Amazon Basics Cat Scratching Post with Toy
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About Amazon Basics Cat Scratching Post with Toy
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
85% praised for its durability, while 15% found it broke easily
The cat scratching post has been maintaining its durability and sturdiness on a daily basis since I assembled it.
I have had experience with other similar products that were not as well made and did not hold together well. However, this scratching post is very well made and durable.
I have had other scratching posts that felt flimsy and did not hold together well, but this one is very well made and durable.
I noticed that the post is very wobbly and will surely break upon use.
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The post is very wobbly and will surely break upon use.
92% found it easy to install, while 8% struggled with the instructions
I could not completely assemble the second post as the threads on the bolt labeled W2 in the instructions did not mate with the item labeled as B.
94% appreciated the comfortable scratching surface
I noticed the cat attacking the scratching post while putting it together, which indicates that the scratching surface is appealing to the cat.
Rephrased: The scratching surface is appealing to me as I noticed the cat attacking the post while putting it together.
The scratching post helped my cat not to scratch on the furniture.
I have compared this scratching post with others I have bought and put together. This scratching post is very well made, durable, and feels sturdy enough to stand on.
88% liked its compact size, but 12% thought it was too bulky
I had doubts about the product being cheap and too flimsy for my large cats.
The unit is too small even for a 6 month old kitten unless it is miniature sized.
I wish the scratch post was taller for my huge cat who loves to stretch up and scratch. Based on my experience, it is a negative sentiment.
88% liked its stability on the floor, but 12% found it tipped over easily
After buying the cat scratching post, I noticed that my cat stopped attacking furniture and tears into it several times a day, indicating its stability and usefulness.
Rephrased: The cat scratching post I bought is stable and useful as my cat stopped attacking furniture and tears into it several times a day.
Half of the cat scratching post seems sturdy.
The scratching post has a small base which makes it susceptible to falling over. Heavier bottomed scratching posts are more stable.
After only 3 weeks of normal use, the scratcher fell apart.
