How long would you say this would last? We have one indoor cat and we go through a typical pet store jumbo sized scratcher about once a month.
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Liz, I think it would for sure last longer than a month! It is very sturdy. My kitten uses it daily, and I've had it about 2 months. I can't really tell that there is that much wear. You can also turn it over when one side gets worn and tattered.
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I have two cats that LOVE this lounger. When I'd had it for 8 months I turned it over and they started working on the other side. I'm going to estimate that it will last at least a year - perhaps a few months longer. And that's why it's worth $50 to me...any other scratchers I purchased in the past didn't last nearly this long, so over time they ended up actually being more expensive.
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I have two of these and I have 4 cats. These two scratchers have been in my house for 1 year and they are still going strong. I have other, smaller, scratchers about the house and that might be the reason I am getting a good long life out of these big loungers. All four of my cats love them.
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I will have had mine for two years on September 8. I have two cats (though one cat uses it more often than the other) and their lounger is still in excellent condition. I just flip it from one side to another every now and again. I like the idea of slicing it down the middle and rebinding it, but I will just probably buy a new one (or one of these other new products PetFusion has released) when they're ready. So -- this is a long-lasting, attractive piece.
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We've had ours for a year. It has been loved heavily in that time period. They sleep on it (not at the same time), love to scratch on it, and it fits beautifully in our living room (not an eye sore). It can be turned over, so it really does last a long time. The cool effect of the cut cardboard is gone after a month or so of use, but the piece itself lasts at least a year. We're about ready to buy a new one and place the current one in a less conspicuous place.
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We have had the pair for about a month and we expect they'll last at least 6-12 months; they're quite large 10 1/2' x 34" and are very dense, plus they can be flipped over to the other side. The cats don't scratch all the time; they like to lounge on them, especially when in the sun. Also, we have scratch towers, so they have choices. Our son has had a pair for over three months for his three cats and is still on the first side. Eventually, we'll cut them in half (lengthwise) and basically have four scratchers. Hope this helps.
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It took my indoor cat (16 lbs) a year to wear down both sides of the PetFusion cat scratcher. And George hits it at least twice a day.
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Mine lasted 5 months with two cats. I thought about cutting it in half and letting them tear up the insides for another 6 months, but I was too lazy.
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At least one year with clawed 2 cats. Our cats tear up all other scratchers fast, but this one is a year old, used daily and looks decent. It's really sturdy- my 5 year old & 3 year old step in it to reach stuff (even though I say "don't do that!") but its fine. Plus, my cats run through it and just generally play with it. It's sturdy enough to put up with a lot of abuse (it doesn't flip over easily). And it doesn't get ripped to shreds that end up all over your floor. BOTTOM LINE: lasts longer than any others I've bought!
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I have ten (10!) cats and their lounger has been in use since April 2012. I'll probably cut it in two, reverse the sides, and tie it together with sisal soon (it's looking more than a bit ragged), cuz they love it so much. I'll definitely another, or two, when I order it again.
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For my cat, it takes about 6 - 9 months before it starts to look worn out. But even when it's worn out, my cat still goes to the old one out of habit, even tho she has a replacement.
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No, not as much as other scratchers. My cat loves it. He is a big cat and he can spread out on it.
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Depends on how often you cat(s) play in it. I pull the whole thing apart, clean it, and change the filter every 2 to 3 weeks.
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It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area... » Read More It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... « Show Less
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I use this post for all cats in our rescue. I apply cat nip and they love it. I have it in kitten rooms and it is sturdy enough for very large cats. Cats need to scratch and this scratcher gives them the height they need to get a good stretch for their muscles. Before we had a building we had all cats in one location using this post. 40 cats scratched on 4 posts for over a year and they showed only a little wear. Not one has ever fallen over. The cats love them. It looks much better that the sisal rope scratchers that end up with the rope unraveling pretty quickly.
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I would say it's more for a very petite cat or kitten. If you've got a fat and or mostly average sized one it won't fit into the bottom portion. Also the scratching post part only last roughly 2-3 months for my cats. Wasn't really a good purchase for the price.
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I would say not for an extended period. It also depends on the kitties claws and sharpness. If keep trimmed I would say 9 months to a year.
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not exactly sure but giving my cat 2 per day lasted a little over a month. plan on 1 bag per month
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My cat has used it daily for almost a year, and there are only tiny pieces of cardboard sitting on top. If you have multiple cats there might be more scratched off.
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I run a nonprofit kitty sanctuary. I have 6 of these. When I find one the cats love I buy several. It is glued or screwed very well. They love to scratch the cardboard area. There is no way to replace the board however. But it will last a long time if you don't have dozens of kitties scratching. It is durable and for the price it is one of my favorite purchases. I have it in 5 different colors. I hope this helped. Betsy
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The 6 pack I just bought has an expiration date of 7/17 ! That's plenty of time to use them!!They are the best, no scratching on furniture since I started using them., I put one in every room the cats go in!!!
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I clean mine everyday and they last me about 6 months. I have 2 cats and two boxes side by side for them at all times. I highly recommend them!
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I can't speak for the average lifespan, but I've had mine for 9 months now and I run it about twice per week on about a 1500 sq ft floor. I haven't had any issues. One thing though, with that much animal fur you are going to have to empty the robot's dustbin a lot as it isn't very large. I usually have to empty it once in the middle of it's run, and I only have one cat. They do make a bigger dustbin for them.
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It depends on the animal's size. I have two male cats, and the pouch lasts about five weeks.
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I have two long cats, heaviest one is 17#, the other probably 14. They rarely go in the cubby and use the platforms only as a means to get to the big curved top lair. They fight for position on it and it hasn't broken or fallen yet. Eventually I got two of them, so they'd stop fighting. Didn't work, they now fight over both of them. But they do hold up and look very nice. They use the long scratching post quite a bit as it is tall and they can stretch and scratch. Thanks to whomever put up the info about where to purchase new pads for the item. Guessing these will last as long as my cats. I have two long cats, heaviest one is 17#, the other probably 14. They rarely go in the cubby and use the platforms only as a means to get to the big curved top lair. They fight for position on it and it hasn't broken or fallen yet. Eventually I got two of them, so they'd stop fighting. Didn't work, they now fight over both of them. But they do hold up and look very nice. They use the long scratching post quite a bit as it is tall and they can stretch and scratch. Thanks to whomever put up the info about where to purchase new pads for the item. Guessing these will last as long as my cats.
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Lasts about a month when pluggwd in. You probably could extend it if you unplugged it from the electrical socket. But your cat wouldn't receive the benefits from it not being plugged in. However the effects on your cat may linger for a few days. Trial & error tests would be needed to tell how your cat respones to it and how long the effects are.