SmartyKat Sisal Angle Ramp Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats & Kittens, Durable Sisal & Wood Scratching Pad, Includes Catnip, Gray/Taupe

The scratcher was exactly as described. However I had to return it because our 11 or 12 year old cat who we saved from freezing to death this past winter is not used to cat scratchers, and would not use it. This is the second scratcher we have tried. She prefers using upholstery on our chairs!!

better than what I was expecting

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Have four for my 'pride" just wish sisal cover was replaceable. Much better that picking cardboard shreds up off the floor

UPDATE: My cats now use this a few times per week. Maybe they had to get used to the smaller size. Our previous one was taller.I think the packaging must have changed though. Mine didn't come with catnip as the description said it would. I don't know why.I bought this because it is unobtrusive and small. It would not be in the way of anything. However, my cats were not drawn to this at all. I don't know why they didn't like it. They have liked other scratching items i have had but not this one.Its a shame and I'm surprised. I'm disappointed.

5.26.23~ This thing has been sitting in my cart forever.Her birthday was coming up so thought "Why not?"Knew it was short (18") but when she likes something, she finds a way to use it.Well she likes it. She likes it like Birds like French Fries.She likes it so much she started hugging it like prey & thumping with her paws.Maybe it was the ramp, maybe the included Smarty Kat-nip, which she loves.The part that really isn't clearly shown in the bend at the ramp.It's almost 9" and high enough to support the weight of an 8 lb cat.Whether she was standing on it to scratch or stretching body on the carpet, it worked.Her fave part is the Fabric Trim.This cat is obsessed with scratching her face. Like eats the brush obsessed.She instantly started rubbing her face on it with a look of heaven.The sisal is done well. The weight is good. I mean... it's 15 bucks? What did we expect?Whatever I expected at this price point has been exceeded by the only one who matters.She's making me wish I ordered for her last birthday. Also picking up another for the kitten.Searched for Smarty Kat bc she loves everything from them.My outdoor cats are even fans of their Katnip.I will never doubt you again Smarty Kat. You may be Made in China but you Know Cats.

Sturdy and nice. Doesn't take up a lot of room.

My cats liked scratching it initially however they stopped because it kept falling over. I moved it closer to the wall but the refuse to scratch it anymore. I would recommend widening the front or back base to stop it from falling.

Let's face it: a well used scratcher like this is going to get wrecked after awhile. That's why I got this new SmartyKat Sisal Angle Cat Scratch Ramp, because our old one (different shape and different brand) is getting pretty shabby. One of our cats likes it just fine but my main complaint (minus one star for that) is it is much smaller than it looks. It is really more kitten-sized. There are no photos of the product showing a cat using it, so I guess I misjudged the size of it. After receiving it, I went back and viewed a video of the product and there you can see more clearly how small it is. Maybe one of the other size options might have been a better choice for our use, but we will keep this one to add to the collection (it's not like our cats are spoiled, or anything).