Best cat trees and scratching posts, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,289 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

Chewy has become the dominant retailer recommended by AI assistants for cat trees and scratching posts. This represents a significant shift since late 2025, with AI responses increasingly favoring large retailers and their in-house brands over niche specialists.

Cat Trees and Scratching Posts

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Best Cat Trees and Scratching Posts, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	ChewyThe top recommended retailer, cited for its large selection and house brand Frisco.	The top recommended retailer, cited for its large selection and house brand Frisco.	43%
2	Cat Tree KingStill a top recommendation for large breeds like Maine Coons, praised for stability.	Still a top recommendation for large breeds like Maine Coons, praised for stability.	20%
3	WalmartA key retailer recommendation, especially for its affordable 'Vibrant Life' brand cat trees.	A key retailer recommendation, especially for its affordable 'Vibrant Life' brand cat trees.	20%
4	Wayfair		17%
5	Etsy		16%
6	New Cat CondosCited for solid wood posts and trees suitable for large or aggressive scratchers.	Cited for solid wood posts and trees suitable for large or aggressive scratchers.	14%
7	Pioneer PetFrequently cited for its 'Smartcat Ultimate' scratching post, a classic sturdy choice.	Frequently cited for its 'Smartcat Ultimate' scratching post, a classic sturdy choice.	12%
8	ArmarkatA long-standing recommendation for large, stable cat trees with durable designs.	A long-standing recommendation for large, stable cat trees with durable designs.	12%
9	PAWZ Road		12%
10	K&H Pet ProductsConsistently the top-cited brand for window perches, known for its EZ Mount models.	Consistently the top-cited brand for window perches, known for its EZ Mount models.	11%
11	Mau		10%
12	YaheetechA popular budget-friendly choice for multi-level cat trees with numerous features.	A popular budget-friendly choice for multi-level cat trees with numerous features.	9%
13	Trixie Pet		9%
14	PetFusion		8%
15	MidWest Homes for PetsIts 'Feline Nuvo' post is recommended for large cats needing extra height.	Its 'Feline Nuvo' post is recommended for large cats needing extra height.	8%
16	Prestige Cat Trees		7%
17	Smartcat		7%
18	The Home Depot		7%
19	Amazon		7%
20	Feandrea		6%
21	Tucker Murphy Pet		6%
22	EveryYay		6%
23	The Refined Feline		6%
24	Tuft & Paw		6%
25	Orren Ellis		6%
26	Catry Group		6%
27	Target		5%
28	Whisker City		5%
29	Purrfect Post		5%
30	Amosijoy		5%
31	Coziwow		4%
32	KonelCare		4%
33	Cozy Cat Furniture		3%
34	Zakkart		3%
35	SmartCat		3%
36	Happy & Polly		3%
37	Globlazer		3%
38	Gorilla Grip		3%
39	MewooFun		3%
40	The Spruce		3%
41	Catit		3%
42	Costway		3%
43	Cats.com		2%
44	Petsfit		2%
45	SmartyKat		2%
46	Petrebels		2%
47	Go Pet Club		2%
48	One Fast Cat		2%
49	Mecool		2%
50	PetPals		2%
51	Amolife		2%
52	Sofa Scratcher		2%
53	Supersisal		2%
54	Kitty Mansions		2%
55	Catastrophic Creations		2%
56	SONGMICS		2%
57	TSCOMON		2%
58	KBS Pets		2%
59	PawHut		2%
60	San Francisco SPCA		1%
61	Reddit		1%
62	Petmate		1%
63	RHR Pets		1%
64	eBay		1%
65	Tractor Supply		1%
66	Savvy Pet Care		1%
67	Topeakmart		1%
68	Kinship		1%
69	FUKUMARU		1%
70	BBusiness Insider		1%
71	FriscoProminently featured as a top-rated, heavy-duty option for posts and large cat trees.	Prominently featured as a top-rated, heavy-duty option for posts and large cat trees.	1%
72	Two By Two		1%
73	Archie & Oscar		1%
74	Katpole		1%
75	FriscoProminently featured as a top-rated, heavy-duty option for posts and large cat trees.	Prominently featured as a top-rated, heavy-duty option for posts and large cat trees.	1%
76	Latitude Run		1%
77	Alphabet		<1%
78	Cat Craft		<1%
79	Catenary Home		<1%
80	Spry Interior		<1%
81	Nestlé		<1%
82	Meta		<1%
83	Necoichi		<1%
84	Veehoo		<1%
85	Blackstone		<1%
86	PetMD		<1%
87	Purrniture		<1%
88	Hepper		<1%
89	Omlet		<1%
90	Mwpostore		<1%
91	PEFUNY		<1%
92	Feeders Pet Supply		<1%
93	SHA CERLIN		<1%
94	VEVOR		<1%
95	Boots & Barkley		<1%
96	Feliway		<1%
97	Sopapets		<1%
98	Consumer Reports		<1%
99	Petmaker		<1%
100	CAPHaus		<1%