Curved Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed and Replacement Boards

A curved corrugated-paper board rests between raised frame edges on this cat scratcher. Its U-shaped surface dips through the middle and rises at the ends, creating a different standing and resting shape from a flat sheet of cardboard. The frame holds the board above the floor and has an open arch along its lower edge.

Check the selected configuration carefully. The board-only option includes one scratching board without the bed frame. Other options pair the bed with one, two or three boards. The assembled bed measures approximately 15.7 × 10.6 × 5.7 inches (40 × 27 × 14.5 cm); these figures describe the complete framed bed, rather than the dimensions of a replacement board or the curved usable surface.

We chose the separate board-and-frame arrangement for a scratching accessory whose paper surface can be replaced without choosing a new frame each time. Place the framed bed on a level, dry floor and inspect the board fit and connections before use. Brush away hair and scratching debris regularly, keep the cardboard dry and check the surface for excessive wear. Replace a worn board, and stop using the bed if the frame loosens or becomes damaged.