Foldable Accordion Cat Scratcher with Bell Ball

This scratcher is a long accordion strip of dense corrugated paper. Pull it out and it forms a tall coil or a flat ring; fold it down and it becomes a lower bed-like nest for a small cat to curl up in. Because the shape changes, you can switch it up when your cat loses interest in one arrangement.

The paper has a mesh honeycomb texture that gives claws something to dig into, a pattern meant to feel like tree bark. A bell ball is included. It sits on the track inside the accordion, and once the strip is opened out the ball stays put rather than falling off, so your cat can bat it around between scratching sessions.

It is sold in one size and the strip weighs about 7.2 oz (204 g), light enough to move around the room. No assembly or tools are needed: just pull it open and drop the ball in. It suits cats of all ages, and small kittens can rest in it, but a large adult cat will likely treat it as a scratcher and toy rather than a bed.

Place it on a rug or floor where your cat already likes to scratch. Corrugated paper wears down and sheds fine bits, so shake it out or vacuum around it from time to time, and replace it once it is flattened and frayed.