| | |  | Brushes, Combs & Dematting | Home » » » » Cosmic Alpine Scratcher | | | | | | | Description: | | Cosmic Scratchers are made from durable cardboard, in the USA. Cardboard scratchers help detract cats from scratching furniture and rugs. Cosmic scratchers are catnip-treated . The Cosmic Alpine Scratcher is the original incline scratcher. | | | Features: | |
• Durable cardboard material
• Original incline scratcher
• Ergonomical scratching position
• USA made
• Includes extra bag of catnip
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 18.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 10.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.45 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 42 reviews |
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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Another Glowing ReviewMar 11, 2006
By T. Ho
"The_footbagger"
I decided to buy this scratcher after I read the reviews here at Amazon. I picked it up from my local PetSmart, and boy, it sure does work! I put a little bit of the included catnip on it, and my kitty jumped on the scratcher like, well . . . like a cat that's smelled catnip. I've had it a few weeks now, haven't added any catnip since that first day, and she still loves scratching. I think she's clawing the sofa and bed less, but I'm not sure, since she can be very sneaky and could be doing it when I'm away. However, when I am home, I just pat the cosmic cardboard scratcher, and she pounces on it and picks on it like a good cat. In other words, I give it two thumbs up, and my cat I'm sure would give it two paws up as well. Oh, and one more thing, I think I will buy the refills, but it seems like the current set of cardboard will last at least a few months, but like I said, I just recently bought this and can't say for sure. Hope this helps.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
awesomeJan 29, 2005
By logipogi
I don't have this exact one, but from the same company. I tried it without the catnip and my cat wouldn't use it at all. A week later I sprinkled the catnip on the board and now she uses it all the time. I highly recommend this product - it works!!!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
TabithaApr 04, 2008
By Tabitha
This is the BEST cat scratch pad ever. My cat knew what to do immediately and has used it ever since. Such a relief she's not scratching the furniture. If there were ten stars I would give them to this product.
Thank you
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
The Perfect Bargain ScratcherNov 17, 2010
By T. Ater
"Timecow"
What a great scratcher! I had purchased one of these cardboard type scratchers from a store a while back. It was the smaller kind that sits flat on the floor, but is the same type of surface for scratching. While my cat (Wooster) used it often, he had to stand on it or it would just slide towards him, or even lift of the ground and come at him, usually flipping over and making a mess with the bits of shredded cardboard and catnip ending up all over the place. The ALPINE SCRATCHER looked like a much better design, and for the price, I figured it was worth a try.
Boy am I glad I got one!
I will list the pros/cons at the bottom if you want a quick review, but for my full review, read on...It is much wider than the other one we had, and the angle is a huge plus. Wooster can even scratch without having to stand on it, though he usually does anyway, but because of it's size he has plenty of room even with his ample self on top of it. Though the whole thing is just folded cardboard, it is surprisingly sturdy. Wooster is a ten pound cat, and even when he uses it to jump off of like a spring-board, it doesn't even flex. There are holes on each side allowing access to a small hanging toy inside, and when he noticed this, he went absolutely wild. Though he destroyed it, it is only because of the ferocity with which he attacked it, and NO toy would have lasted. However, the way it is designed, it is easy to attach another toy and hang it inside the box, so he gets a new toy to attack whenever his dad has time to replace it. Wooster is a picky cat, and often ignores the many toys and other things dad brings home for him, but the Alpine Scratcher is his favorite thing ever! We have had it for a couple weeks now, and he still runs to it many times throughout the day. Sometimes he just lays on it, sometimes he scratches on it, and sometimes he rolls around and slides down it, kicking and biting it like freshly downed prey. In fact, I barely had set it down on the floor after taking off the plastic wrap before he attacked it. I know some people will not believe me, but I swear right after he first saw it, ran to it, and gave it a good scratch, he looked up at me with an expression of gratitude! And that was before I even added any catnip to it! Though it appears that it will last a long time, there are replaceable "Scratch-pads" you can buy to use in the angled frame, so even if you have an "aggressive scratcher" that really tears up the cardboard insert, you can keep the sturdy frame and just replace the pad that gets torn up. For an all cardboard piece, the Alpine Scratcher is well built, and will last a long time, even with heavy use. It comes with a small bag of catnip, which if you just use to entice your cat to use the scratcher, will last a long time. Wooster doesn't care if there is nip in it or not. The texture alone is enough to make it irresistible. (Or as we describe it, it is a "Must Scratch" item)It is completely recyclable, so if it ever does wear out, you can just unfold it and toss it in with the rest of your cardboard. I highly recommend this scratcher to anyone with a cat.
Pros:
* Surprisingly sturdy - For a simple folded cardboard piece, it is well designed and will last a long time
* Replaceable "Scratch Pad", so it is cheap to replace the part that gets torn up, which also means less waste, (though it is totally recyclable, so there is really no real "waste" anyway.
* Wide scratch surface - Much bigger than most other similar scratchers.
* The angle makes it a better (and more fun) scratcher.
* Hidden hanging toy was a big hit
Cons:
(Note: These are little things, and should not discourage you from getting the scratcher, just some notes you might find helpful)
* The holes that allow access to the toy... You may want to enlarge them just a bit depending on the size/shape of your cat. Wooster went nuts for the toy and occasionally stuck his head all the way in. With the box being as light as it is, when he tried to pull his head out, the whole box came with him. It was not on that tightly, and he always managed to pull his head out, but not until he had knocked the box over and drug it across the room a few feet. Either slightly enlarging the holes or sticking the box to the floor will fix this little problem.
* The toy that came with mine was a little foil "Scrunchy" ball, and was easily destroyed. Some cats (like mine) might be tempted to eat these. If you have a cat like that, I suggest changing the toy inside, which is easy to do.
* The Catnip... Cosmic Catnip in the past was one of the best. Though there will always be some cats who don't like it, most cats love it, including a lot of cats who don't normally even like catnip. However, I have noticed the last few times I have bought some, and in the little bag that comes with the scratcher, there seem to be more "Pokey things" like stems and little prickly bits than there used to be. ALL catnip will have some of this, but for some reason, and maybe it has just been bad luck, but it seems like there are more of these things in this nip these days. Just poor it in your hand, and sift out the pokey stuff, and it is fine.
The only other thing I can say is that I wish they would offer this exact product in a selection of more "Designer Friendly" styles... It would look great in all one color, or with a simple, elegant pattern, instead of the cartoon Swiss Kitties, but maybe that will be available down the road.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful savior for your funiture!Jan 29, 2007
By Rochelle M. Stewart
I bought this for my cat for Christmas. I'll tell you she no longer tries to use the couch as a scratching post. I love it and would highly recommend it to other cat owners.
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