Best Scratching Pads for Cats

Good for kitties of all shapes, sizes, and ages. A great place for your cat to hang out and work off some excess energy. Made of recyclable cardboard and non-toxic corn starch glue so there is nothing dangerous to your kitty. Tough enough to withstand lots of scratching and biting. Five layers of high-quality corrugated cardboard will keep kitty busy for a long time to come.

Cardboard Cat Scratch Pad

Not the best for really big cats.

Best Bang for the Buck

Coching

Best for Everyday Use

An affordable, cat-pleasing option.

Offered in different colors and shapes. Features an irresistible scratching texture that closely mimics tree bark. Made of tough, corrugated, and 100% recycled cardboard that can withstand lots of scratching. The surface of this pad is reversible, so when the pad starts to look worn out just flip it over.

XL Wide Corrugated Cat Scratchers

May take up a little more real estate in your home.

Kitty City

Bargain Pick

A great choice for a starter set.

The materials for this pad are 100% recycled so it is safe for your kitty. Comes in a pack of three pads. Use this pad to cut down on cat-related damage to your furniture. This pad satisfies your kitty's need to use its claws in a safe way. These pads have a convenient size that doesn't take up too much space.

Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge

Uninteresting design.

PetFusion

Customer Favorite

Surpasses others on our shortlist for its stability, quality, and cat-attracting materials –hands down the best.

Top-of-the-line construction quality for a scratcher. Offers a nice environment for both lounging and scratching. Surprisingly easy to clean.

It's slightly on the heavy side, but it's also rugged and well-made.

FUKUMARU

Cat Scratcher Mat

Best for Small Spaces

A space-saver for those in smaller homes.

This attractive mat is made with 100% safe and nontoxic materials so kitty can attack it with no fear. This pad can do double duty as a napping spot or litter box mat. Latex on the underside of the pad helps to keep it in place. This pad can distract your kitty from sofas and curtains and other inviting fabrics in your house.