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Make your cat and your sofa happy - great cat scratcher options
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items Cats have preferences, and your YMMV on any of these. Nevertheless, these are great options, and there is something for almost every cat, whether they like sisal, carpet, or cardboard, and whether they want a small convenient option or a large bulky ...
This is sisal, and most cats seem to enjoy it. It is the thin, rope-like material you have likely encountered on cat trees. The wrap is tight enough to give it decent durability, but, the best feature is that is it 30 inches long and horizontal. Even...
PETKARAY 30" Sisal Cat Scratching Post
Yes, this is a cardboard box. BUT it has a scratcher insert in the bottom. Whether your cat likes a good cardboard scratcher or a good cardboard box, this is a good, inexpensive, option to keep those claws occupied.
Conlun Cat Scratcher Box with Double-Sided Pad
My pretty calico loves a cardboard scratcher, and this really gives her the royal treatment. The couch design is charming, but it also has corrugated surfaces on the back and arms, so that your cat can scratch in multiple directions and from multiple...
COOZMENT Sofa Shaped Cat Scratcher Couch
This is a sisal mat scratcher and it is huge. It is over 30 inches tall, which allows for full extension stretches, even for large cats. Frisco makes a dupe of this scratcher, and I have both, but this one is sturdier and better for larger or more ac...
SMARTCAT The Ultimate 32-in Sisal Cat Scratching Post, ...
If you do opt for the SmartCat post, this is a must-have accessory. It adds a platform to the top of the post, allowing more jumping and lounging, and the cushion is a nice addition as well, but the platform can be used without the cushion as well.
SMARTCAT The Ultimate Cat Scratching Post Perch Pad, Red
I love this for kittens. It creates interest and motion with the ball track around the outside, and the availability of the cardboard circle gives them the change to learn to scratch somewhere appropriate.
FRISCO Scratch & Roll Scratcher Cat Toy with Catnip, Purple
This “house” has two levels of scratchers, making it perfect for a multi-cat household. It is rock solid, despite just being a large box, and mine has taken a lot of abuse while still looking cute by my couch. While I'd suggest grabbing an Aldi's scr...
Cardboard Cat House w/ Catnip & 2 Scratchers
Does your cat prefer digging their claws into fabric? This playmat is a great option. They can hunt, hide, and claw their way around this mat.
SNUGGLYCAT Ripple Rug Cat Activity Play Mat, Oatmeal ...
This makes a great bed that your cat can also claw. The best part though is the built in chin-scratcher. Two of my cats have been addicted to laying in this and giving themselves a good chin scratch before napping.
OMEGA PAW Ripple Board Scratch Massage Cat Bed
If your cat loves digging their claws into carpet, but you don't have room for a carpeted cat tree (and you're trying to save your rugs), this scratcher fits the bill nicely.
SMARTYKAT Playful Post Carpet Cat Scratching ...
This is less of a scratcher and more of a large piece of cat furniture. We've gone through multiple models of this scratcher, and they have all been heavy, durable, and attractive. They tend to hold up for about a year, and depending on your toleranc...
PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratch Lounge - Reversible, Durable, Recycled Cardboard
If your cat just cannot be dissuaded from scratching something that shouldn't, an adhesive scratch mat is a good solution. You can stick it right onto carpet or furniture and give them a more appropriate surface to use.
Furrther Sisal Cat Scratcher Post Mat 21.7x13
I used the prior model of this scratcher in my old apartment. It attached to the wall with minimal fuss, and left no more damage than hanging a picture frame when I left. It was a fantastic way to make use of a corner and give my cat a scratching sur...
TRIXIE Wall Mount Cat Scratching Board Gray
This is the Rolls-Royce of cardboard scratchers. It is very large, so check your measurements, but it is a solid piece of cat furniture. Our last one made it almost 4 years in a multi-cat household, so it's worth the investment. The cardboard is dens...
PetFusion Jumbo Cat Scratcher Lounge White