{"product_id":"cat-scratching-post-81cm-sisal-scratcher-top-perch-brown","title":"Cat Scratching Post 81cm | Tall Sisal Scratcher with Top Perch \u0026 Hanging Ball, Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecat scratching post\u003c\/strong\u003e stands 81 cm tall on a 41 x 41 cm base, with a sisal-wrapped column, a top perch and a hanging ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we picked it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight is the thing most scratching posts get wrong. Cats scratch to stretch as much as to sharpen, and a post shorter than their full reach gets ignored in favour of the sofa arm. The sisal column here runs 76 cm, which is enough for an average adult cat to stretch right out rather than hunching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide 41 x 41 cm base matters for the same reason. A tall post on a narrow base rocks when a cat pulls down on it, and a post that rocks is a post they stop using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e76 cm of sisal column, enough for a full adult stretch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41 x 41 cm base for stability at that height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19.5 x 19.5 cm top perch for sitting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging ball on the top board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sisal rope over a particle board core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown and cream plush finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;border:1px solid #E6DAC7;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2A3A2A;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D9B48C;\"\u003ePawbrio product guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#FAF6EF;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#F1E7D8;color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e81 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eScratching height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e76 cm of sisal column\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eBase size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e41 x 41 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eTop perch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e19.5 x 19.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eSuits cats up to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003e5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF6EF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;font-weight:700;color:#A6764C;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #EFE6D8;\"\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#FAF6EF;border-top:1px solid #E6DAC7;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2A3A2A;\"\u003eHow to measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand your cat against a wall and measure floor to front paws at full stretch. If that is under 76 cm, this post lets them reach their whole length on it. The manufacturer rates the perch for cats up to 5 kg.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 L x 41 W x 81 H cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 x 41 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScratching column\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5 x 14.5 x 76 H cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5 x 19.5 x 2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticle board, plush, natural sisal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown and cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum cat weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x cat scratching post with hanging ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required and the manual is supplied. Put it where your cat already scratches rather than somewhere out of the way, which usually means beside the sofa or the door frame they have been using. Tighten the column to the base fully, and re-check it after a fortnight once it has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing it safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perch is rated for cats up to 5 kg, so a heavier cat should not be jumping onto the top board. Check the hanging ball's cord regularly and remove it if it frays, since a worn cord is a strangulation risk. Trim away loose sisal strands as the column wears, as they can be swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum the sisal and the plush to lift hair and loose fibre. Spot-clean the plush with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Fraying sisal is normal wear and means the post is doing its job; replace the post once the column is worn through to the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked UK delivery on every Pawbrio order. Orders are processed in 1–3 working days and usually arrive within 4–9 working days. Unused items can be returned within 30 days. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 81 cm tall enough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most adult cats, yes. The sisal column runs 76 cm, which covers the full stretch of an average adult. Measure your cat at full reach against a wall if you want to be certain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMy cat is over 5 kg. Can he use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe can scratch the column, but the manufacturer rates the top perch to 5 kg, so we would not have a heavier cat jumping up onto it. For a bigger cat, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cat-trees\"\u003ecat trees and towers\u003c\/a\u003e with wider platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pet-faq__item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it wobble?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pet-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is 41 x 41 cm, which is wide for a post of this height. Tighten the column fully during assembly and re-check it after a couple of weeks, as that is when most posts loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact the Pawbrio team\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you choose the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbrio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55557734072657,"sku":"PB-CSVS81","price":77.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/9831\/9697\/files\/cat-scratching-post-81cm-cat-reaching-for-the-scratcher-s-hanging-ball.png?v=1793435968","url":"https:\/\/pawbrio.co.uk\/products\/cat-scratching-post-81cm-sisal-scratcher-top-perch-brown","provider":"Pawbrio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}