Cat Scratching Solutions — Redirect Claws, Save Furniture

Scratching is natural—it helps cats stretch, de-stress, shed claw sheaths and scent-mark. This collection brings together the right scratchers, posts, guards and training aids so you can give your cat better options and protect your home.

What you’ll find

• Tall, stable posts: Sisal-wrapped poles with wide bases for confident, full-body stretches.
• Trees & vertical scratch: Multi-level climbers with perch tops for scratch + lounge.
• Horizontal & incline boards: Low, grippy surfaces for cats who prefer forward stretches.
• Cardboard lounges: Irresistible corrugate for scratch + nap in one spot.
• Wall & corner scratchers: Space-saving panels to protect high-traffic edges.
• Furniture guards & tapes: Pet-safe protectors to block rehearsals while you retrain.
• Attractants & catnip/silvervine: Encourage first uses and refresh interest.
• Claw care: Nail clippers, grinders and styptic for safe, regular trims.

Pick by cat style

• Reach-for-the-stars: Choose a post/tree at least 75–85 cm tall with a heavy base.
• Floor stretchers: Go horizontal/incline boards or cardboard lounges with non-slip backs.
• Corner rubbers: Add wall/corner scratchers exactly where they already rub and scratch.
• Multi-cat homes: Provide one scratcher per cat + one extra to reduce competition.
• Small spaces: Slim posts, door-hanging or wall-mounted panels.

Placement & training tips

• Place scratchers where scratching already happens—by sofas, doorways and nap spots.
• Make it irresistible: spritz catnip/silvervine, play a wand over the surface, then reward.
• Protect & redirect: use furniture guards/tape while guiding to the new post.
• Stability wins: wobble = no interest. Tighten hardware; ensure a wide, non-slip base.
• Refresh surfaces: rotate positions, flip reversible cardboard and replace worn panels.

Materials that work

• Sisal rope/fabric: Durable, satisfying bite-and-pull texture.
• Corrugated cardboard: High-appeal scratch feel; easy to replace.
• Carpet & wood: Add variety for picky scratchers.

Use filters to choose by height, footprint, material and price. Order online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa—and build a scratch setup your cat will love (while your sofa sighs with relief).