Red Mushroom Sisal Cat Scratching Post in Several Styles

This scratching post turns a cat's favorite habit into a bit of decor. The red cap and stem are wrapped in woven sisal rope, which gives claws a firm, grippy surface to dig into. The tight rope wrap keeps the surface tidy, and the shape works as a perch to lean on and rub against as well as a place to scratch.

Pick the style that fits your space. The small mushroom is 7.1 inches (18 cm) tall with a 6.3 inch (16 cm) cap and a 3.9 inch (10 cm) stem base, and it is offered without a base or with a round base plate about 7.9 inches (20 cm) across. There is also a large mushroom with base plate, a bunny version on a large plate, and turntable styles with a jute or white linen column or a cat head, some with a hanging pom-pom or ball tracks. The turntable and bunny styles are bigger than the small mushroom, so check the photos for the one you choose.

A short post suits a kitten or a small cat better than a large adult who likes to stretch out fully, since it will not give a full-body stretch. Place it near where your cat already scratches, such as beside the sofa or at the end of a bed, and a mushroom without a base may need to be held in place at first.

Brush away loose bits with a stiff brush or a vacuum, and replace the post when the sisal is worn through.