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# **cardboard cat bed**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($63K/yr) — cardboard cat bed doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$63K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+247.6%**

**Products**

**37**

**Brands**

**25**

was 53 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Price range**

**$9.86–$39.07**

**Returns**

**1.1%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**81**

 ×0.30

Competition

**60**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**35**

 ×0.10

Returns

**92**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +247.6% year over year.

11K6KPrime Day '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Apr, Jun, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- INRLKIT14% - ZOMISIA13% - Markarbarka12% - miwoowim10% - COOZMENT8% - ComSaf7% - Other (19 brands)35%

The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 25 brands and 29 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**25 **▼falling

was 53 a year ago

**Sellers**

**29**

**Top 5 brand share**

**58%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![ZOMISIA 26 Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed - Large Scratcher Couch for Indoor Cats Orthopedic Scratching Board Lounger Scratching Couch with Bells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bSq7uMcWL.jpg) [**ZOMISIA 26 Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed - Large Scratcher Couch for Indoor Cats Orthopedic Scratching Board Lounger Scratching Couch with Bells**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8B4TSG2)

ZOMISIA$22.704.7★40613%▲rising

2
![INRLKIT Luxury Cardboard Cat Scratcher Sofa Bed Couch Shaped Cat Scratching Board Scratch Lounge with Catnip Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kittens Kitties](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fLxAK6d5L.jpg) [**INRLKIT Luxury Cardboard Cat Scratcher Sofa Bed Couch Shaped Cat Scratching Board Scratch Lounge with Catnip Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kittens Kitties**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJC2P645)

INRLKIT$33.824.3★52613%▲rising

3
![Markarbarka 27 Inch Cat Couch Scratcher Large Cardboard Box with Durable Scratch Pad for Cats Comfortable Cat Scratching Sofa & Cozy Nest with Reversible Scratchers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qfJkguDL.jpg) [**Markarbarka 27 Inch Cat Couch Scratcher Large Cardboard Box with Durable Scratch Pad for Cats Comfortable Cat Scratching Sofa & Cozy Nest with Reversible Scratchers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSXJRQL)

Markarbarka$23.644.7★17710%▲rising

4
![COOZMENT Sofa Shaped Scratching Couch Thick Scratching Cardboard Lounge Bed for Indoor Rest&Play Sofa Scratcher Pad (23 L X 12.2 W X 10.6 H)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8wakR6oL.jpg) [**COOZMENT Sofa Shaped Scratching Couch Thick Scratching Cardboard Lounge Bed for Indoor Rest&Play Sofa Scratcher Pad (23 L X 12.2 W X 10.6 H)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6GQ4LJ)

COOZMENT$35.584.4★3227%▼falling

5
![miwoowim 3-Piece Cat Scratcher Set Oval Bowl Nest for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514so8xW+xL.jpg) [**miwoowim 3-Piece Cat Scratcher Set Oval Bowl Nest for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR95WZ75)

miwoowim$25.004.7★8626%—flat

6
![Conlun Cat Scratcher Cardboard 2 in 1 Oval Cat Scratch Pad Bowl for Indoor Kitty Grinding Claw Round Kittens Scratching Board Corrugated Lounge Pet Beds&Furniture Protector for Sofas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-mS1-EilL.jpg) [**Conlun Cat Scratcher Cardboard 2 in 1 Oval Cat Scratch Pad Bowl for Indoor Kitty Grinding Claw Round Kittens Scratching Board Corrugated Lounge Pet Beds&Furniture Protector for Sofas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3GH8J3K)

Conlun$20.874.8★2,1154%▼falling

7
![BlissBlaze Cat Scratcher Bed 23.6 Inch Sofa-Shaped Cat Scratcher Couch Large Luxury Durable Cardboard Sofa Scratcher Pad Furniture Protector for Indoor Cats Scrach Rest and Play Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i7Fs+IThL.jpg) [**BlissBlaze Cat Scratcher Bed 23.6 Inch Sofa-Shaped Cat Scratcher Couch Large Luxury Durable Cardboard Sofa Scratcher Pad Furniture Protector for Indoor Cats Scrach Rest and Play Beige**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGM4Q9WD)

