Cat Scratching Posts

Sisal posts and pads that save your sofa.
Trees & Towers Scratching Posts All Cat Trees, Condos & Scratchers

28 products

About Cat Scratching Posts: buying guide & FAQs

Cat Scratching Posts at Loaf & Wag: 35 products in stock, $16 to $242, every one shipping free from a US warehouse.

We are a retailer, not a manufacturer — this collection stocks Pet Life and Direct Wicker alongside unbranded pieces we judge on build quality alone, and every product page names the brand that makes that item.

What to look for

  • Base weight and width decide stability more than height does — a tall tower on a narrow base will rock when a large cat lands on it.
  • Sisal rope wears far longer than carpet on scratching posts, and cats generally prefer its texture.
  • Post height matters: cats want a full vertical stretch, so a post shorter than your cat’s standing reach will be ignored.
  • Check platform diameter against your cat’s size — a perch smaller than a curled-up cat will not get used.

Frequently asked questions

Will a tall cat tree stay stable with a large cat?
Look for a wide, heavy base and thick support posts. Floor-to-ceiling models brace against the ceiling and are the steadiest option for big or multi-cat households.
How hard is assembly?
Most arrive flat-packed with numbered parts and the tools included. Typical assembly runs 20–40 minutes with no extra equipment.
How fast is shipping, and what about returns?
Every order ships free from a US warehouse and arrives within 4–10 business days. Orders placed before 3:00 PM Eastern Time on a business day count that day as business day one. You have a 30-day return window; manufacturing defects are covered free, and other return conditions vary by brand and are listed in our refund policy.