Scratching Post: A post for stretching and scratching in little space
A scratching post is a single, sturdy post for sharpening claws. It fits in any corner and gives your cat something to grip while stretching out fully.
Kerbl Scratching Post Opal Basic for Cats, with Sisal and Play Ball, bordeaux-brown
Regular price: €13.19
Kerbl Wall Scratch Post 77 cm, Ø 8.5 cm, Sisal, with Mounting Bracket
Regular price: €18.69
Kerbl Scratching Post Opal Jute, 56x56x119 cm, Grey, Jute-Covered
Regular price: €60.44
Kerbl Pet Scratching Post 4-Corner with Sisal Cover, 80 cm, Black
Regular price: €44.43
Kerbl Climbing Bag Carpet for Cats, Grey, 240 cm, with Scratching Surface
Regular price: €52.75
Scratching Post: Simple, space-saving and popular
Sometimes there's no need for a big cat tree with lots of levels. A scratching post focuses on the essentials: a single post on which your cat can stand up, stretch and care for its claws. It fits next to the door, in a corner of the room or by the sofa and is an ideal addition to an existing cat tree. Wrapped in sisal or jute, it offers a surface with plenty of grip.
Free-standing, wall-mounted or for climbing
Classic scratching posts stand on a weighted base. The Opal models come in several sizes, such as Opal Basic, Opal Maxi or with jute at 119 cm high. The square 4-Eck post offers flat surfaces for scratching. If you have no floor space, you can screw a 77 cm wall scratching post straight onto the wall. For cats that love to climb there's the Climber Mini wall scratching sack and a carpet climbing sack, which your cat can pull itself up on.
The right height and stability
A scratching post should be tall enough for your cat to stretch out fully without bumping the top. So longer posts make sense for large cats. A stable footing is just as important: if the post tips over at the first scratch, your cat will quickly lose interest. Place it somewhere your cat passes anyway, for example in the hallway or next to its sleeping spot.
Frequently asked questions
Sisal or jute: which do cats prefer?
Both natural fibres offer good grip and are readily accepted. Sisal is a little harder and very hard-wearing, while jute feels softer. The best way to find out which surface your cat prefers is to offer both.
My scratching post keeps falling over. Why?
Usually the base is too light for your cat's strength or the post is standing on a soft carpet. Put it on a level, firm floor or lean it into a corner. For very strong cats, a wall scratching post is often the better solution.
Can I replace the sisal on a scratching post?
Yes, you can rewrap the post with a suitable sisal rope. Fix the rope securely at the top and bottom so it doesn't come loose. That way the familiar post is kept and still smells of your cat.
Scratching posts for hallway, corner and living room
A scratching post is the simplest form of scratching furniture and yet hugely popular with many cats. The single post, usually wrapped in sisal or jute, invites your cat to stand up and scratch with gusto. Because it needs very little floor space, you'll find room for one even in a small flat. Look for a height at which your cat can stretch out completely and a heavy base. If nothing wobbles, your cat will usually accept its new scratching spot after a short time. If you want to keep the floor clear, mount a scratching post directly on the wall. Cats that love climbing have fun with a scratching sack they can pull themselves up on. One or more scratching posts complement a cat tree nicely and offer extra approved scratching spots wherever your cat likes to roam.