Step 1Place the litter box in an accessible area that’s not too close to your cat’s dining or sleeping areas. To make things even easier for your cat, provide more than one litter box, each placed in a different area of your home. |
Step 2Keep the litter box as clean as possible by emptying it at least once a day. Discard used litter and replace it with new. Clean the box itself frequently with a gentle, non-ammonia cleaner. The cleaner your cat’s litter box, the more likely he is to use it. |
Step 3Reward your cat with a small treat, praise, or stroking when he is successful. Put him on a regular eating schedule. This will encourage regular elimination and make it easier for you to supervise him. Most cats want to eliminate fairly soon after eating. |
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Step 1Place the post in an easy-to-find, obvious location. |
Step 2To discourage your cat from using the furniture as a post, spray a repellent on it, which will refocus his attention to the post. |
Step 3Rub catnip on the post or put some treats on the top. You can also attract your cat with an interactive cat toy and play with him near the post. |
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Grooming and CareFour Paws will help you tame the most unmanageable coat, freshen the worst pet odor, and clip the toughest nails. From bathing supplies and brushes to colognes and clippers, Four Paws products are designed to keep dogs and cats looking, feeling, and smelling great! |
Indoor Waste ManagementHousetrain your dog with Four Paws waste management tools! For dogs with serious continence or housetraining issues, Wee-Wee pads and diapers are odor absorbent and leak-proof. If your dog makes a mistake, cleanup is simple with Four Paws stain and odor removers. To protect specific areas of the home, try a Four Paws indoor training repellent. |
Outdoor Waste ManagementWant to go outside? Outdoor bathroom cleanup is a breeze with Four Paws rake and spade sets, pooper scoopers, waste bag dispensers, and training systems. To keep your dog away from trees and shrubbery, try a Four Paws outdoor training repellent. Your lawn can be clean, green, and healthy again! |
Housing and ContainmentFor your convenience and their safety, Four Paws offers containment options that suit every need. From indoor crates, pens, and safety gates to outdoor exercise pens, tie-outs, strollers, leashes, and harnesses, Four Paws keeps your dog secure while allowing you to make dinner or jog along with your best friend. |
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This Item  Four Paws Super Catnip Cat Scratching Post, Sisal and Carpet Scratching Post Brown 21 Inches Tall - Brown |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $16.99 | -19% $20.97 List: $25.99 | $19.99 | $16.99 | $19.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 |
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| Sold By | — | pawsfans | mecl-us | Joyce Market | Dimaka Direct | Dimaka Direct |
| material | Sisal | Sisal | Engineered Wood, Hemp | Faux Fur, Sisal Rope, Density Board | Cardboard | Cardboard |
| size | 21 Inches Tall | 21inches for kittens | 22 inches for kitten | 29 inches | 25 inches for Kittens | 29 inches for All Cats |
| number of levels | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| weight | 2 pounds | — | 3.31 pounds | — | 1.66 kilograms | 2 kilograms |
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Decent for the price!
My cats love to scratch things. In an effort to save my furniture from these little terrorists, I went on the hunt for a scratching post. This one was on sale for $12.99 so I figured it wouldn't be a total waste of money if my kitties ended up ignoring it. While it's not the sturdiest, or most aesthetically pleasing scratching post available, it definitely suits my needs.I've added a few photos to show what the post looks like in real life (and to show how cute my little guys are while playing with it!)The post comes in 3 pieces: a bottom carpeted square stand that comes folded in half, the carpeted lower portion of the pole, and the upper twine wrapped pole with an attached fuzzy ball. There are also 2 screws and a washer included in the package. I'm not super handy, mainly because I prefer to let my boyfriend build things for me while I supervise, but I had this thing built in less than 2 minutes. It's a no-brained build - you just screw the three pieces together and call it a day. I will say that the post and the base aren't heavy duty, so plan on it getting knocked over frequently if you have energetic kitties.Once I built the thing, I put it in the same room with my older cat. The post claims to be "super catnip" although I'm not quite sure what that means. I think the catnip is only inside the fuzzy brown ball and the fuzzy brown area on the top of the post. My cats seem to love licking those areas the most! The carpeted area isn't super attractive, but it's meant to be screatched up, so who cares. The twine portion on the upper part of the pole seems to be another favorite of my cats. Unfortunately, the twine isn't thick or wrapped more than once, so one quick scratch pulled the twine down and exposed the cardboard underneath. (You can see this in my photos.) Again, not a big deal, but if you want something cute to display in a high traffic area of your home, this probably isn't it.Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. I got a good deal and both my kitties enjoy playing with it. Hopefully it lasts a while!I rely heavily on reviews to help me decide what's worth it to buy on Amazon, so I try and leave good reviews for others! If my review was helpful to you, please click 'Yes' below! Thanks! (:
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I have a big cat tower for my two cats and ever since I got it I noticed that my baby boy loved scratching on it the only problem is the scratchy parts are really small and low down so he always had trouble getting to it which is why I decided to buy him a tower specifically for scratching and I gotta say i'm really happy that I decided to get one because he loves it! ☺️ My baby girl plays with it too but not as much or with the ferociousness that my baby boy does, he's very picky when it comes to toys and even when I do find one it doesn't keep his interest for long but this thing I tell you what is his dream toy lol. The price is great perfect for those on a budget like me, it's very simple to put together but i'm not sure how long it'll last just because of how much my baby boy plays with it and how rough he is with it but at the end of the day it's meant to be scratched up so really not worried about it and tbh I think it's really unfair that so many people left negative reviews on this just because it's not lasting forever.. it's a scratching post so it's meant to be scratched up so why people are complaining it's not lasting is beyond me. Something could be the best quality in the world but if claws are being let loose on it all the time it's gonna get tore up. My only problem with it is that it's not very sturdy it slides a lot and tips over, I always end up having to hold it down with my foot for him to be able to scratch on it but if he's laying on it or putting some kind of pressure on the base it's fine. I'll probably end up doing something with it to make it more sturdy once I do i'll try to update.
So all in all a great item that would be perfect if the base was bigger and heavier.
So all in all a great item that would be perfect if the base was bigger and heavier.
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