BlissBlaze$32.664.4★164%▲rising

8
![ComSaf 26.4 Large Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratching Board Durable Cardboard for Indoor Use Extra Large Couch with Scratch Pad - Sofa Lounge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41su5Ydn+gL.jpg) [**ComSaf 26.4 Large Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratching Board Durable Cardboard for Indoor Use Extra Large Couch with Scratch Pad - Sofa Lounge**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53NNN9D)

ComSaf$23.574.6★1,0563%▼falling

9
![Catstages Scratch Snuggle & Rest 2in1 Indoor Cat Scratcher & Elevated Cat Lounger Catnip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AsKE3bDvL.jpg) [**Catstages Scratch Snuggle & Rest 2in1 Indoor Cat Scratcher & Elevated Cat Lounger Catnip Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QTOASE)

Catstages$13.404.6★3,6293%—flat

10

![FUKUMARU 26 Inch Cat Scratcher Bed 2 Reversible Cardboard Cat Scratch Pads Refill for Indoor Cats Durable Large Cats Scratching Bed Sofa Couch Lounger with Fun Toys Furniture Protector Caramel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415i57Yq8LL.jpg) [**FUKUMARU 26 Inch Cat Scratcher Bed 2 Reversible Cardboard Cat Scratch Pads Refill for Indoor Cats Durable Large Cats Scratching Bed Sofa Couch Lounger with Fun Toys Furniture Protector Caramel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP3JB5HX)

FUKUMARU$26.244.7★2,1232%▼falling

11

![Extra Large Sofa Shaped Cat Scratcher Bed - 31.5 Inches Infinity Durable Corrugated Cardboard Cats Lounge Modern Stylish Bed Luxury Scratching Board Couch Scratcher Protects Furniture](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cXjYffKTL.jpg) [**Extra Large Sofa Shaped Cat Scratcher Bed - 31.5 Inches Infinity Durable Corrugated Cardboard Cats Lounge Modern Stylish Bed Luxury Scratching Board Couch Scratcher Protects Furniture**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTX2DMJ)

miwoowim$39.074.4★1042%▼falling

12

![ComSaf Large Cat Scratcher Bed - 26 Cat Scratching Board Cat Couch Scratcher Cardboard Durable Scratch Lounge Bed Long Lasting Scartching Pads for Indoor Cats Furniture Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41azAo+wSPL.jpg) [**ComSaf Large Cat Scratcher Bed - 26 Cat Scratching Board Cat Couch Scratcher Cardboard Durable Scratch Lounge Bed Long Lasting Scartching Pads for Indoor Cats Furniture Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZRGXYG6)

ComSaf$29.554.6★1,0562%▼falling

13

![BobbyPet Cat Scratcher Lounge Bed - Collapsible Round Shape for Big Cat Honeycomb Paper 20 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510XBZ+WclL.jpg) [**BobbyPet Cat Scratcher Lounge Bed - Collapsible Round Shape for Big Cat Honeycomb Paper 20 Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075L27J69)

BobbyPet$21.814.4★1,3732%▼falling

14

![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UA+J3fgvL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J4S692Q)

SmartyKat$17.294.6★8862%▼falling

15

![Kidding Pets Cat Sofa Shape Scratch Pad for Large Medium Small Indoor Cats Larger-Sized Recyclable Reversible Cardboard Cat Couch for Resting Claw Grinding and Playing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZR5zyY3AL.jpg) [**Kidding Pets Cat Sofa Shape Scratch Pad for Large Medium Small Indoor Cats Larger-Sized Recyclable Reversible Cardboard Cat Couch for Resting Claw Grinding and Playing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRP7HRYL)

