7 reviews forNatural Paradise Scratching Barrel - Primrose L

I really like this post, I have various traditional large posts which my cats love to scratch, this one is in my living space as it's quite compact and has safe places for my cats to sleep (I have 6 cats), when I fostered kittens they loved this too as it offered nice dark places to sleep and different levels to climb as they got braver.

Wood top arrived with some damage to the edge, leaving splinters, so that wasn’t the best start. It just highlighted that a cat jumping up, was going to damage the wood over time, which could potentially leave cat injured. The cushion on top is held on by a few velcro strips only, not very secure at all. For both the damage and the poor design I requested to return the barrel for a refund, which was accepted. I have replaced with the Diogenes cat barrel which is a much better design.

My cats still enjoy this barrel and the main body has stood the test of time however the basket on top has been a problem. It did not stand up to a stropping cat - it very quickly went to a hole. This could be a problem if your cat is likely to chew the filling. Unfortunately Zooplus don't supply replacement baskets and getting one this size is a problem - may be easier for the larger size barrels. It looks like I'm going to have to make a basket...if my sewing skills are up to it!

Our kitten absolutely loves it and it looks and seems a lot more expensive. It's great being able to wash the bed and inners. I'd definitely recommend.

Both our cats love it. Great quality for the money.

I was looking for a duel purpose cat scratcher. Firstly I wanted a tall scratching post for my large cat and a bed for my other cat who likes to hide. Downside for me is that my cats think it's furniture so won't use it as a scratching post. It does look very smart. It's sturdy and well made. Mine isn't like the photo as in the top bed is sewn on so can't be washed,shame,and the middle hole is not a bed it's just a hole. I would still recommend this but think the photos need updating.

Bought this product for my 15 week old ragdoll kitten as I wanted something that would still be appropriate as he grows. I was very impressed with this as it looks very smart and not out of place in a sitting room. The three tiers of openings are very roomy (at the moment he looks lost inside them), and he is now able to climb onto the top and loves to snooze on it. Excellent product which will be moved next to the patio doors for some summer bird watching in a few months.