Cats need to be able to sharpen their claws. In your home, you should offer a place to scratch. Otherwise, you're darling kitty might turn to your favorite furniture, drapes, or rugs! This post with tightly wrapped sisal rope holds out against the toughest scratch attacks. It doesn't take up much space and is easy to integrate into your home. The Olga Cat Scratching Post at a glance: 40 x 40 x 80 cm (L x W x H) Base, beige: 40 x 40 cm Total Height: 82cm Post Height: 80cm Diameter of Post: 9cm Important information: As an added safety measure to support any cat tree as well as to prevent it accidentally tipping, we recommend using a wall bracket to secure the cat tree. Please check the product regularly for any damage, loose joints or screws and replace the item when it becomes defective to avoid any harm coming to your pet. Tips for fixing to the wall: Check that the condition of the wall in the desired place is suitable before affixing brackets to the wall. Materials for mounting brackets are not included. We recommend that you purchase screws and wall plugs that are specifically designed to suit your wall from a specialised shop. Use special wall plugs and screws for concrete, hollow walls or plasterboard. Check the stability of the cat tree before allowing your cat to use it. Check the stability regularly and tighten the screws when needed. Please note: This product is intended for indoor use only.