Choose the various model
There are common four types of cat scratching boards: Flat, curved, bowl-shaped,3D and column.
1.Flat cat scratching pad
Cat love degree:★★
Recommendation index:★★

Flat-plate cat scratching boards are more common on the market.
Flat shape, no curvature, cats can only bend over and scratch, which makes it easier for the cat to get bored, and soon abandon it. But the most important is that they are cheap.
2.Curved shape cardboard
Cat love degree:★★★☆
Recommendation index:★★★★

It is the most common cat scratching board on the market now, and it is half of opening shopping apps. Subdivided, the curved scratchboard can be divided into wave shape and bed shape. Because of the ups shape, the cat can scratch from different angles and strengths when scratching. Sometimes the cat likes to lie on it.
There are also problems. First, it is relatively thin, easy to move, and it is uneven to be dragged into the corner by the master; second, it is not durable enough, and the curved surface may be flattened by the master in half a month.
Fortunately, it is very cheap, a few dollars, very cost-effective, and it is not distressed if broken.

3.3D cat scratching board
Cat love degree:★★★★★
Recommendation index:★★★★

This kind of scratching board is the same as the curved scratching board in terms of scratching function, but it integrates some toy functions and holes that cats like, so it is more popular than the curved scratching board. It can be used on three sides and is more durable. However, the three-dimensional one is slightly more expensive than the curved one, and it takes up space, which affects the overall cost performance.
4.Bowl scratcher
Cat love degree:★★★★★
Recommendation index:★★★★

Cat Scratch Bowl, also known as Happy Bowl, you can see from the picture that it is not a cat litter than a cat litter. It is the net celebrity in the cat scratching board. This kind of cat scratching board has a pleasing shape, various angles, and a good scratching experience. So cats like it very much, especially like lying down and sleeping inside.
The only problem is that the price is a little bit higher, especially the large ones. Recommended to start with a fixed base and a replaceable grab plate, which is more affordable.

5.Scratching post
Cat love degree:★★★★☆
Recommendation index:★★★★★

Looking at the picture, you can see that it is different from the previous ones. The first few types are consumables. But the scratching post can almost be regarded as a fixed facility. It is a bit more expensive, but it can use all the time, so the cost performance is still very high.
Choose from various material
There are three main materials: sisal rope, sisal fabric, and corrugated paper.
1.corrugated paper
Cat love degree:★★★★☆
Recommendation index:★★★★

Corrugated paper is our commonly used carton and the most common material for cat scratchers.
Advantage：
① Cheap! Carton boxes are definitely the cheapest.
② There are many shapes to satisfy the cat's scratching desire. Many cat scratchers made of corrugated paper are added with Polygonum Vulgare powder, and most cats will like it very much.
Disadvantage:
① Poor durability.
② It is easy to fall off scraps of paper and needs to be cleaned frequently.
2.Sisal rope scratcher
Cat love degree:★★★★
Recommendation index:★★★★☆

Sisal is a perennial tropical hard-leaf fiber crop. It is originally produced in Mexico and is now mainly grown in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and other places. It is the most widely used hard fiber in the world today. Sisal fiber has a tough texture, abrasion resistance, salt alkali resistance, corrosion resistance. In short, it is scratch resistantly.
Moreover, this actually can be eaten and used for meat tenderization, beer clarification, cheese manufacturing, seafood processing, protein hydrolysis, and treatment of certain diseases such as inflammation and indigestion. And it can even be used for brewing.

Advantage：
①The claw feels good, and the cat feels particularly refreshed when scratching. It scratches for the first time and wants to scratch it for the second time.
②The unique fragrance attracts cats, it is natural and healthy, and there is no need to worry about cats eating by mistake.
Disadvantage：
Through the glue and the cat scratching board, the string is easy to loosen and fall off over time, and the cat will not like it after playing for a long time.
Tips:
If you think that the sisal rope board is too expensive, we can buy sisal rope and glue online to make it. The price is nearly half cheaper.
3.Sisal scratching fabric board
Cat love degree:★★★★☆
Recommendation index:★★★★

The material is the same as sisal rope, but when sisal rope fiber is used to be woven into cloth, flax, ramie, jute, abaca and other materials may be added.
This material has the characteristics of breathable, soft and comfortable, washable, sunproof, anticorrosive, and antibacterial, but...not abrasion-resistant.
Advantage：
The upgraded version of sisal rope, solving the problem that the rope is easy to loosen and fall off. It is more stronger and has a longer life.
Disadvantage：
After using for a long time, it is easy to fluff and fluff, resulting in poor claw feeling, and it is not very good in appearance.

Best recommendation
Based on the above models, materials, and prices, we give priority to recommend three cat scratchers for shit shovelers with different needs.

1.Curved Corrugated Cat Scratch Board
Nothing else, it's cheap. There are cheaper ones, but considering the chipping and other factors, I chose a moderate one.
2.Sisal rope scratching post
An affordable cat post, prefer to be with larger home space. If the rope is broken, you can buy another one to replace it.
3.Anti-scratch sofa
For the cat that does not change, you can only deal with it with anti-scratch stickers. Although it is ugly. At any rate, it can protect the sofa well.

Other questions about scratching boards
1、Where is the best place?
① Keep it close to sleeping and resting areas.
② If possible, there are three-dimensional ones, and they are not very expensive. They can be fixed on the corner of the sofa, on the wall, or in front of the bathroom.
2、How to place it properly?
① The scratcher is either flat on the ground or perpendicular to the wall.
② The vertical scratcher should be about 30 cm above the ground. Please adjust the size of the cat as the cat grows. The key point is to make the cat easy to stand and scratch.
3.How many are suitable?
It is recommended to buy two for a cat, because one should be placed next to the sleeping place.
4.How big is it to buy?
The size of the scratcher is preferably about 15-20 cm wide and 30-40 cm long. If it’s trouble.some, it’s simpler. The bigger the better, the bigger one is more popular with cats.
5. How to choose good or bad?
① It is recommended to buy a scratch board that does not contain chemicals to ensure the health of the cat. Because the cat will sometimes chew.
② Choose the right pore size. If the surface of the scratching board has a small hole, the cat is not very fond of scratching, and the cardboard is not resistant to scratching. It is recommended to choose a larger aperture, and the ventilation of the gripper is also better.
③ If the cat scratcher is easy to flatten or deform after being pressed, it means that the material has poor weight resistance and cannot withstand the cat's long-term play, and it is not recommended to buy it.
④We can judge the wear rate of the scratching board from the consumption rate of the surface of the scratching board and the number of crumbs, and help the cat to replace the scratching board with a new one in time.