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Trees & Scratchers

Scratching is not bad behavior, it is a need, and the right post saves your sofa. Our guides compare cat trees, sisal posts, cardboard scratchers, and wall-mounted options by height, base stability, and material. A wobbly tree gets ignored, so we pay close attention to how each one holds up under a full-grown cat leaping on at speed.