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Cat Scratching Posts

Cat Scratching Posts

Scratching posts are more than just toys, they’re essential products for your cat. These sturdy posts give your feline friend the perfect place to sharpen claws, stretch muscles, and mark their territory, all while keeping your furniture safe. From classic sisal posts to multi-level designs with cosy hideaways, our range offers something for every cat, whether they love to climb, play, or simply snooze in style. Explore our collection of cat scratching posts and find the ideal match for your cat at zooplus!

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Cat using a scratching post with sisal trunk and square base plate.

Olga Cat Scratching Post

Beige

£13.89
Rating: 4/5(144)

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Cat tree with black base and sisal post, a cat sitting on top. Suitable for scratching and climbing.
2 options

XXL Jumbo Scratching Post

Cream

£26.89
Rating: 4/5(155)

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Wooden cat furniture with scratching surface and padded lying area. Grey cat sitting on top of the furniture.

Natural Paradise Scratching Mat Cat Bed - Peony

41 x 30.5 x 32.5 cm (L x W x H)

£24.99
Rating: 3/5(18)

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Cat tree with black base and sisal post, a cat sitting on top. Suitable for scratching and climbing.
2 options

XXL Jumbo Scratching Post

Dark Grey

£26.89
Rating: 4/5(155)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three levels, play balls and padded top lying surface. Available in beige and black.
2 options

Diogenes Diagonal Basic Scratching Barrel

Beige

£44.09
Rating: 4/5(17)

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Cat tree with beige resting area and grey sisal scratching surface.

Trixie Cat Bed for Shelves with Scratching Board

33 x 37 x 48 cm (L x W x H)

£27.39
Rating: 4/5(17)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three openings, beige plush padding and play balls. Colour options: beige, grey, black.
3 options

Diogenes Scratching Barrel - L

Black

£59.49
Rating: 5/5(111)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three openings, beige plush padding and play balls. Colour options: beige, grey, black.
3 options

Diogenes Scratching Barrel - L

Beige

£56.69
Rating: 5/5(111)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three openings, beige plush padding and play balls. Colour options: beige, grey, black.
3 options

Diogenes Scratching Barrel - L

Grey

£59.79
Rating: 5/5(111)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three levels, play balls and padded top lying surface. Available in beige and black.
2 options

Diogenes Diagonal Basic Scratching Barrel

Black

£46.89
Rating: 4/5(17)

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Scratching post in rectangular shape with two square openings and beige textile cover. Top can be used as a lying surface.

Trixie Corrado Cat Tower

cream

£152.99
Rating: 5/5(5)

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Cat tree with grey fabric cover, two caves and 'home sweet home' lettering. Cat sitting on top platform.

Trixie Jorge Cat Tower

Anthracite / Grey

£147.99
Rating: 5/5(21)

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Replacement scratching post made of light sisal with wooden ends and screws for attachment.

Korbin Wall Mounted Scratch Post

Natural

£4.59
Not Rated

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Natural Home I Cat Tree

Beige

£26.39
Rating: 5/5(59)

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Cat tree shaped like a palm with brown sisal trunk, green leaves and white base plate. Two white play balls hang from the trunk.

Coco Palm Cat Scratching Post

Brown / Cream

£21.49
Rating: 5/5(191)

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Cat tree with three padded resting areas, beige fabric cover. Cat on top platform. Modern living room with blue armchair and plant in the background.
2 options

Natural Paradise Scratching Pillar - Jasmine XXL

Light Grey

£109.49
£109.49 / unit
Rating: 5/5(671)

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Cat tree with beige sisal post, toy hanger with feathers and padded base plate with paw motif.

XXL Scratching Post Premium

Cream

£62.69
Rating: 5/5(163)

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Scratching post with sisal column, wooden base with play track and red ball. Cat plays with feather on string.

Play 'n Scratch Post

Natural

£10.89
Rating: 4/5(117)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three levels, padded resting areas and play balls. Black cat lying on the top platform.

Natural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Primrose XXL

Cream

£90.89
Rating: 5/5(19)

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Cat tree with two wooden resting platforms and soft, cream-coloured cushions. Upper platform with cat lying down. Sturdy sisal post on round base.

Natural Paradise Scratching Pillar - Jasmine L

Cream

£75.29
Rating: 4/5(53)

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Wooden scratching toy with three sisal balls, feather pendant and round base. Ideal for playful scratching activities.

Designed by Lotte Scratching Ball

34 x 47.5cm (Diameter x H)

£35.89
Not Rated

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Cat tree with sisal post, grey fabric cover and hanging play ball.

