Hanging Sisal Cat Scratch Mat in Watermelon or Carrot Shape

If your cat has picked out the sofa arm or a door as a scratching post, a pad like this gives them a better target. The pad is woven from natural sisal rope and comes in three playful shapes: a round watermelon, a triangular watermelon wedge and a carrot with a green leafy top. Each shape has a loop at the top, so you can lay it flat on the floor or hang it on the wall, where a cat can stretch up and scratch at full height.

Sisal is rough enough to scratch against and does not crumble into debris the way corrugated cardboard does, so there is less to sweep up. The pad is light, with weights of about 6.2 to 10.6 oz (175 to 300 g) depending on the shape, which makes it easy to move from room to room. Place it where your cat already scratches, such as beside the furniture you want to protect, and many cats take to it quickly when it is in a familiar spot.

Check how you plan to use it before you order. A hanging pad needs a hook or nail that holds firmly, because a cat will tug on it, and a floor pad may slide on smooth floors, so a rug or non-slip mat underneath helps. Exact sizes are not given for each shape, so allow for a small pad rather than a full-size post.