Aplatho Tall Cat Scratching Post for Indoor Cats Adults, Sturdy Cat Scratcher for Large Cats, Heavy Duty Cat Scratch Pole with Hanging Balls

Decent scratching post.
This is a decent scratching post. My cat has completely ignored this in favor of her preferred couch, but cat’s gonna cat and that’s not the fault of the scratching post.It was a little tricky to put together, so 4 stars. They give you double-ended threaded posts to put the pieces together. There’s a spot in the middle that’s not threaded. On every double-ended post I’ve used in the past, you put one end in, turn it until the non-threaded part jams against the nut so the post stops turning and you can easily put on the second part. Not these, they just kept turning and turning right through past the middle. Hence the tricky part: the post just wants to keep turning right on through when you’re trying to put on the second part. A pair of vice grips took care of that, but still a PITA.Other than that though, no issues.

A Purrfect Scratching Solution
This Aplatho scratching post is a simple yet effective way to keep your kitty entertained and your furniture safe. It’s got a sturdy base and a tall, sisal-wrapped post that’s perfect for scratching. Plus, the dangling toy adds a bit of fun.Pros:Simple and sturdy: Easy to assemble and built to last.Encourages healthy scratching: Keeps your cat’s claws trimmed and furniture intact.Compact design: Perfect for smaller spaces.Cons:Minimal features: Some cats may prefer a scratching post with more perches or toys.Overall, this is a great option for cat owners who want a basic, no-frills scratching post. If your cat is a simple soul who just needs a good scratch, this post is a solid choice.Tip: Add a bit of catnip to the sisal for extra appeal!

Great height for adult cats
I’ve got two chunky kitties, the both like having the more sturdy scratchers with a base. This one is a great height as well. They can jump on top without a problem too.

24 hours literally fell apart at the seams.
When I initially set this up, It was easy to assemble and the cats loved it .We have a decently large number of cats, though, and unfortunately, they completely ripped it apart within 24 hours. As you can see from the pictures, the scratching material was ripped off the top, and the threads are starting to come off. The carpet-like material is being pulled off the bottom. All the fabric on this has pretty much come off within 24 hours of use.With this many cats, I wasn’t expecting it to last as long as it would in a single-cat home. I would have been happy with maybe a month, but not less than a day. I can’t imagine this would last very long even if you just have two heavy scratchers ,we’re probably talking weeks or a month, and that’s not acceptable, especially considering it’s being sold as sturdy.For a single-cat home or for cats who are not heavy scratchers, there’s no point in getting this because it’s huge and supposed to be very sturdy. If you have a single cat who doesn’t really scratch things, you’re not buying an enormous, reinforced cat scratching post.The carpeting material on the bottom needs to be much more firmly affixed to the wood it’s placed around, and the scratchable material on top seems to have been joined with a seam that wasn’t very sturdy or stitched together well. That needs to be addressed as well. No it looks horrible and no longer functions as a cat scratching post. The cats did find it entertaining for several hours but honestly cardboard boxes hold up longer and provide more fun to the average catThey pretty much had half an inch folded over on itself with a single stitch holding it together, which is not going to work. You’re not making a pillowcase here—this thing is supposed to be ripped at continuously. I’m no expert in manufacturing, but I would recommend having an entire area, like 4 inches or more, overlapped between the two pieces and stitched extensively.There’s also nothing really holding this material to the top of the pole other than a small overlap.