Cat Scratchers and Beds: Match the Furniture to How Your Cat Behaves

Cats that scratch horizontally and like to nap where they scratch, in homes that want a wood-and-sisal piece rather than cardboard

Best for

Cats that scratch horizontally and like to nap where they scratch, in homes that want a wood-and-sisal piece rather than cardboard

Before buying

Confirm the current listing details.

Skip if: Your cat only scratches vertically, you want a disposable cardboard scratcher, or you need a fully padded bed.

A cat that wants to nap beside you at a straight-edged desk or sill

Best for

A cat that wants to nap beside you at a straight-edged desk or sill

Before buying

Confirm the current listing details.

Skip if: Your desk or sill is round, curved, or narrower than the size requires, or you want a scratching surface.

Indoor cats that curl up to nap and scratch horizontally, in homes that want a bowl-shaped cardboard lounger with a flip-or-replace pad.

Best for

Indoor cats that curl up to nap and scratch horizontally, in homes that want a bowl-shaped cardboard lounger with a flip-or-replace pad.

Before buying

Confirm the current listing details.

Skip if: Your cat only scratches vertical furniture, you want a wood-and-sisal frame, or you need a mounted desk bed rather than a floor piece.