MidWest Homes Pets Scratching Extra Durable Review

Ideally, I'll subtract half a star because the device is a bit wobbly in design. The base is the same size as the two platforms above it; If it were a little bigger it might provide a stronger base. I put it next to the wall for more stability. After my cats got used to the slight movement when jumping on it, everything was fine. They use every level, and even my 19 pound cutthroat cat loves to squeeze into the shelter below. Assembly was easy, all you needed was a screwdriver (Allen key…

Do not install near water. Don't buy if your cats pee on things - this will damage the product and void the warranty. The base of the scratching post (structural element) is made of pressed cardboard (pressed recycled paper), which turns into a mush when wet or even damp. Cats pee on the bottom of the post, which then disintegrated and broke off. (Luckily none of the cats were harmed. The inside of the bottom of the perch, under a faux fur cover, is made from "pressed cardboard" - strips of…

I often encountered whining in reviews that the double-sided screw for mounting the upper basket frame on the lower platform was "too short". But that's not the case! The only thing wrong is the instructions. They say to take a flathead screwdriver and pull the screw all the way down and then attach the post. It won't be possible to do it. I screwed it into the platform just enough to hook securely, then I screwed on the post and there was just enough bolts for the post to clamp the bolt. Then…