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Cardboard Cat Scratchers

Stretch, climb, repeat.

Plenty of cats prefer to scratch flat, not upright — and corrugated cardboard gives a satisfying shred they adore. Scratchers and loungers are inexpensive, double as a nap spot, and protect your carpets and stair runners.

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Palm Tree Cat Scratching Post with Sisal Ball, 45cm
Cardboard Cat Scratcher Lounge Box with 5 Reversible Pads
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Scratch Post & Lounger

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  • 1 × Palm Tree Cat Scratching Post with Sisal Ball, 45cm
  • 1 × Cardboard Cat Scratcher Lounge Box with 5 Reversible Pads

£39.49 for the set

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Bestpets Wavy Cat Scratcher with Catnip
Sharples N Grant Natural Sup R Catnip
Ruff 'N' Tumble Catnip Mice 4 Piece

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Scratcher & Catnip Set

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  • 1 × Bestpets Wavy Cat Scratcher with Catnip
  • 1 × Sharples N Grant Natural Sup R Catnip
  • 1 × Ruff 'N' Tumble Catnip Mice 4 Piece

£9.49 for the set

Save £1.28 vs buying separately

A little guidance

Choosing cardboard cat scratchers

Why some cats prefer cardboard

Scratching preference is individual: some cats are vertical scratchers that want a tall post, others are horizontal scratchers that target rugs, carpets and stairs. For the horizontal crowd, a corrugated cardboard board or lounger is exactly the texture and angle they’re looking for.

They’re cheap enough to place several around the home — by the sofa, near the bed, at the foot of the stairs — which is the real trick to redirecting a cat away from your furnishings.

Getting the most from them

A sprinkle of catnip on a new scratcher makes it instantly appealing. Many loungers are reversible or refillable, so when one side is shredded you flip it or swap the insert rather than buying a whole new unit.

Place them where your cat already scratches and where they sleep — cats love a good stretch-and-scratch the moment they wake. Recycle the cardboard once it’s thoroughly spent.

Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.

From the Knowledge Hub

Common questions

Why do cats like cardboard scratchers?

Corrugated cardboard offers a satisfying, shreddable texture at the horizontal angle many cats prefer for scratching. It also feels good underfoot, which is why so many double as a favourite nap spot.

How long do cardboard scratchers last?

It varies with use, but many are reversible or have replaceable inserts, so you flip or refill rather than replace the whole thing. A sprinkle of catnip revives interest in a tired one.

Vertical post or flat cardboard scratcher?

It depends on your cat — some scratch upright, some flat. If yours targets rugs and carpets, a horizontal cardboard scratcher is likely the better match; offer both if you’re not sure.

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