SmartCat Bootsies Combination Scratcher

This is the second one I've bought as the first was used so much it eventually had to be retired after 4 years of constant use. My cat loves it and uses it all the time. It's saved my carpets!

I put the scratcher down where the naughty cats have been having a field day scratching new carpets and looking ecstatic about it. Both cats have transferred from the carpet to the scratcher and seem just as happy, so it�s working. I couldn�t be happier. The item is solid and well made. Worth every penny.

Usually, when new things come into the house, there is a pause while the cats check it out. This scratcher had barely hit the floor before it was in full use. It's been wonderful for my three very elderly cats who can't really manage the "standing on two legs to hone my claws" any more. This just involves sitting and going for it. After the beasties took the first one so readily to heart, I bought a second about a month later. Now, they double up as cat sitting places (when newspapers or letters are unavailable. I thoroughly recommend.

Wondering if I am reviewing the same product everyone is raving about! My cat didn�t find this scratcher suitable to use on floor boards as it keeps moving! No luck with the wall either as it keeps moving too! You would need 2 holes at the back to secure the scratcher properly to a wall so that it doesn�t bang on the wall every time my cat tries to use it - quite perplexed as to why this item seems to work for everyone but my cat!!! Item might be ok for tiny cats / kitten but definitely not for bigger stronger cats!

Our previous cat would not use ordinary upright scratchers and preferred the stairs and the sofa but transferred her attention to one of these when we bought her one. We bought a new one for our new rescue cat and her again loves it. she was sharpening her nails within 24 hrs and now also spends a lot of time sleeping on it. I think the fact that it is flat, but slightly raised off the floor has made all the difference. Many thanks