Horizontal Scratchers

Your cat just destroyed another corner of your sofa, and you’re wondering if there’s a better solution than scolding or those ugly vertical posts gathering dust in the corner. Here’s what most cat owners overlook: cats don’t just scratch to be destructive—they’re fulfilling a biological need that’s as essential as eating or sleeping. Recent research … Read more

Your cat’s perfectly intact sofa won’t stay that way without the right scratching outlet. While vertical posts get all the attention, horizontal cat scratchers serve a completely different—and equally important—purpose in your feline’s behavioral repertoire. Here’s what most cat owners miss: scratching isn’t just about claw maintenance. When your cat wakes from a nap and … Read more