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22-04-2007, 09:50 PM   #1

Scratch poles....


Anyone know of a pole that will last! The one my cats have at the moment, is only about 6 weeks old, and they have ruined it already..



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22-04-2007, 09:51 PM   #2

Re: Scratch poles....


I would like to know the answer to that too as my scratch pole is about to disintegrate too!!



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22-04-2007, 09:52 PM   #3

Re: Scratch poles....


There must be one that will last a bit longer!



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22-04-2007, 09:55 PM   #4

Re: Scratch poles....


I hope so!!! I swear my cats get the carving knives out when I have gone to bed!!!!

I have never gone for a bit scratch post thing, but maybe thats not a good idea if they dont last. I just get the pole ones but some are obviously better quality than others.

My first one lasted about two years (from kittens to two obviously) and then the one I have now has lasted about six months and is about to fall apart!!



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22-04-2007, 09:57 PM   #5

Re: Scratch poles....


I have just ordered a fatboy scratching post for my two. They are meant to be longer lasting/hard wearing as they are designed with big, strong cats in mind such as maincoons and nfc's. I am collecting it tomorrow and can give you an update on how it goes if you like.



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22-04-2007, 09:58 PM   #6

Re: Scratch poles....


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Originally Posted by Elaine
I have just ordered a fatboy scratching post for my two. They are meant to be longer lasting/hard wearing as they are designed with big, strong cats in mind such as maincoons and nfc's. I am collecting it tomorrow and can give you an update on how it goes if you like.
Sounds perfect, its Merlin and Chancer that ruin them.....Post a pic please



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22-04-2007, 10:01 PM   #7

Re: Scratch poles....


Yes - Misty is my main scratch post terrorisor!!! I would be interested to hear what you think when your new one arrives Elaine!!



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22-04-2007, 10:06 PM   #8

Re: Scratch poles....


http://www.ukpetsupplies.com/Details...4&ParentId=214

They are quite expensive, aprox £30 plus postage and packing of around £10 to £15, so I thought I'd go to my local pet shop and ask if they can order one and for how much. They can and so i am getting it for £30 and no postage and packing.



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22-04-2007, 10:08 PM   #9

Re: Scratch poles....


the one I got my 3 for christmas is still going strong, hardly showing any wear at all. I have the one shown in this link

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/s...ts/large/36487



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22-04-2007, 10:11 PM   #10

Re: Scratch poles....


Found this site where it is a bit cheaper...

http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/a...ing_Posts.html


Only £21 but postage is £6.99 so equates to £28 total, but if you were ordering other bits the postage wont seem so excessive.



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