Karlie Atusa Scratching Post

light grey

£14.99
Rating: 4/5(2)

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Cat tree made of wood with three levels, two cats sitting on the padded resting areas. Sisal scratching surface visible on the side.

Natural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Lily S

Cream

£52.09
Rating: 4/5(13)

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Cat tree with grey sisal post, platform with edge, cave and hanging cat-shaped toy.

Piccolo Cat Tree

grey/black

£26.79
Rating: 5/5(26)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three openings and hanging play balls, available in black and beige.
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Diogenes Scratching Barrel - XL

Black

£85.49
Rating: 5/5(126)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three openings and hanging play balls, available in black and beige.
2 options

Diogenes Scratching Barrel - XL

Beige

£98.89
Rating: 5/5(126)

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Sisal scratching post with round base and toy hanger with feathers attached at the top.

Karlie Scratching Trunk Rofra

grey-brown

£10.29
Rating: 3/5(3)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three levels, padded resting areas and play balls. Black cat lying on the top platform.

Natural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Primrose L

Cream

£58.59
Rating: 4/5(7)

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Cat tree with four levels, grey padded resting areas and sisal-wrapped posts. Top level with round cuddly bed and play ball.

TIAKI Milo Cat Tree

Light Grey

£57.09
Rating: 5/5(2)

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Cat tree in cylindrical shape with three levels, padded resting areas and play balls. Black cat lying on the top platform.

Natural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Primrose XL

Cream

£78.69
Rating: 5/5(27)

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Grey sisal scratching ball with plush ball on elastic band, on round plush base.

Karlie Bolly Scratching Ball

30.5 x 28cm

£19.79
Rating: 2/5(3)

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Scratching post made of wood with grey felt cover and hanging cat-shaped cat toy.

Modern Living Samara Scratching Post

Grey

£34.19
Not Rated

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Cat tree with three levels and padded top lying surface, beige fabric cover. Bengal cat sitting on the top lying surface.

Natural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Sunflower

Cream

£80.69
Rating: 4/5(17)

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Cat tree with three levels, sisal posts, padded top lying surface, play ball and curved brush arch on the base.

TIAKI Coco Cat Tree

White

£34.69
Rating: 4/5(2)

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Grey scratching post with sisal column, wooden rods and plush base. Two play balls attached to flexible wires on top.

Flamingo scratching post Lia

Grey

£19.69
Not Rated

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Which cat scratching post or tower is right for your cat?

Finding the best cat scratching post depends on your cat’s individual preferences and needs. A good scratching post should be stable, tall or long enough to allow your cat to stretch, and covered with a texture they enjoy, such as sisal, cardboard, or carpet.

With various options from cat trees to compact scratching pads and boards, you can choose based on your cat's space, size, and personality. See the table below for an overview of different types and their features:

Type

Tall Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Allows full-body stretch and vertical scratching. Often made with sisal.

Best For...

Cats that like to scratch while stretching upright.

Type

Small Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Compact and space-saving; easy to place anywhere.

Best For...

Kittens, small spaces, or cats new to scratching furniture.

Type
Key Benefits

Combines scratching surfaces with hideouts for resting or play.

Best For...

Cats who enjoy enclosed spaces or multi-function furniture.

Type

Heavy Duty Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Designed for durability and stability. Withstands heavy use.

Best For...

Large or strong cats like maine coons; multi-cat households.

Type
Key Benefits

Lightweight and recyclable; satisfying texture for many cats.

Best For...

Cats that prefer softer, shreddable surfaces.

Type

Cat Tree Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Integrated into multi-level cat trees; combines climbing, resting, and scratching.

Best For...

Cats that like variety and enrichment in their environment.

Type
Key Benefits

Soft, smaller in size, and often combined with toys.

Best For...

Young cats are learning to scratch and explore textures.

Type
Key Benefits
Best For...

Tall Cat Scratching Post

Allows full-body stretch and vertical scratching. Often made with sisal.

Cats that like to scratch while stretching upright.

Small Cat Scratching Post

Compact and space-saving; easy to place anywhere.

Kittens, small spaces, or cats new to scratching furniture.

Combines scratching surfaces with hideouts for resting or play.

Cats who enjoy enclosed spaces or multi-function furniture.

Heavy Duty Cat Scratching Post

Designed for durability and stability. Withstands heavy use.

Large or strong cats like maine coons; multi-cat households.

Lightweight and recyclable; satisfying texture for many cats.

