111 reviews forDiogenes Scratching Barrel - L

Brilliant, sturdy and space saving, well worth the money

The scratching barrel is very sturdy and has only a few minor scratches from my two Bengals.

My 1 year old cat loves this, scratches the sides and plays in the holes. Hasn't really sat on the top yet not sure his worked out he can.... Great buy good sturdy quality doesn't fall over when cat climbs up or toddlers have a go too!

My two Norwegian Forest cats (13 and 14 years old) managed to seriously damage the scratching barrel in a very short time (despite being outdoor cats). The sisal is of poor quality compared to my other two scratching posts, and the fabric around the holes is already torn.

Unlike other experiences with this scratching barrel, mine had absolutely no unpleasant smell. My eight cats immediately inspected it and claimed it for themselves. Since the caves are not connected by an opening, two cats can comfortably lie inside together. When it comes to scratching posts, I’ve switched to the more expensive ones, as the sisal on the cheaper ones gets torn apart quickly with eight cats. This scratching barrel is excellently made and withstands the 16 paws perfectly.

The scratching barrel has replaced our huge old scratching post. It was already a bit battered, so it was time to get something new. We didn’t want another big monstrosity, and since our tomcat loves dens, the barrel was perfect. Very good quality!

Bob claimed it straight away, as soon as it was out of the box. It easily withstands his weight and the force of his jumps without any trouble.

Good, stable construction. Cat hangs onto it to climb up with no stability issues. She only played in the holes a little bit, however they're a good addition. Bought this as she had outgrown her cat tree- they want an area to scratch where they can fully stretch upwards. This barrel is ideal as she can grab whichever way she wants and it's big enough to use all her body. Good price, fast delivery. No complains.

The upholstery and sisal carpet are really well-made. No unpleasant smell when unpacking, so the scratching barrel didn’t have to go straight onto the balcony. And what surprised me the most was when my cat even ignored the Zooplus shipping box in favour of the scratching barrel. Four stars for now, as it’ll only get the fifth if it proves itself over time.

My Maine Coon mix is absolutely thrilled with the scratching barrel. He loves hiding inside it and giving me a swipe as I walk past (we're still working on his manners). So, I really can't complain!