Scratchers
Scratching isn’t about sowing chaos and destruction. Cats love—and need—to scratch. According to The Humane Society, it’s how they express their emotions, mark objects, file their nails and more.
Basically, cats are going to scratch. And if you don’t give them an outlet, they’ll turn whatever tickles their fancy into their own.
This is a great option if you want to scatter multiple scratchers around the house. We put these in our living room when we got new furniture, so the cats had plenty of approved places to scratch.
Pricier than a cardboard scratcher, but worth it. This one really gives kitties the chance to stretch and sink their claws in.
Adorable, but also an efficient use of space! Both sides work as scratchers, so once one side is scratched to the max, just flip it over for a fresh start.
Doubles as a bed. Our cats love to roll around in this one, especially if we sprinkle a little catnip on top.