The Switch has a durable bamboo base, tougher than white oak, and an inner chamber made from fully recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).  Its main plastic components are constructed from tough, lightweight non-toxic plastic ABS. It has cork feet, a strong steel bracket, velcro strap and LED light strips.

This is somewhat down to the individual cat. We recommended you monitor the material, turn the sleeve around for a refresh, then replace it roughly every 6 months.

You can find cream replacement sleeves here.

You can find coffee replacement sleeves here.

Switch is designed for cats of all sizes, including big breeds like Maine Coons. The additional weight at the middle of the product means that the centre of gravity is really low, so that the scratcher doesn’t topple when your cat jumps or climbs on it. The Switch is also roughly 20% taller than the average cat scratcher, so that there’s plenty of room for full body stretches.

Are the lights battery powered? The Switch is mains powered and needs to be plugged in. It has a 4m cable and built in cable tidy to ensure you can place it wherever best suits you and your cat.

The Switch is for indoor use only.

Whilst we have tested extensively and are confident cats will engage with the ambient light settings, they may need time to start interacting confidently with it. In the meantime, you can encourage your cat by spraying the Switch with catnip mist, adjusting the light and speed modes to see if some appeal more than others, trying other places in the home and ensuring there is plenty of play space around it, and turning it on after naps, which is when cats are most prone to stretch and play.

The lights are visible in daylight, however, if you want maximum impact, we recommend the cream colorway, as the coffee mutes the brightness slightly.

In short, no. The cost of running the LED will depend on your energy provider and for how many hours a day you’re using the lights, but in general LEDs are a very energy-efficient and cost-effective light source.