How to choose a cat scratcher

A good scratcher saves your sofa and keeps your cat happy. Here’s what matters.

1) Height and stretch

Many cats prefer a tall surface they can fully stretch against. Taller is usually better (as long as it’s stable).

2) Stability

If it wobbles once, many cats won’t trust it again. Look for a wide base or wall‑anchoring options.

3) Material

• Sisal: durable and popular for vertical scratching.
• Cardboard: great value, but wears faster.
• Carpet: some cats love it, but it can teach “carpet scratching.”

4) Placement

Place scratchers where your cat already scratches and near favorite sleeping spots.

We’ll add product picks once we have enough testing and feedback data.