No matter how much money and time you did or did not spend on your furniture, it’s never a happy experience (or good visual) when the cats you love scratch it all up. Whether you have one furry friend or several, cat owners are loving this budget-friendly trio of corrugated cardboard scratch pads for deterring paws and claws from tearing up their homes. Measuring 18 inches by 10 inches, you can get a set of three for under $20, making each pad about $6.
Based on the glowing reports from numerous cat owners, you get A LOT for your money. So many users note that incorporating the pads instantly improved their cat’s behavior, saving their homes from ruin.
“As soon as we put these out, the furniture scratching stopped,” one happy cat parent noted.
“Because the scratch pads are not attached/glued to the outside box, once they tear up the top of the scratch pad, you can flip the pad over and use the other side.”
″[My cat] immediately stopped tearing up my beautiful carpet and started using these instead. I wish I’d gotten these years ago!” another one wrote.
When it comes to cat care, there is no shortage of scratchers or climbing furniture — but cat parents can’t stop talking about what makes these the best solution for their homes.
After trying “a lot of different styles,” one reviewer deemed these pads the best for their generous size, but also for their smart design.
“One of the best features is that the pad is held inside a cardboard frame that catches the little bits of cardboard as the cat tears at it,” they wrote. “You can take the pad out and empty the frame and put the pad back in. Also, when one side is worn out, you can turn it over to the fresh side.”
Another reviewer shared that their cat wouldn’t use the “fancy, expensive rope scratching posts.” They love how much their cat prefers this cheaper option, appreciate their portability and how easy they are to place around the house.
“The minute I set one on the floor [my cat] started scratching like he was digging a hole,” they wrote. “When he was finished he laid on top of it and went to sleep. He hasn’t scratched the furniture since these arrived 2 weeks ago.”
Many reviews say they’ve caught their cats sleeping and lounging on the pads with one noting “we are definitely getting our money’s worth,” based on how much use the pads get.
Reviewers also note that the scratch pads saved more than just their furniture!
The scratch pads have helped put an end to destruction all over their homes.
From doorframes, to curtains to carpets to screen doors, people report how these things have put an end to all the claw-induced destruction.
“These cost less than half what I paid at a certain name brand pet supply store, and they’re the exact same quality. When one side starts to look a little ratty, it can be flipped upside down and placed back in the tray for a longer lifespan. The value is incredible. My cat adores these scratch pads. I don’t have to sprinkle catnip on it, he’s interested in it just as it is. He leaves the carpet and furniture alone and scratches into this when he’s bored, frustrated, or in a good mood. He likes to sit on it and sleep on it sometimes as well. I can’t read his mind, but I believe it’s good for his health to have these around. Bits of shredded cardboard fly around, but that’s the nature of cardboard scratch pads. It’s easy to vacuum up with the rest of the dust twice a week.” — Some Random Person
“Since I got these my cat has left all my furniture alone. Couch is saved, armchair is saved, ottoman is saved. I use sticky tack on the bottom to hold them to the floor and I position them next to places he likes to scratch, and he LOVES it. He has taken to napping on them as well. They last a good long bit as well.” — Allison
“My cat absolutely loves this scratching pad. She is starting to tear up some of the carpet in the house and we couldn’t have that. Not sure why she’s so attracted to that scratch pad but she really is. It was a good purchase.” — Amazon customer
“I have 4 cats and these are nice quality. The thickness is perfect. They fit anywhere you need a scratcher as I have them all around my house to avoid the cats scratching on the furniture. I was nervous due to the price but these have held up better than more expensive scratchers I have bought in the past. I will continue buying these unless they change the quality. They also don’t smell like others have when I first opened them!! They are super easy to assemble you just drop the scratcher into the box, nothing to it!” — *Linsay*
“The cats use this to sharpen the claws instead of on my furniture! But they also just love to lay on them to chill. I like that you can flip them over if they get too worn. Great product, great price! Thanks!” — Nicole Spann
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