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product_id: 1273496
title: "SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED"
brand: "smartcat"
price: "$160"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Smart Cat"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1273496-smartcat-perch-for-the-ultimate-scratching-post-color-red
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# 12.5 x 14 in spacious perch Machine-washable quilted pad Durable solid wood platform SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED

**Brand:** smartcat
**Price:** $160
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Elevate your cat’s chill game with style and security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED by smartcat
- **How much does it cost?** $160 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1273496-smartcat-perch-for-the-ultimate-scratching-post-color-red)

## Best For

- smartcat enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smartcat brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elevated Safety Zone:** Gives your cat a secure, high vantage point to relax and observe.
- • **Seamless SmartCat Fit:** Slides effortlessly onto the Ultimate Scratching Post for a sleek, integrated look.
- • **Durability Meets Comfort:** Sturdy wooden base supports your cat’s weight while providing cozy lounging space.
- • **Modern Minimalist Design:** Compact 12.5 x 14 inch platform blends style with function in any home.
- • **Reversible Claw-Safe Pad:** Dual-sided quilted cushion that’s gentle on claws and easy to clean.

## Overview

The SmartCat Perch in vibrant red is a durable, easy-to-install wooden platform designed exclusively for the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post. Measuring 12.5 by 14 inches, it offers a spacious, elevated spot for cats to lounge safely. Featuring a reversible, machine-washable quilted pad, it combines comfort with practicality. This perch enhances your cat’s environment by providing a secure vantage point while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic favored by discerning pet owners.

## Description

This Perch for the Ultimate Scratching Post gives your cats a comfortable spot to nap, sleep or just hang out. It fits easily on the SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post. The durable pad is machine washable.

Review: First thoughts: Glad I finally bought one! With update... - I received this today less than an hour ago, so take this for what it’s worth...a first impression only. I’ll provide an updated review later. I’ve been on the fence about buying the perch for many years, mainly because of the reviews. I’ve cycled through three of the posts in about 14 years (for the same two cats, now one). My boy has taken to sitting on the top, new place new vantage point I guess, so I decided it was time to roll the dice to help make him more comfortable. Very glad I did! It slides right on, feels extremely sturdy and is bigger than I expected. Never bothered with measurements but it looks vastly wider after seeing him balance on the post top daily. He’s only 10lbs and will be 18 this year, still agile but fragile. Now about that cushion...everything you read is true, unfortunately. Super slippery and definitely not acceptable as designed. As an immediate fix, I slipped a pot holder with rubber backing under there just to let him test it. Works surprisingly well!! I put him right on it and he took to it instantly. Yay! Then I noticed the base started wobbling as he moved. It doesn’t normally do that. But it’s been a long time since I tightened anything on it, so I’m really hoping that will be easily resolved. Like I said, first impressions only. One more thing of note....mainly cosmetic. The underside of the brace or perch base that slides on, is now visible to me from a low angle (on the sofa) and it’s a bit of visual noise I wasn’t counting on seeing. It bothers me after having such attractive, clean lines from the post all these years. Or it’s because I’m a total fuss-pot in general! I also don’t love the tacky red oven-mitt looking red cushion either. I plan on yanking some tips from other reviewers here by using a flor carpet tile (on order) and maybe using a smartly placed piece of ribbon to hide the brace underneath. This is for him though, so if it doesn’t work out, that’s okay. He loves laying on anything red anyway, so weirdly that might be better. I’ll let you know my final thoughts and send pictures. But no matter what, I’m not sorry that I finally tried it! Update: I really should have waited to make my review. I haven’t made the cosmetic adjustments I mentioned yet. But I did buy a new post and after setting it up I realized the perch does not fit as well on the new one. It readily slides out of place but it fitted snuggly on the old post. It’s only been about a week, so it should not have needed tightening that soon. Now the whole thing seems like more trouble than it’s worth. Lots of fiddling around to make it work. I took it off and my cat is back up there on the tiny post top, very happy with his old balancing act! He didn’t really trust the perch as is, and neither do I. Also, the Flor tiles I chose were absolutely hideous (which is my own fault) so I’m officially out of more money than I was willing to spend on this. I LOVE what others here have done but I think this might end up being a waste for me. It’s not a waste altogether, so I’m not dropping stars. You will definitely need to take their advice though, and it’s probably a very simple DYI fix. I’m still not sorry I bought it, because I would have regretted not trying it at least. If I get it to work and actually feel confident using it enough to properly recommend, I will report back!
Review: Clever addition to the scratching post - The perch is a clever addition to the scratching post. It provides a wide enough base for the cats to easy jump onto and allows them to access the window by the post. It is very easy to put onto the post. As for the negatives: - The small sticky dots used to affix the perch to the post are constantly separating from the post (velcro would have worked so much better). - When the cats quickly jump onto or are playing on the perch, it slides forward and has come off on a couple of occasions. **Update Feb 18 2015*** I'm really pleased to see that they have made some product updates since the last time I purchased the perch. I just purchased another one as I have a few ultimate scratching posts. The perch is now attached by Velcro and there are now plastic tabs that rotate and lock the perch in place. Excellent updates making this now a five star purchase!

