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

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.

This is the best scratcher around and will last for a good while. Our two hellions enjoyed the first one to the point that a repurchase was absolutely needed. Let’s see how long this one lasts!

I don’t think tall enough

I was looking for a stronger scratcher than the cardboard ones I keep buying and know my cats like the vertical sisal one we have, but it was too big for where I needed something to go. This looked like a decent bet as my cats have enjoyed angled cardboard scratchers before. Unfortunately, they aren't as interested in it as I was hoping, since the goal was to replace some flat cardboard scratchers currently protecting a rug that they scratch so much there's a spattering of cardboard nearby.I think the main issue is really the size. This thing was a lot smaller than I imagined. About 2/3 the width of a regular carboard scratcer, then the sisal covered area is even smaller than that. My cats do use it when encouraged to, and occasionally if I put it along paths they walk often, but it's definitely not a hit, and not really serving the purpose I intended. Numerous times I have to stop them from scratching the rug around, under, or even while half on this scratcher. So despite loving the vertical sisal scratcher elsewhere in the house, I think the size and angle of this just don't entice my kitties. I have a larger flat sisal rug on the way that will hopefully be more appealing.

Perfect size for my two cats! They both love to scratch, and the disposable ones never last long enough! I’ve had this for about a year and it still looks about brand new! Does not shed, no assembly required! Great price, and not too big or small!

She loves it

Oh boy. It’s smaller than I expected. Garfield’s a big boy and I just don’t think it’s gonna work. Also to be perfectly honest sprinkling the catnip (included) didn’t work insofar as encouraging him to actually scratch, rather he just rubbed against it a lot and got pleasantly high. It looks sturdy and well crafted, it just needs to be wider, like about 10” instead of 7”.

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).