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SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
The ultimate scratching post inspires your cat to scratch and clawFibrous and durable sisal covering is perfect for conditioning nails--superior to carpet which snaps nails and encourages scratching on carpeted surfaces in your homeSturdy base eliminates wobbling
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(50 Reviews)46 of 50(92%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Ethan
Use this - don't declaw!
Date: December 24, 2006
"The quality and stability of this scratcher is the best I have ever seen. It is very tall so the cats can really stretch, and it doesn't wobble. Also, it's very attractive. Be sure to have several different kinds of scratchers for your cat to choose from, especially this one!"
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Review 2 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Romeo & Rocky's Mom
Don't declaw purchase a Smart Cat Ultima
Date: January 12, 2006
"I have two large Maine Coon cats that love to scratch. The one prefers large flat scratchers but the other preferred our bathroom doorway. He caused so much damage that my husband said we should have him declawed (which I am strongly against). I searched the internet and found the Smart Cat Ultimate Scratching Post. Romeo gets his full stretch while scratching and my bathroom doorway has been saved. Highly recommend this to anyone with cats large or small. "
Review 3 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Monkey56
Easy to put together
Date: November 10, 2009
"This was easy to put together- my cat hasn't warmed up to it yet, but every once in awhile he goes over and stretches on it. He still prefers his rug post. I think it will just take some time. It is made well and seems very sturdy."
Review 4 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Anonymous
This is the perfect scratching post!
Date: November 7, 2009
"Its so tall and so sturdy, she can stretch all the way out! She is a Maine Coon, so she is a big cat and this works out really well. I rubbed a little catnip on it and BINGO, she decided it was hers to use and she claimed it! Its a great product, well worth the money, and she will get several years of use out of it! Go for it!"
Review 5 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: thodra
great item
Date: November 4, 2009
"the kitties love this post! it's tall enough so that they cat really stretch out. they also like to climb it, like spider-man! fun for all"
Review 6 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: valleycat
Best Scratching Post Ever
Date: November 2, 2009
"After much comparison, I settled on this scratching post based on the description and the reviews that I read - and boy, I was not disappointed. My kitty LOVES this post - it allows him to get a good stretch and plenty of scratching and climbing, too! It is sturdy AND actually attractive enough for us to have in the living room. I highly recommend also getting the Ultimate Perch that is an accessory to the post sold separately that slides on and provides a padded perch on top - my kitty spends hours either climbing up the post or running and jumping onto the pad and hanging out up there looking out the window or napping. That makes it an all-in-one wonderfully attractive unit that saved me from having to buy a window perch separately."
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Review 7 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Boodles
No more trimming nails
Date: November 2, 2009
"I admit I thought it was a bit expensive, but it is worth every cent. In 25 years of having cats I've never had a post this good. Better than any cat tree.
I have three cats, right under a year to five years, small to ex-large. Even the big one can stretch all the way and claw. I used to trim nails every other week. Since I got this I may trim 1-2 nails not 1-2 cats, not 1-2 paws but 1-2 nails and that's only occasionally. That alone is worth the price.
Much to my surprise it is sturdy. It sits on thick carpet with a pad and it is sturdy. The baby loves to climb and sit on top and the others will still claw, it moves, but no danger of a tip over.
I love it and so do my cats. If you can, get your cat one."
Review 8 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Rissyroo
The best
Date: October 2, 2009
"This is definitely the best scratching post I've ever owned. It actually looks like a piece of furniture, rather than a log covered in shag carpeting. The sisal is really sturdy, and my little one loves trying to climb up to the top. It's also tall enough for my Maine coon to really stretch out on.
The ONLY poo poo I have is that the base was shipped in two separate pieces. I was under the impression that it would be one solid piece of wood, but it is cut in half. It's fine, I guess, but it would be much sturdier in one piece. Eventually, I'll attach the two halves myself.
DEFINITELY worth the investment though. Don't hesitate at the price. SmartCat is an excellent brand, and every toy and accessory that my cats have is from them."
Review 9 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Babyruffy
Five Claws Up!!!
Date: October 1, 2009
"My ragdoll cat Maxwell was using it before I even finished attaching the base. This one should last much longer than the one I got a year ago that he ripped to shreds & it is heavy enough to support a very large cat."
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Review 10 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: TattersMom
Best scratch post - ever!
Date: September 21, 2009
"I read the reviews before I purchased this. And I enthusiastically agree. The height is perfect for our cat to stretch completely while scratching. It looks great in our family room - much better than previous products. It has great, clean lines and is very solid, very stable.
Our cat loved it the moment I took it out of the box. There is assembly required for the base - very easy. He was scratching while I was assembling.
