Smartcat Ultimate Scratching Post - For All Cats

SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post: Elevate Your Cat's Comfort and Wellbeing

SmartCat, a brand of Pioneer Pet Products, was founded with a mission to enhance the quality of life for pets through superior product design and construction. The story of SmartCat began in the late 1990s, when Betsy Lipscomb, a cat behaviorist and lover, recognized the need to provide solutions for cat owners struggling with unwanted scratching behaviors.

Betsy started Cats International, a free hotline that helped thousands of desperate pet parents find solutions to their cat's issues. Recognizing that declawing was a cruel and unnecessary practice, Betsy set out to create an alternative that would satisfy a cat's natural scratching instincts. She began handcrafting scratching posts from wooden fence posts wrapped in durable sisal rope, and soon these posts became vastly popular.

Determined to turn her passion into a business, Betsy convinced her husband, John, to manufacture a larger version of her homemade scratching post. The result was the flagship product, the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post – a sturdy, 32-inch tall tower that allows cats to fully stretch and tone their muscles while scratching.

In 2009, the company expanded to become Pioneer Pet Products, broadening its range of high-quality pet products. This included the acquisition of the Sticky Paws brand, a tactile tape that deters cats from scratching unwanted surfaces and keeps them away from harmful houseplants.

Today, the trio of SmartCat, Pioneer Pet, and Sticky Paws brands continues to serve pet owners with superior products designed by behavior experts and extensively tested before reaching the market. The SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post remains a beloved centerpiece, offering cats the ultimate scratching experience.

Key features of the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post:

• Sturdy 16" x 16" base that eliminates tipping and wobbling
• 32" height to allow cats to stretch fully and tone muscles
• Durable, fibrous woven sisal that naturally inspires scratching
• Superior to carpeted posts that may snag nails
• Easy assembly with just two included screws

The SmartCat Post Perch (sold separately) can be easily slid onto the top of the scratching post, providing cats with a comfortable, elevated resting area. This accessory gives cats a necessary sense of safety and security, further enhancing their overall wellbeing.

By offering innovative solutions that address the natural needs and behaviors of pets, SmartCat and its sister brands are committed to improving the lives of both cats and their owners. The SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post stands as a testament to this mission, empowering pet parents to meet their feline companions' scratching desires while protecting their homes.

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