Round Sisal Rope Cat Scratch Pad with Hanging Loop

Cats scratch to wear down and shed the outer layer of their claws, and a pad made for the job keeps that habit away from your furniture. This one is wound from sisal rope in a flat spiral, with a loop at one edge so you can hang it on a hook or wall, or lay it flat on the floor.

It comes in six styles: a round red and white target pattern, a whale, and four pill shapes in red and white, blue and white, green and white, or yellow and red. The weave has a rough texture that cats like to dig into, and the base is EVA foam, which gives the pad a little cushioning and helps keep the shape flat. The pad is light, at roughly 5.6 to 8.5 oz (160 to 240 g) depending on the style, so it is simple to move between rooms.

Place the pad next to the spot your cat already scratches, or hang it at a height where they can stretch up. Because it is thin and light, a heavy scratcher may push it across a smooth floor, so a rug under it or a firm hook above it helps. It is a compact pad rather than a full-size post.