Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your cat
Cat furniture is a great way to create a space in your house specifically for your felines — and potentially save your furniture from being used as a scratching post.
Here’s some of the best cat furniture available now, and scroll further for some things to consider before buying a new piece of furniture for your furry friend.
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catEraldo Peres
A Franciscan blesses a pet cat during a Mass in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi on the Saint’s feast day in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. The Catholic Saint is considered the protector of animals. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Eraldo PeresA Franciscan blesses a pet cat during a Mass in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi on the Saint’s feast day in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. The Catholic Saint is considered the protector of animals. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catJacquelyn Martin
Eye contact and interest in toys are both measured to determine a cat's personality at the Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, Friday, May 2, 2008. "Bellamy," seen here, was medium valiance, high social, and typed as a "Personal Assistant" personality. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Jacquelyn MartinEye contact and interest in toys are both measured to determine a cat's personality at the Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, Friday, May 2, 2008. "Bellamy," seen here, was medium valiance, high social, and typed as a "Personal Assistant" personality. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catTina Fineberg
Blue Tabby Persian cat Cozmo Borderline Blues, from Manahawkin, N.J., rests in the benching area at the fifth annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday Oct. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
Tina FinebergBlue Tabby Persian cat Cozmo Borderline Blues, from Manahawkin, N.J., rests in the benching area at the fifth annual CFA-Iams Cat Championship at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday Oct. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMARY ALTAFFER
Pandee Bare, a 5 month-old Sphynx belonging to Sandy Adler, of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., waits for her turn to be judged during the 3rd Annual Cat Fanciers Association-Iams Cat Championship, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 in New York. The CFA-Iams cat show is being held at Madison Square Garden through Sunday and features over 300 show cats. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
MARY ALTAFFERPandee Bare, a 5 month-old Sphynx belonging to Sandy Adler, of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., waits for her turn to be judged during the 3rd Annual Cat Fanciers Association-Iams Cat Championship, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 in New York. The CFA-Iams cat show is being held at Madison Square Garden through Sunday and features over 300 show cats. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catSTEW MILNE
FILE - In this July 23, 2007 file photo, Oscar, a hospice cat with an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, walks past an activity room at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, R.I. Dr. David Dosa profiles Oscar in a book released this week, "Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat." (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
STEW MILNEFILE - In this July 23, 2007 file photo, Oscar, a hospice cat with an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, walks past an activity room at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, R.I. Dr. David Dosa profiles Oscar in a book released this week, "Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat." (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMEL EVANS
Emily the cat is held by escort George Chiladze as she waits for a connecting flight Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Newark Liberty International airport in Newark, N.J. The cat, who disappeared from home in Appleton, Wisc., two months ago and wound up traveling across the Atlantic to France, boarded a Continental Airlines flight in France Thursday, headed for home in a $6000 business class seat provided by Continental. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
MEL EVANSEmily the cat is held by escort George Chiladze as she waits for a connecting flight Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Newark Liberty International airport in Newark, N.J. The cat, who disappeared from home in Appleton, Wisc., two months ago and wound up traveling across the Atlantic to France, boarded a Continental Airlines flight in France Thursday, headed for home in a $6000 business class seat provided by Continental. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMOTI MILROD
A breeder holds up three Canadian Sphinx cats as they are displayed during the International Cat Show in Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. The Sphinx, also known as the Canadian hairless, is a rare breed that has only a fine coat of hair. (AP Photo/Moti Milrod)
MOTI MILRODA breeder holds up three Canadian Sphinx cats as they are displayed during the International Cat Show in Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. The Sphinx, also known as the Canadian hairless, is a rare breed that has only a fine coat of hair. (AP Photo/Moti Milrod)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catJulie Jacobson
