A scratching post is essential for any healthy, well-adjusted cat. Scratching posts help cats shed the outer layer of their claws and exercise the scent glands between their toes. Cats must have an outlet for their urge to scratch, so providing a post for that purpose can save your furniture, drapery and carpeting from destruction. Our posts are handcrafted and constructed with genuine 100% sisal for the post and base, and you can custom-design them to match your decor!
Sisal Posts: Most cats prefer using posts covered in sisal to scratching posts sold in stores that are generally covered with carpeting. While the carpet can accomplish the same purpose as sisal, it sheds and often resembles the carpeting found on staircases and floors in homes. In the end you are cleaning up carpet mess and your cat may not make a distinction between the carpet on the scratching post and that in the rest of the house. These cats often pull at carpeted stairs and floors, and usually benefit from a switch to a post made from sisal. And, unlike standard carpet, sisal will not shed.
Height of the post: Cats reach upward and pull down against the post, so a cat's post should be at least half again as tall as he is to allow him to stretch. The taller and more sturdy the post, the greater the chance of a cat preferring the post to a couch or armchair.
Our posts are hand-made individually in our USA factory by cat owners who know what cats like, and sisal rug makers who have the right materials and know-how. Choosing a post to please your cat is now easier than ever. You may also visit our specialized cat products web site for more
sisal cat scratching posts, as well as
custom cat scratching posts.
With the wide variety of sisal colors and weaves from which to choose, you can match your decor and please your cat. Vigorous scratching and purring will be the reward.
Cat Post Direct scratching posts come in three sizes: 24" tall post with 12" base (12 lbs.) , 30" tall deluxe with a 12" perch and a 16" base (18 lbs.) and a 30" tall post without a perch and a 16" base (15 lbs.). The Starter Kit comes with a matching 18"x24" Litter Mat and 2 oz. bottle of Catnip Spray. Each scratcher is constructed from solid wood for the posts, and, both the post, base and perch are completely covered with 100% genuine catnip treated sisal. Cat Post Direct scratchers have a non-skid bottom that is safe for all floors. They do not shed like most synthetic carpet covered posts. Easily assembled, post and perch screw onto base. No tools required.
El Gato Cat Scratchers come in 2 Sisal Weaves and a Variety of Colors
The scratching posts are available in 2 weaves:
- Boucle - A small tight weave
- Brasilia - A heavier boucle weave
24" Scratching Post in Boucle or Brasilia - $38.00
30" Scratching Post without Perch in Boucle or Brasilia - $60.00
30" Deluxe Scratching Post with Perch in Boucle or Brasilia - $72.00
24" Starter Kit in Boucle or Brasilia - $58.00 **NEW**
(includes 24" Post, 18"x24" Litter Mat & Catnip Spray)
30" Starter Kit in Boucle or Brasilia - $78.00 **NEW**
(includes 30" Post, 18"x24" Litter Mat & Catnip Spray)
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