## Features

- Elevated perch gives your cat extra safety and security
- Reversible claw-safe quilted pad
- Durable wooden platform
- Slides easily onto SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post (sold separately)
- 12.5 x 14 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000XJ9PYA |
| ASIN  | B000XJ9PYA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,802 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #136 in Cat Scratching Posts |
| Brand Name | SmartCat |
| Breed Recommendation | Large BreedS, Medium Breeds, Small |
| Care Instructions | Machine Wash |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,222) |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2004 |
| Date First Available  | October 5, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.5 x 14 x 3 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.09 x 12.6 x 2.64 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.4 Pounds |
| Item model number | 4006 |
| Item model number  | 4006 |
| Manufacturer | SmartCat |
| Manufacturer  | SmartCat |
| Material | Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 12.5 x 14 x 3 inches; 2.4 Pounds |
| Size | 1 level |
| Style | Modern |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats |

## Product Details

- **Breed Recommendation:** Large BreedS, Medium Breeds, Small
- **Material:** Wood
- **Mounting Type:** Floor Mount
- **Product Dimensions:** 14"L x 12.5"W x 3"H
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51b1Px7BGpL.jpg)
![SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+bJXZHJWL.jpg)
![SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SCOln1gvL.jpg)
![SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UDF60hbeL.jpg)
![SmartCat Perch for The Ultimate Scratching Post, Color-RED - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j-AHtT+dL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First thoughts: Glad I finally bought one! With update...
*by E***U on March 13, 2018*

I received this today less than an hour ago, so take this for what it’s worth...a first impression only. I’ll provide an updated review later. I’ve been on the fence about buying the perch for many years, mainly because of the reviews. I’ve cycled through three of the posts in about 14 years (for the same two cats, now one). My boy has taken to sitting on the top, new place new vantage point I guess, so I decided it was time to roll the dice to help make him more comfortable. Very glad I did! It slides right on, feels extremely sturdy and is bigger than I expected. Never bothered with measurements but it looks vastly wider after seeing him balance on the post top daily. He’s only 10lbs and will be 18 this year, still agile but fragile. Now about that cushion...everything you read is true, unfortunately. Super slippery and definitely not acceptable as designed. As an immediate fix, I slipped a pot holder with rubber backing under there just to let him test it. Works surprisingly well!! I put him right on it and he took to it instantly. Yay! Then I noticed the base started wobbling as he moved. It doesn’t normally do that. But it’s been a long time since I tightened anything on it, so I’m really hoping that will be easily resolved. Like I said, first impressions only. One more thing of note....mainly cosmetic. The underside of the brace or perch base that slides on, is now visible to me from a low angle (on the sofa) and it’s a bit of visual noise I wasn’t counting on seeing. It bothers me after having such attractive, clean lines from the post all these years. Or it’s because I’m a total fuss-pot in general! I also don’t love the tacky red oven-mitt looking red cushion either. I plan on yanking some tips from other reviewers here by using a flor carpet tile (on order) and maybe using a smartly placed piece of ribbon to hide the brace underneath. This is for him though, so if it doesn’t work out, that’s okay. He loves laying on anything red anyway, so weirdly that might be better. I’ll let you know my final thoughts and send pictures. But no matter what, I’m not sorry that I finally tried it! Update: I really should have waited to make my review. I haven’t made the cosmetic adjustments I mentioned yet. But I did buy a new post and after setting it up I realized the perch does not fit as well on the new one. It readily slides out of place but it fitted snuggly on the old post. It’s only been about a week, so it should not have needed tightening that soon. Now the whole thing seems like more trouble than it’s worth. Lots of fiddling around to make it work. I took it off and my cat is back up there on the tiny post top, very happy with his old balancing act! He didn’t really trust the perch as is, and neither do I. Also, the Flor tiles I chose were absolutely hideous (which is my own fault) so I’m officially out of more money than I was willing to spend on this. I LOVE what others here have done but I think this might end up being a waste for me. It’s not a waste altogether, so I’m not dropping stars. You will definitely need to take their advice though, and it’s probably a very simple DYI fix. I’m still not sorry I bought it, because I would have regretted not trying it at least. If I get it to work and actually feel confident using it enough to properly recommend, I will report back!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever addition to the scratching post
*by D***W on February 7, 2015*

The perch is a clever addition to the scratching post. It provides a wide enough base for the cats to easy jump onto and allows them to access the window by the post. It is very easy to put onto the post. As for the negatives: - The small sticky dots used to affix the perch to the post are constantly separating from the post (velcro would have worked so much better). - When the cats quickly jump onto or are playing on the perch, it slides forward and has come off on a couple of occasions. **Update Feb 18 2015*** I'm really pleased to see that they have made some product updates since the last time I purchased the perch. I just purchased another one as I have a few ultimate scratching posts. The perch is now attached by Velcro and there are now plastic tabs that rotate and lock the perch in place. Excellent updates making this now a five star purchase!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ our cat's favorite spot
*by B***E on February 13, 2014*

I was nervous given the uneven reviews, but took a chance and am glad I did. Our 10 year old cat, who is very picky, took to this right away. She's not a big cat, about 8 or 9 pounds, and she fits perfectly on it. We've now had it for several months and it is still her go to spot. It's next to the couch, in front of the TV, so a high traffic area. Recently, I moved it to a quieter spot in the same room, and to my surprise, she started to ignore it. I returned it to the couch area, and she was happy again and returned to perching and sleeping on it. So, clearly, location is key. She used to sleep on the couch all the time, and now she sleeps on this instead, which is perfect. (It took her a while to actually scratch the post, but once she did, she mostly stopped using our furniture as scratching posts.) Yes, the Velcro attachment can be weak, but I supplemented the sticky attachment with a few drops of super glue, and have since had no issues. And yes, I had to replace the little plastic brackets that tore off when one of my kids was playing with it, but I just used little brackets that I had around the house. The original plastic brackets would have been fine; they just weren't kid proof. Will your cat like this? Who knows. All I know is my somewhat older, very picky cat truly adores this. It's also really appreciated that this thing is not an eyesore, compared to a lot of other cat furniture out there. We can have it out in the open without shame.

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