Non-Slip Sisal Cat Scratching Mats, 16 x 12 in, Set of 6

Cats scratch to stretch and keep their claws in shape, and these mats give them a place to do it that is not your sofa. The set comes with six rectangular pads, each 16 inches long and 12 inches wide (40.6 x 30.5 cm). The scratching face is natural sisal, finished with a stitched edge band so the border stays attached.

The back of each mat has a latex non-slip layer, which adds thickness and helps the pad stay put on a floor. Hook-and-loop tape is included for fixing a mat to a wall, a fabric sofa or a door. You can lay a pad down flat, set several side by side to build a larger scratching area, or place one against the arm or corner of a sofa where your cat already scratches. The mats also work as a rest spot or a play surface, and some owners put one by the litter box to catch stray litter.

Sisal does not shed paper scraps the way corrugated cardboard does, and you can clean a mat by vacuuming or shaking it outdoors. The six pads together weigh about 3 lb (1.4 kg). Each one is thin, so a very large or heavy cat may need the tape or a firm surface to keep it from sliding, and the tape suits smooth or fabric surfaces better than rough ones. No assembly is needed.