Amazon Basics Medium Cat Scratching Post, 40.01 x 40.01 x 80.01 cm, Grey

Excellent cat post-- sturdy and very affordable. Our kitten (6 mo Arabian Mau) took a second to learn what it it is, but now love using it either to scratch or to climb so that she can get onto nearby tall things. The one change I would suggest to the product is that it would have a longer string on the ball. She wasn't interested in it as is, but we attached a second toy to it so that it would dangle longer. It was an easy fix a a customer, but also would be a nice change for the manufacturer to make. Product arrived as described and was easily assembled in 5 minutes.

At first I was hesitant because the ones that I bought before were small. But this time upon reading the reviews found there's a lot of positive feedback especially regarding its height and was sturdy. When I saw the delivery box, it seems small but when I open it I realized, it is not small, twice big from my previous ones. It is sturdy too and quality is good based on the price. I bought before with the same price but too small for my 1.5 year old cat. My cats loved it too , 1 started climbing and seating on top of the post.

Good quality and affordable

All Amazon Basics product are absolutely great! super b quality and price.

The best scratch post I have purchased on Amazon.. Quite sturdy and my babies are very happy with this scratch post

Sturdy and high enough. My both cats like it and use it every day

The best scratch post I have purchased on Amazon. It strong, big enough for medium sized cats. Quite sturdy and my babies are very happy with this scratch post.

Assembly was very quick and easy. Good quality and sturdy - my 8kg cat has a good claw at it with no problem. I'm happy and so are the cats!

Superbe. Le chat l'adore

Great scratching post. Nice and tall for larger cats.

Basic cat scratcher, cat uses it, serves it's purpose. Was easy to assemble, has so far lasted over a year!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've had this scratching post for a week now with my Russian Blue, and I'm impressed with the overall quality, especially considering the Amazon Basics price point. Assembly & Setup: Incredibly straightforward - took maybe 10 minutes. Everything needed was included, and while they provide instructions, the design is so intuitive you barely need them. No missing screws or confusing diagrams here. Build Quality: Much sturdier than I expected. The base has good weight to it and doesn't wobble or tip when my cat really goes at it. The sisal rope wrapping appears well-secured and shows no signs of loosening after a week of daily use. The materials feel appropriately soft where they need to be - comfortable for paws but durable enough for serious scratching. Maintenance: Too early to comment on long-term cleaning needs after just a week, but the materials appear straightforward to maintain. The sisal surface doesn't seem to trap debris, and any loose fur brushes off easily. Cat Approval: My Russian Blue took to it immediately - no coaxing needed. The height (80cm) is perfect for a full stretch, which seems to be exactly what she was looking for. The dangling toy was a nice bonus that keeps her engaged. Value: For an Amazon Basics product, this punches above its weight class. I've seen similar posts at pet stores for significantly more money that don't feel as solid. Overall: If you need a reliable, well-built scratching post without the premium price tag, this delivers. One week in and both cat and owner are happy with the purchase.

Cats love it. Very robust. Easy assembly