Catit Cat Scratcher with Catnip - Narrow Scratching Board for Cats (Model 52410) - Perfect for Indoor Play & Nail Care for Kittens & Adult Cats

OK! So this is nothing more than a glorified cardboard product, but it is a furniture-saver and cat-pleaser, nonetheless. I love it! I've tried several of these with my cats nearly 10 years ago, and all they did was make a horrid mess I had to constantly pick up. The cats also tore through them like nobody's business, and I was too broke to keep replacing them. I've tried posts and even free, spare carpeting. The spare carpeting was the only thing that lasted, but those aren't much better when it comes to the mess, and they aren't exactly cost effective.I decided to try this product due to the wide size of it, but I turned out to be more than impressed. It's much sturdier than the older version I've used, and it seems to last a crazy-long time, helping me to save money. It also doesn't shed half as much as others I've used--at least, not until they've massacred it as much as they could. Even then it's still not as bad.Per someone else's suggestion on here, I flipped the insert over when I noticed it was getting worn down, which worked great and it was like new again. I ordered it in July and it would still be good to go, despite consistent, daily use; however, one of my cats apparently loved it so much, that they decide to yack all over it. I cleaned it up as best as I could and re-flipped it to the older side until I can purchase a new one. It's still working great--though my inner germaphobe is after a new one.This has been doing a wonderful job of saving door frames, beds, and prohibited areas of carpet. I was really worried they wouldn't grasp the transition from the pads of carpet I had out for them (which they actually stuck to while in use, amazingly enough), but they took right to the Catit. Only thing I'd change would be the ugly-ish font on the side for a more pleasing graphic, but it's not a huge deal. I've also started to consider the idea of attaching rubber shelf liner to the bottom to help keep it in place, as it does get moved about a bit much--again, not a huge deal. I also don't know where they get their catnip from, but it must be some A-Grade stuff! My cats go super nuts over it, which is rare, and I just do a little sprinkle every few months. I sometimes look down at them with envy as they roll around in a near-euphoric state. So not fair...