SmartCat The Ultimate Cat Scratching Post Perch Pad, Red

I purchased the Ultimate Scratching Post about 7 years ago and am just now replacing it with a new one. The cats can’t sit on the top without the perch because it is slick and they slide right off. This perch is a must. It has been a lifesaver for my cats to look outside the window or just sit/lay on. The pad has taken a beating with washes and has held up great. I had to attach industrial strength Velcro pads to the underneath side to keep the pad in place. Overall, this should really be included with the purchase of the scratching post, considering the price. I just wish the perch was larger, similar to the competitor.

My cat Quincy loves his lookout perch so much. He is on it multiple times a day. I want to purchase a second Cat scratcher and perch but both are temporarily out of stock. I hope you get more in soon!! I have been checking daily.

Our cats love this for afternoon bird watching. I probably should get several more for the rest of the posts. Easily installed. Wish there was a two cat seat available!

It is quite difficult to keep this pad on the perch as it keeps falling off. The attached velcro strips do not seem to hold it in place as it not only slides around when cats jump on it but also falls off because the velcro becomes unattached. As of now, we are using the Scratching Post without the Pad because it has fallen off multiple times and the velcro no longer works.

I've seen some reviews that it doesn't fit properly but I haven't had that problem. She is small enough to be able to curl up and sleep on it.

Both of my cats showed no interest in this item. In addition, it does not fit my SmartCat post. Maybe the newer posts are now constructed of a different size.

I know some people have stated in their reviews that this platform is too small for their cat- it isn't. It's just not means as a bed. It's a perch- or a sentinel outpost depending on your cat's level of vigilance (mine is placed just inside the patio door so he can survey his kingdom). It is wide enough for even the largest cat to sit, and attaches and cleans easily. AND I bought it on sale!

Honestly, I can't recommend this product. The pad slides around on the perch and eventually falls to the floor. My cats never use it - they can sense that it is unstable. I will purchase some stronger glue/velcro dots to replace those that came with the pad and if it makes a difference, I will update my review. The scratching post itself is wonderful. All of my cats love it.

Boots loves his red padded perch. He fits on it to sit or sleep. Sure was easy to attach to platform.

Seriously, if you're gonna drop $$z on the post, you might as well get this. My lil princes love it.