KIDDING PETS$37.914.7★1,2562%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 37 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![ZOMISIA 26 Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed - Large Scratcher Couch for Indoor Cats Orthopedic Scratching Board Lounger Scratching Couch with Bells](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bSq7uMcWL.jpg)**ZOMISIA 26 Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed - Large Scratcher Couch for Indoor Cats Orthopedic Scratching Board Lounger Scratching Couch with Bells** ZOMISIA**$22.70**4.7★406 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8B4TSG2) [![INRLKIT Luxury Cardboard Cat Scratcher Sofa Bed Couch Shaped Cat Scratching Board Scratch Lounge with Catnip Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kittens Kitties](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fLxAK6d5L.jpg)**INRLKIT Luxury Cardboard Cat Scratcher Sofa Bed Couch Shaped Cat Scratching Board Scratch Lounge with Catnip Scratcher for Indoor Cats Kittens Kitties** INRLKIT**$33.82**4.3★526 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJC2P645) [![Markarbarka 27 Inch Cat Couch Scratcher Large Cardboard Box with Durable Scratch Pad for Cats Comfortable Cat Scratching Sofa & Cozy Nest with Reversible Scratchers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515qfJkguDL.jpg)**Markarbarka 27 Inch Cat Couch Scratcher Large Cardboard Box with Durable Scratch Pad for Cats Comfortable Cat Scratching Sofa & Cozy Nest with Reversible Scratchers** Markarbarka**$23.64**4.7★177 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRSXJRQL) [![COOZMENT Sofa Shaped Scratching Couch Thick Scratching Cardboard Lounge Bed for Indoor Rest&Play Sofa Scratcher Pad (23 L X 12.2 W X 10.6 H)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8wakR6oL.jpg)**COOZMENT Sofa Shaped Scratching Couch Thick Scratching Cardboard Lounge Bed for Indoor Rest&Play Sofa Scratcher Pad (23 L X 12.2 W X 10.6 H)** COOZMENT**$35.58**4.4★322 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6GQ4LJ) [![miwoowim 3-Piece Cat Scratcher Set Oval Bowl Nest for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514so8xW+xL.jpg)**miwoowim 3-Piece Cat Scratcher Set Oval Bowl Nest for Indoor Cats** miwoowim**$25.00**4.7★862 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR95WZ75) [![Conlun Cat Scratcher Cardboard 2 in 1 Oval Cat Scratch Pad Bowl for Indoor Kitty Grinding Claw Round Kittens Scratching Board Corrugated Lounge Pet Beds&Furniture Protector for Sofas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-mS1-EilL.jpg)**Conlun Cat Scratcher Cardboard 2 in 1 Oval Cat Scratch Pad Bowl for Indoor Kitty Grinding Claw Round Kittens Scratching Board Corrugated Lounge Pet Beds&Furniture Protector for Sofas** Conlun**$20.87**4.8★2,115 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3GH8J3K) [![BlissBlaze Cat Scratcher Bed 23.6 Inch Sofa-Shaped Cat Scratcher Couch Large Luxury Durable Cardboard Sofa Scratcher Pad Furniture Protector for Indoor Cats Scrach Rest and Play Beige](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51i7Fs+IThL.jpg)**BlissBlaze Cat Scratcher Bed 23.6 Inch Sofa-Shaped Cat Scratcher Couch Large Luxury Durable Cardboard Sofa Scratcher Pad Furniture Protector for Indoor Cats Scrach Rest and Play Beige** BlissBlaze**$32.66**4.4★16 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGM4Q9WD) [![ComSaf 26.4 Large Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratching Board Durable Cardboard for Indoor Use Extra Large Couch with Scratch Pad - Sofa Lounge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41su5Ydn+gL.jpg)**ComSaf 26.4 Large Cat Scratcher Bed Cat Scratching Board Durable Cardboard for Indoor Use Extra Large Couch with Scratch Pad - Sofa Lounge** ComSaf**$23.57**4.6★1,056 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53NNN9D)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**36%

*“Cat Approved”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“they fit comfortably”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Great quality, enjoyed by my cats”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Great deal”*

**Durability**5%

*“hold up very well”*

**Strength**5%

*“Strong material, and well put together”*

**Scratch Resistance**4%

*“my furniture is cat scratched free”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Easy to setup”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**3%

*“Perfect bed and toy”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Nice design”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**21%

*“Did not fit right”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“I cant assemble”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“at a huge price”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**8%

*“Doesn't stick”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Not the quality I expected”*

**Durability**5%

*“Falls apart easily”*

**Strength**3%

*“It is definitely not a sturdy bed”*

**Smell**2%

*“Fish smell”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“It doesnt look like it should from the pictures”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“I can only assume the scratching material used by this brand is not as sturdy as the other”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall36% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Adhesion/Stickiness10% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Assembly/Installation6% - Material Quality4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money3% - Smell3% - Quality-Overall3%