Taking into account all the advice from our experts below, we looked at the height and length of cat scratching posts, the materials used and how sturdy the product is when choosing the best options.

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If you’ve ever watched your beloved feline friend tear into your favorite couch or delicately shred the corner of your rug, you know the primal urge to scratch is strong in cats. That’s where a good ...

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You love your feline friend, but her constant clawing at your furniture drives you crazy! You made sure to have a scratching post handy for her, but she still seems to prefer your couch. Talk about ...

It’s a situation many a cat owner is familiar with: You buy your feline an elaborate, expensive scratching post only for them to completely ignore it and sink their claws into your couch instead.