I'm completely sold. We've had it now for 2 weeks and it still looks like it did when we pulled it out of the box. I think it will wear very well. But if I ever need to replace it - no question about it - I'll purchase this one again."
Review 11 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: LV
Excellent Product
Date: September 16, 2009
"My babies LOVE this scratching post... as others have commented it is TALL... and allows cats to really stretch out and scratch.
I would only make one recommendation to the manufacturers of this product. The ability to easily hang one or two catnip or feather type toys from the top would further encourage its use... Overall very satisfied... have ordered another..."
Review 12 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: hello2kitty
Awesome Scratching Post!
Date: August 27, 2009
"This is such a great product. I read all kinds of reviews and websites that named this as the best to buy. With a new kitty very interested in my furniture and determined not to declaw this is the best there is. It is a BIG TALL post so don't be surprised but the height and the sisal covering and sturdy base is what makes it unique and a must have. I took it out of the box and while I was screwing on the stablizing base my kitty was already scratching on it. Right now he's not so big but he's getting pretty lanky and to have a post that a grown cat can actually stretch out full length as an adult will be great. And it has very clean nice lines so it isn't ugly like some cat posts. It is an investment but so far I'm already sure that I'm a smart consumer to have found this product. Get yours!"
Review 13 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: 4CATSMANYDEER
BEST CAT SCRATCHER EVER
Date: August 15, 2009
"In a household of four cats and multiple prior as well as current scratchers, the obvious and clear favorite is the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post! After months of use, it is still holding up well, and the base is extremely sturdy. It's tall enough for the cats to reach up and stretch their backs, which they love! The fact that it isn't an eyesore is a plus, it has clean lines and neutral colors. My cats highly recommend this scratcher!"
Review 14 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: encorecutie
As Essential as a Litter Box
Date: August 1, 2009
"I cannot say how much I LOVE this scratching post. I got it for my cat a few months ago, and it's literally saved my $700 sofa. She uses it almost constantly, and I can tell she loves being able to stretch out while scratching. She still *sometimes* uses the corner of the sofa, but that's more because I haven't done anything to deter that behavior (like buy the sticky pads or spray). I also just got a new kitten, and he loves climbing the post!
Even better: it actually fits in with my decor. It's not made of some ugly dirty brown carpet and scraggly rope.
The base is wide and sturdy. My 10lb cat can scratch on it without issues, and my kitten can climb it with almost no wobbling."
Even better: it actually fits in with my decor. It's not made of some ugly dirty brown carpet and scraggly rope.
The base is wide and sturdy. My 10lb cat can scratch on it without issues, and my kitten can climb it with almost no wobbling."
Review 15 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Junebelle
So far, so good
Date: May 8, 2009
"I just got this today and already the cats LOVE it. They scratch on it every time they walk by it. My Siamese loves to sit on top of it and my Maine Coon loves stretching as far as he can to reach the top. I'm really hoping this will save my couch! So far, so good!"
Review 16 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: PreOre
Absolutely Purr-fect!
Date: April 10, 2009
"The cat would not stop clawing and pulling up the carpet. Declawing was not an option. We didn't want a scratching post that was covered in carpet, feeling it would send the cat mixed messages. Since this post is covered in sisal, we felt it was a wise choice, and SHE LOVES IT! We couldn't be happier with this product, highly recommend it!"
Review 17 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: shelterdirector
Best scratch post I've found
Date: March 13, 2009
"This post is sturdy and very appealing to the cats. They have actually run up it and perched on the top, looking very proud!
The fact that a cat can reach way up above their head is the normal position for them and really encourages use of the post instead of furniture. I bought 3! Great to start kittens on (it becomes a playground)!"
Review 18 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Miaomiko
Fantastic
Date: January 28, 2009
"My cat loves this scratching post! She uses it multiple times a day and never scratches the furniture. I only wish they made an even taller one so my cat can stretch all the way up on her tippy toes. Definitely recommended and worth the purchase price."
Review 19 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: Weyrsinger
Excellent Scratching Post!!!
Date: December 19, 2008
"Since getting this, my cat has not scratched anything else at all! He did not immediately take to it, but by demonstrating with my own claws, he started to get the idea. I started out giving him treats whenever he used it, and he still will scratch it and look at me hopefully ^_^ ."
Review 20 for SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
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Written By: CatnipTam
Can't Do Without This!
Date: November 17, 2008
"I'm a foster home for an animal rescue organization and I have two of these scratching posts. The cats and kittens love them and use them all the time! (I also have sisal items on the floor for the horizontal scratchers.) I recommend this scratching post often to adopters and it always gets rave reviews. Great product - great alternative to declawing."
