We recently replaced a carpet scratching post with a sisal woven post from Top Cat. After reviewing several options, we decided on sisal. Who knows, perhaps switching from carpet to sisal will eliminate the occasional lapses when one cat accidentally scratches the rug? When comparing the sisal options, only Top Cat seemed to offer a woven sisal rug, which is less likely to break down than wound sisal rope. So far, our cats seem quite happy with the new 36” post, which allows them to fully stretch and scratch.

My rating is a conditional 5. Let's see how things go over the next few months.

Pros: allows cats to fully stretch while scratching, woven sisal for durability

Cons: None, so far

One of my cat prefers sisal scratching posts over carpet or cardboard scratchers. So I purchased this sisal post for him and he loves it. He uses it all the time and happily scratches on it. This post is a nice size and so far has proven to be durable. So far I'm very pleased with it, as is my cat!

Pros: Promotes healthy and appropriate scratching

Cons: None

My cat likes...uses sisal more than other types of
scratching material. I guess because it more matches my upholstery in feel...:)

I have had the roping scratching post and it was not used as much. A sisal post is good as it does not take up much room, being vertical.

Pros: My cat likes

Cons: None

This is one of the many scratching posts in the house. The material, thus far, is holding up well and the cats seem to be enjoying it. They took to it pretty quickly and, unlike some other posts, this one seems balanced enough that they haven't pulled it over... yet.

Pros: The cats get a good stretch while using this

Cons: none, so far

we have used the siscil products and they last much longer than the carpet types

Pros: good for cats

Cons: no cons