Turbo Scratcher

Review on: The Turbo Scratcher cat toy.


The Upside:

Cats can be pretty picky about their toys. Some of them are satisfied with a simple laser pointer or a crumpled piece of paper, others prefer fake mice and other store-bought toys. I've found that almost all cats love the Turbo Scratcher. Not only is it a simple, fun toy, but it also contains a cardboard pad in the center that can be used to trim those claws down. It is a simple concept: the cat swipes the ball, and it spins around in the plastic circle.

I have found that when I have the Turbo Scratcher out, the cats flock to it. They are less inclined to use the furniture to sharpen their claws. I've tried other cat scratching posts, and, most times, they just don't want to use them. The toy + scratcher is such a winning combo. Also, it is possible to replace the ball. It comes with a ball (at least when I purchased it), but stores like Petco also sell ones that light up. It isn't difficult to replace the ball, or the cardboard pad for that matter. Another way to make your cats love/use this toy and scratcher even more is to sprinkle some catnip on the cardboard. My cats really do go crazy for this thing.

The Downside:

It's a bit pricey for a cat toy (around twenty dollars after tax and whatnot). Also, you have to replace the cardboard scratching pads after a while, and those cost about eight dollars. There's also the price of catnip, if you want to use that. In addition, it was a little difficult for me to find a place that sold Turbo Scratchers, but that could be because of the area I live in. I found the Turbo Scratcher, as well as replacement pads and the light-up balls, at a Petco. Despite how much it costs, it really is worth it. I didn't think my cats would use the cardboard pad, but they do! In all, you are are getting a toy that your cat will love, as well as something that is way more practical than a scratching post. The Turbo Scratcher may seem a bit large, but it's pretty easy to store away (a lot easier than a scratching post).

The Random Reviewer gives the Turbo Scratcher a 4/5 because of the cost!

If you'd like to watch a video of my cat playing with this toy, please click on the link below, and skip to the :50 (fifty seconds) mark if you want to go straight to the toy part.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T62NqSPimaY