Snooza are an Australian company that manufactures a variety of pet related products including pet beds, blankets, cat and dog accessories.

The scratching pole

The Snooza scratching pole is made of recycled plastic (guaranteed to never split or rot according to the website) and fits firmly into the provided base (which is completed covered with scratch resistant material). The pole includes a replaceable cover that is staple-free and that slides snugly over the pole. Two sizes of the scratching pole are available (small at 52cm(H) x 8cm(W) and large at 80cm(H) x 8cm(W)). In addition, a top-base can also be purchased (not road-tested however here).

The verdict

Having the ability to replace the pole cover when it is worn (rather than throwing the pole away) is I believe a huge benefit. Replacement covers come in a variety of colours (so you can change to match your interior / surrounds) and are around $15 each. Far cheaper than buying another pole and kinder to the environment. My only minor quibble with the pole is that I do wonder whether the cover could be made of a more a durable material. Depending on how much your cat uses the pole, replacing the cover can be a regular thing - not a huge investment in money terms but nonetheless it does add up. I have also noticed that leaving a worn cover on the pole tends to lead to my cat getting the backing material stuck in his claws. Note ideal. Having said the above, I do believe the Snooza Scratching Pole is one of the best on the market for the price and my cat certainly seems to enjoy using it.

Score: 8/10

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