This is a much better alternative to scratching the couch. My cat loves this scratcher, no cat nip needed to entice him to use it. It does make a mess with all the little pieces of cardboard that are scratched off and after a few weeks, it needs to be replaced. There are other scratchers that come in a plastic "frame" which are much more sturdy (my cat tends to sratch the box as well as the insert) and I prefer those.

Pros: Better than scratching the couch

Cons: Does not last long

So worth it. If you have a cat that takes to this product, he or she will just love it. I have three and two of them adore this cat scratcher. I had to get two so that each could have their own. A little clean-up but nothing major. Also, a good, inexpensive product that my cats get a lot of entertainment out of.

Pros: good focus for scratching behavior

Cons: a bit messy

This is a lifesaver for my furniture. Cats like to scratch and this makes a very good alternative than the sofa or chair. Add some catnip to it and the cats think they have gone to heaven!

Pros: Good alternative to ease scratching needs

Cons: does not last long

This product is good for the cats to help keep them busy and for entertainment. ITs very good for them to do their natural thing in clawing.

Pros: good variety

Cons: none

We bought this last month for our cats. They were not interested in it at all. Even when we poured cat nip all over it.

Pros: our cats werenot interested

Cons: none