Scratching is essential for a cat’s health and state of mind. It signifies their claim to territory in their habitat, and it provides good exercise to keep their claws and paws in good shape. In the wild, cats scratch on the trunks and branches of trees to leave their scent and their mark. Similarly, corrugated cardboard, as a product derived from trees, provides an instinctive connection for house cats to their outdoor nature. With this design, we’ve taken our cat-food-can kitty condo and shrunk it down to scratch pad size. Measuring 15-1/2″ in diameter and 4″ high, this cat scratcher is unlike any other on the market. Made sustainably in the USA, the corrugated cardboard is wider and thicker than other scratch pads. Round pads are often only 1″ thick and 10″ or less in diameter. While that might be fine for kittens, it’s insufficient for an adult cat. Our Endless Buffet scratcher provides ample space for even large cats to stand atop, arch their backs, and dig their claws in