Frisco Cactus Cat Scratching Post

I recently adopted two eight-week-old kittens and this was perfect to have to make them feel comfortable in their new environment. They never scratch on furniture or anything like that because of this. However, I will need to buy another one since it's kind of hard for both kittens to use one of these posts at the same time. It was super easy to assemble. I didn't need the instructions to know how to screw the top piece on. Also, the very tops are filled with stuffing so they are soft.

I was shopping for something else and this was an impulse purchase because it was on a great sale ($15.99) and I knew the recipient would love the cactus theme. She and her cats are all enjoying it. It seems well made and the main post is very solid. The "arms" at the top are not rigid like the main post. Her cats scratch on the main post so it's fine so far, but if a cat liked scratching the arms they might not last long.

My first reason for this purchase was that my cat was using our couch to scratch and my second reason was that it looked very cute. This cactus fills both requirements! Took a minute for him to use it but he loves it now, both the sisal pole and even the carpet on the bottom. And it does look very cute. 4 stars because the smaller size is a little too short for my larger kitty, and looks like it might topple if he plays too hard.

Right outta the box, my cat Patrick intuitively knew that this is for him. He had his paws dug in before I could set it on the floor all the way. Assembles with ease (3 segments). Base circumference is adequate and while it will tip the circular vs square or rectangle design base seems to add to the experience providing movement. The sisal small cord, wrapped tight without sag. The 'prickly' shag carpet is soft and plushy (not cheap felt). So cute; We love it!

Both of our cats love the scratch post. We got it to give them a scratch spot and distract them from scratching at other furniture. Love the whimsical, fun cactus style. It can be tipped over if they grab it wrong, especially our larger 14lb cat. But I don't find this concerning and the cats don't mind. Might get one of the other versions once we have a larger space.

Whoever designed this is a genius. Bought it for our cat 7 months ago and it’s still his “go to” place to scratch. He loved it from the second we placed it on the floor. When he was a smaller kitten, he scratched low and batted at the hanging ball. Now that he’s bigger, he still loves to scratch on the trunk and bite on the shaggy nubs at the top. Well worth the money!

I bought this because our old post (not from Chewy) got all tore up. I needed a new scratching post for our living room. All 4 of our cats love it and I like the cactus look. Easy assembly too. Aside from scratching, they love to lay on the base and curl up for a bit. A win win for our household! Going to get another 2 for the house.

I bought this based on reviews after my two cats tore apart the sisal scratchers on their cat tree. Both have really taken to this, scratch it pretty ferociously, and look like they're thinking about climbing. So far the sisal is no worse for the wear although it's only been in use for a couple of weeks.

If your hesitant don’t be it’s the best thing I’ve ever purchased for my cat with a little cat nip he got really comfortable the minute it was out of the box the only problem is I wish the bottom piece was heavier so that it wouldn’t tip forward when he scratches it but that’s an easy fix and it’s nothing bad. My cat is around 18-20 pounds and the 22inch was just fine for him

I bought 2 of these because of the 1 one, get one 50% off sale. I think it LOOKS great; and after pouring some catnip flakes on it, my cat Daria headed right for it and dug her claws into the top. It started to tip over on her and would have fallen over completely if she pulled. The base needs to be wider and/or heavier for this to be useful as anything other than decor.