{"product_id":"griffoir-poteau-chat-81-cm","title":"XXL cat scratching post for large cats, 81 cm post, wide base, hanging ball, sisal or carpet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe XXL scratching post that protects your sofa: 81 cm for a full-length stretch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cat scratches to keep its claws in shape, stretch and mark its territory; if it has nothing better, it will be the sofa. This 81 cm \u003cstrong\u003eXXL scratching post\u003c\/strong\u003e lets your cat scratch standing up, at full length, and its wide base keeps it steady even when your cat hangs on to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e81 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e: room for a full-length stretch, even for a large cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-part post\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5 cm wide at the bottom, 9.5 cm at the top, topped with a small platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of covering\u003c\/strong\u003e: woven sisal (beige or black) or carpet (green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38.5 x 38.5 cm base\u003c\/strong\u003e, thick, for stability; 4.8 kg in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pompom ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, removable, for play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cat is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all indoor cats, and especially those that scratch standing up while stretching: an 81 cm post gives them all the length they need. Sisal stands up to claws for a long time; carpet, softer, appeals to cats that go for rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the post on the base with the tool supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut it where your cat already scratches, or near where it sleeps: many cats scratch when they wake up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a little catnip on the post and reward your cat when it uses it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cat-scratchers\"\u003ecat trees and scratchers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003escratching post with base\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e81 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e38.5 x 38.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e12.5 cm wide at the bottom, 9.5 cm at the top\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewoven sisal (beige, black) or carpet (green)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ethe scratching post in parts to assemble, the hanging ball, screws and assembly tool\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts 38.5 cm base and 4.8 kg keep it firmly in place; buyers find it sturdy and heavy. For a very heavy cat that throws itself at it, set it against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSisal or carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSisal stands up better to claws; one buyer likes that it doesn't get messy when the cats scratch. The green carpet is softer under the paws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tall enough for a large cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 81 cm, an adult cat can stretch out at full length; one buyer would still have liked it a little taller. To climb higher, see our cat trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an XXL scratching post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA scratching post tall and stable enough for a large cat: a post that is taller than the cat standing with its front legs stretched, on a heavy base that does not tip. Many scratching posts are no taller than 50 to 60 cm; this one reaches 81 cm on a 38.5 cm base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a Maine Coon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Maine Coon stretches higher than an average cat: 81 cm gives it room to scratch with its front legs fully stretched. To climb and sleep up high, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cat-tree-210-cm\"\u003e210 cm cat tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy an 81 cm post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a cat scratches stretched out at full length: the post must exceed its standing height, 60 to 70 cm for an average cat, more for a large one. Height, stability and placement: our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tips\/choosing-a-cat-tree\"\u003ecat tree: which one to choose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall should a scratching post be for it to leave the sofa alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaller than the cat standing up with its front legs stretched: at least 60 cm for an adult, and the surveys find less damage above 90 cm. Stable, in sisal, placed near its bed or against the scratched area. 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