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If your cat already has main character energy , this playful scratching toy might take things to the next level.
Five Below is selling a cat scratcher for just $10, and it’s designed to look like a miniature DJ setup—complete with a cardboard “record” your cat can scratch to their heart’s content.
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DJ Turntable Cat Scratcher, $10 at Five Below
The scratcher features a flat cardboard scratching surface designed to resemble a turntable platter, with a small faux tonearm and colorful graphics around the base. Once your cat starts scratching the cardboard record, it doesn’t take much imagination to picture them dropping beats like a tiny feline producer.
Measuring about 19.6 inches by 15.7 inches, the scratcher is large enough for most cats to comfortably stand on while they scratch and stretch.
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Includes Catnip to Get the Party Started
The scratcher comes with catnip, which can help pique your cat’s curiosity about their new “DJ booth.”
Catnip contains a natural compound called nepetalactone, which many cats respond to with bursts of playful behavior—rolling, rubbing, pouncing or enthusiastic scratching. Sprinkling a small pinch onto the cardboard “record” can encourage your cat to investigate the toy and start using it right away.
The effect doesn’t last forever. Most cats respond to catnip for about 10 to 15 minutes before losing interest for a while, but it can be a helpful way to introduce a new scratching surface. After the initial excitement wears off, your cat may continue returning to the scratcher because they remember how much fun they had with it.
And once your cat starts “dropping the beat” on their new turntable, it could quickly become their favorite place to scratch—hopefully saving your couch in the process.
Thanks to its playful design, the scratcher can also double as a fun conversation piece (and a pretty hilarious photo opportunity).
Why Scratching Is So Important for Cats
Scratching serves an important purpose for cats, especially for those that live indoors.
Scratching helps cats maintain healthy claws by removing the outer layer of the nail. It also allows them to stretch their muscles, particularly in their shoulders and back.
Just as importantly, scratching is a natural form of communication. Cats have scent glands in their paws, so when they scratch a surface, they leave behind both a visual mark and a scent signal.
For indoor cats, scratching also provides an outlet for stress relief and mental stimulation. Without appropriate scratching surfaces, many cats will turn their attention to furniture, carpets or door frames instead.
Providing dedicated scratchers around the home, whether they’re scratching posts or playful designs like this DJ turntable, can help redirect that behavior to something more appropriate.
And if your cat happens to look like they’re spinning a record while doing it, that’s just an added bonus.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
