We always had the problem that our cat, if you do not equal spurts, be left out of our great closet in the bedroom. Since we did not want to set up scratching posts everywhere, I ordered this scratching board. Seidem he is content now in the bedroom no longer in our cupboard doors but scratched out on the scratching board, is really well made, there have been a few months and I have to say, it holds wonderful! Our tomcat loves it! I can recommend with good conscience!