Diogenes Scratching Barrel - L

We got this for Christmas for the ferrets. They love it to sleep in, climb on and use as an aerial launch pad. It is pretty stable, avoids fall risks and easy to climb. The only downside we have found is the fluffy lining (black) is very scratchable and if you have a digger, check every day for loose threads. Some like to bat the balls which are robust and well secured. It is spacious and 2 smallish cats should be able to snuggle in the layers.

Unfortunately our cat need an XL tower rather than L - he technically fits in this and on top, but it's cramped. That's my mis-judgement. The bottom hole opens to the middle area but the platform to sit on is very small, even for a cat a bit smaller than ours. The middle hole doesn't open up to the top one which for more agile cats won't be an issue, but our cat needs a step to reach the top hole - the only one he uses! Otherwise its is sturdy and the scratching sides are better than coil posts.

The product is really, really good, I definitely recommend it, but unfortunately I received it damaged—very disappointed, probably because of the delivery. Better to go to the shop instead!

The scratching post is sturdy and nice, but the top cushion I received was sewn back to front (the layer that attaches to the Velcro is inside the bed).

Very nice scratching post, quite big and seems sturdy. The cushion on top is too thin, even though it’s soft.