The cat finds the new box before you have finished flattening the packaging

One paw goes up the ridged side, claws drag down with that satisfying rasp, and then it climbs in and settles where the cardboard is warm from the window. A pom pom ball swings in the opening, a paw shoots out, and the sofa is safe for another day. The catnip sachet that came in the box makes the first visit an easy sell.

This is a corrugated cardboard cat scratcher shaped like a little house. The dense card runs across the top and down the sides for scratching, the hollow inside is a spot to nap, and cut out cat face windows hold pom pom balls that dangle for batting. The card is printed with a wood grain look. It comes in four footprints, and a couple of the sizes stack into a double layer.

Key Benefits

• Scratch, play and rest in one Ridged panels to claw, a hollow to nap in, and hanging balls to chase.
• Dense corrugated card The panels take repeated scratching and are made to hold their shape rather than shred across the floor.
• Dangling play balls Pom pom balls swing in the cut out windows to pull the cat in.
• Four footprints From a medium box up to a jumbo, with double layer options for climbers or homes with more than one cat.
• Free catnip A catnip sachet is included to help your cat take to it on day one.

Best for: cat owners who want to save the sofa and give a cat a place to scratch, play and curl up, in a size that suits the cat and the room.

Why It Works

Cats scratch to mark and to keep their claws in shape, and they will pick the nearest upright surface, usually the sofa arm. A dense cardboard box gives them a better target on every side, plus a den to hide in and a ball to hunt, so the scratching, playing and napping all happen in one spot you chose.

Quick Product Facts: corrugated cardboard cat scratcher; printed wood grain look; ridged scratch surfaces on top and sides; hollow interior for resting; cut out cat face windows with dangling pom pom balls; four sizes from 48 by 24 by 24 cm up to 60 by 30 by 30 cm, plus a 45 by 24 by 51 cm double layer; larger sizes suit cats up to about 15 kg; free catnip sachet included.

How It Fits Your Routine

Set it next to the spot your cat already scratches, rub a little of the catnip on the panels, and let the box take over from the sofa arm.

Move it near a window and the flat top becomes a sunny perch, while the hollow underneath stays a quiet den for a nap.

When the panels wear down after months of clawing, the cardboard is easy to recycle and swap for a fresh one.

FAQ

What is it made of? Corrugated cardboard printed with a wood grain look. It is card, not solid wood.

Which size should I choose? The medium 48 by 24 by 24 cm suits a smaller cat, while the 56 by 30 by 28 cm and jumbo 60 by 30 by 30 cm suit bigger cats up to about 15 kg. See the size guide for footprints.

Does it come with catnip? Yes, a free catnip sachet is included with every order.

Will it shed bits everywhere? The card is dense and made to hold together, so it sheds far less than a loose pad, though some crumbs are normal with heavy scratching.