Best scratch-and-nap cardboard loungeTrees & scratchersScratch Lounge
The Original Scratch Lounge XL
A walled cardboard scratcher cats can scratch on and sleep in
About $40 (Sep 2026)
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Cat Trees & Scratchers
Best cheap horizontal pads
Kitty City XL Cardboard Scratch Pads (3-Pack)
Kitty City
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Three double-sided 10 x 18 inch cardboard pads to spread around the house
About $18 for 3 (Sep 2026)
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Our take
An inexpensive way to find out whether your cat prefers horizontal scratching, and to put a scratch spot in every room. The listing gives each pad as 10 x 18 x 1.5 inches, double-sided, made of recycled corrugated cardboard, with a bag of catnip included. Flat pads slide on smooth floors and wear through faster than sisal.
Who it's for: Kittens, cats who scratch rugs, and anyone testing what their cat likes before spending more.
Skip if: Your cat only scratches upright furniture. Buy a tall post.
Pros
- Three pads, so you can cover several rooms
- Double-sided: flip when one side wears (per listing)
- Catnip included
Cons
- Light pads slide around on hard floors
- Cardboard crumbs
- Too short for a full vertical stretch
Specs
- Pad size
- 10 x 18 x 1.5 in each (per listing)
- Count
- 3 pads + catnip
- Material
- Recycled corrugated cardboard
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Amazon Basics Sisal Cat Scratching Post
Tall sisal post with a stable base — teach the sofa a boundary
About $15–$35
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