Cats that prefer softer, shreddable surfaces.

Cat Tree Scratching Post

Integrated into multi-level cat trees; combines climbing, resting, and scratching.

Cats that like variety and enrichment in their environment.

Soft, smaller in size, and often combined with toys.

Young cats are learning to scratch and explore textures.

Which cat scratching post or tower is right for your cat?

Finding the best cat scratching post depends on your cat’s individual preferences and needs. A good scratching post should be stable, tall or long enough to allow your cat to stretch, and covered with a texture they enjoy, such as sisal, cardboard, or carpet.

With various options from cat trees to compact scratching pads and boards, you can choose based on your cat's space, size, and personality. See the table below for an overview of different types and their features:

Type

Tall Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Allows full-body stretch and vertical scratching. Often made with sisal.

Best For...

Cats that like to scratch while stretching upright.

Type

Small Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Compact and space-saving; easy to place anywhere.

Best For...

Kittens, small spaces, or cats new to scratching furniture.

Type
Key Benefits

Combines scratching surfaces with hideouts for resting or play.

Best For...

Cats who enjoy enclosed spaces or multi-function furniture.

Type

Heavy Duty Cat Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Designed for durability and stability. Withstands heavy use.

Best For...

Large or strong cats like maine coons; multi-cat households.

Type
Key Benefits

Lightweight and recyclable; satisfying texture for many cats.

Best For...

Cats that prefer softer, shreddable surfaces.

Type

Cat Tree Scratching Post

Key Benefits

Integrated into multi-level cat trees; combines climbing, resting, and scratching.

Best For...

Cats that like variety and enrichment in their environment.

Type
Key Benefits

Soft, smaller in size, and often combined with toys.

Best For...

Young cats are learning to scratch and explore textures.

Type
Key Benefits
Best For...

Tall Cat Scratching Post

Allows full-body stretch and vertical scratching. Often made with sisal.

Cats that like to scratch while stretching upright.

Small Cat Scratching Post

Compact and space-saving; easy to place anywhere.

Kittens, small spaces, or cats new to scratching furniture.

Combines scratching surfaces with hideouts for resting or play.

Cats who enjoy enclosed spaces or multi-function furniture.

Heavy Duty Cat Scratching Post

Designed for durability and stability. Withstands heavy use.

Large or strong cats like maine coons; multi-cat households.

Lightweight and recyclable; satisfying texture for many cats.

Cats that prefer softer, shreddable surfaces.

Cat Tree Scratching Post

Integrated into multi-level cat trees; combines climbing, resting, and scratching.

Cats that like variety and enrichment in their environment.

Soft, smaller in size, and often combined with toys.

Young cats are learning to scratch and explore textures.

How often should I change my cat's scratching posts?

Cat scratching posts typically last between 6 to 12 months, depending on usage. If the surface becomes worn down or your cat seems less interested, it may be time for a replacement.

How often should I change my cat's scratching posts?

Cat scratching posts typically last between 6 to 12 months, depending on usage. If the surface becomes worn down or your cat seems less interested, it may be time for a replacement.

Does a cat scratching post file nails?

Scratching posts don’t file nails like a nail clipper, but they can help shed the outer layers of a cat’s claws naturally, supporting instinctive grooming behaviours.

Does a cat scratching post file nails?

Scratching posts don’t file nails like a nail clipper, but they can help shed the outer layers of a cat’s claws naturally, supporting instinctive grooming behaviours.

How big should a kitten scratching post be?

A kitten scratching post should match your kitten’s size and scratching habits. For vertical posts, aim for a height that’s at least 1.5 times your cat’s body length (excluding the tail). For horizontal scratchers, it should be long enough for your kitten to stretch out comfortably.

How big should a kitten scratching post be?

A kitten scratching post should match your kitten’s size and scratching habits. For vertical posts, aim for a height that’s at least 1.5 times your cat’s body length (excluding the tail). For horizontal scratchers, it should be long enough for your kitten to stretch out comfortably.

Do cats prefer tall cat scratching posts?

Many cats appear to enjoy tall cat scratching posts because they allow for a full stretch while scratching. However, preferences vary. Some cats prefer horizontal surfaces or different textures. Offering a mix can help you discover what your cat enjoys most.

Do cats prefer tall cat scratching posts?

Many cats appear to enjoy tall cat scratching posts because they allow for a full stretch while scratching. However, preferences vary. Some cats prefer horizontal surfaces or different textures. Offering a mix can help you discover what your cat enjoys most.