28 reviews forNatural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Primrose L

Wood top arrived with some damage to the edge, leaving splinters, so that wasn’t the best start. It just highlighted that a cat jumping up, was going to damage the wood over time, which could potentially leave cat injured. The cushion on top is held on by a few velcro strips only, not very secure at all. For both the damage and the poor design I requested to return the barrel for a refund, which was accepted. I have replaced with the Diogenes cat barrel which is a much better design.

Given the price, I didn’t expect the inside to be made of cardboard. After a while, it starts to smell damp, even though I air out the house for hours every day. Since it’s cardboard, I can’t even wash it. I wash the cushions (but after one wash they lose their softness and comfort, and the filling is gone), but the smell stays. The tower is sturdy, although it wobbles when they jump on it.

None of the scratchers from this brand are stable.