We already have a big scratching post for our cat, which he uses extensively. Because he loves the clam sleep for a nap, the tree but not in our living room because of its size, we were looking for a small living room-alternative, that he feels the "close" to us. The scratching post is perfect for this purpose. As real Kratzbaum spare I would not recommend this "toy" but because he has no real change. That part is, however, stable, was adopted quickly and visually looks quite good. Too bad the cat tree industry does not respond to the recurring proposals not to provide the floorboards with plush or carpet, but with a Sisalbezug. That would promise a real benefit for the animal. So that's just a wasted space because no cat, I know, lies down on the floorboard. Bekratzen would but many ...