Rope Ball Cat Scratcher on Solid Wood Frame

Cats scratch to keep their claws in shape, and this scratcher gives them a round, rope-wrapped ball to dig into. The ball can be bought on its own at 12 cm across, or mounted in a solid wood frame. The frames come in a few different designs: a triangle with cat-shaped cutouts, an elephant-shaped frame, and a taller version with two rope balls and two scratching posts. Each comes in small, Medium and big sizes, so check the option you pick before you order.

The natural wood look blends in with ordinary living room furniture, which makes it easier to leave out where your cat actually scratches, near a sofa arm or a doorway. Place it on a flat floor, ideally on a rug or mat so the frame does not slide when your cat leans in.

For a sense of scale, the small elephant design measures about 9.3 x 7.1 x 6.1 in (23.5 x 18 x 15.5 cm), so it is a compact, tabletop-size piece rather than a floor-standing tower. The larger options take up more room. The rope surface will fray with heavy scratching, which is normal, and the bare ball without a frame has nothing to hold it steady, so it suits a cat that enjoys batting it around. Wipe the wood with a dry cloth and brush loose fibers off the rope.