Iams cat trainer Karen Thomas leads the cat, Rizzo, with a treat to perform a grocery shopping trick during the preview for the Cat Fanciers Association Iams Cat Championship Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The show will be held this weekend. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Julie JacobsonIams cat trainer Karen Thomas leads the cat, Rizzo, with a treat to perform a grocery shopping trick during the preview for the Cat Fanciers Association Iams Cat Championship Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The show will be held this weekend. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMARCY NIGHSWANDER
Socks the cat peers over the podium in the White House briefing room Saturday March 19, 1994. A White House groundskeeper was walking Socks when he stopped and lifted Socks to the podium. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander)
MARCY NIGHSWANDERSocks the cat peers over the podium in the White House briefing room Saturday March 19, 1994. A White House groundskeeper was walking Socks when he stopped and lifted Socks to the podium. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catAmy Sancetta
A young cat sits in the window of a barn on an Amish farm in Middlefield, Ohio on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Amy SancettaA young cat sits in the window of a barn on an Amish farm in Middlefield, Ohio on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catDavid Banks
Charles the cat traveled 1,300 miles from his home in New Mexico to Chicago, where he was picked up as a stray. He waits at Chicago Animal and Control in Chicago IL, Friday, April 16, 2010. Charles' life was spared when staff at Chicago Animal Care and Control found a microchip between his shoulders and used it to contact his owner, Robin Alex of Albuquerque. (AP Photo/David Banks)
David BanksCharles the cat traveled 1,300 miles from his home in New Mexico to Chicago, where he was picked up as a stray. He waits at Chicago Animal and Control in Chicago IL, Friday, April 16, 2010. Charles' life was spared when staff at Chicago Animal Care and Control found a microchip between his shoulders and used it to contact his owner, Robin Alex of Albuquerque. (AP Photo/David Banks)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMark Large
Larry, Downing Street's new official rat catcher, looks out of a window in the Prime Minister's residence in London, shortly after his arrival, Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011. The feline weapon has been taken on after a rodent was spotted scuttling past live TV cameras twice last month. It is the first such official appointment since stalwart ratter Humphrey was retired in 1997, shortly after Tony Blair arrived in Downing Street.(AP Photo/Mark Large, pool)
Mark LargeLarry, Downing Street's new official rat catcher, looks out of a window in the Prime Minister's residence in London, shortly after his arrival, Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011. The feline weapon has been taken on after a rodent was spotted scuttling past live TV cameras twice last month. It is the first such official appointment since stalwart ratter Humphrey was retired in 1997, shortly after Tony Blair arrived in Downing Street.(AP Photo/Mark Large, pool)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catVadim Ghirda
Kittens are held by their owner waiting for the evaluation of a judge at an international cat beauty show in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Up to 300 cats mainly from countries in central and eastern Europe entered the two day competition. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Vadim GhirdaKittens are held by their owner waiting for the evaluation of a judge at an international cat beauty show in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Up to 300 cats mainly from countries in central and eastern Europe entered the two day competition. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catDang N. Le
This undated handout photo provided by the Hank for Senate 2012 campaign shows Hank the cat. A new U.S. Senate candidate in Virginia wears a tie, has a campaign website and even launched an ad. One big difference? He has a thick coat of fur. Hank the cat has thrown his paw into the race, running to mock the political status quo. The cat's owner, Anthony Roberts, says he and his partner set up the campaign as an inside joke. But the campaign's website has crashed after a recent spate of publicity. (AP Photo/Dang N. Le, Hank for Senate 2012 Campaign)
Dang N. LeThis undated handout photo provided by the Hank for Senate 2012 campaign shows Hank the cat. A new U.S. Senate candidate in Virginia wears a tie, has a campaign website and even launched an ad. One big difference? He has a thick coat of fur. Hank the cat has thrown his paw into the race, running to mock the political status quo. The cat's owner, Anthony Roberts, says he and his partner set up the campaign as an inside joke. But the campaign's website has crashed after a recent spate of publicity. (AP Photo/Dang N. Le, Hank for Senate 2012 Campaign)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catBen Swan
FILE - This Thursday, April 19, 2012 file photo provided by the Santa Fe Animal Shelter veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Steketee holds Meow, a 2-year-old tabby at the shelter in Santa Fe, N.M. The cat that got national attention for tipping the scale at 39 pounds has died. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society said Monday, May 7, 2012 that the orange and white tabby died over the weekend, likely from complications from his morbid obesity. (AP Photo/Santa Fe Animal Shelter, Ben Swan, File)
Ben SwanFILE - This Thursday, April 19, 2012 file photo provided by the Santa Fe Animal Shelter veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Steketee holds Meow, a 2-year-old tabby at the shelter in Santa Fe, N.M. The cat that got national attention for tipping the scale at 39 pounds has died. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society said Monday, May 7, 2012 that the orange and white tabby died over the weekend, likely from complications from his morbid obesity. (AP Photo/Santa Fe Animal Shelter, Ben Swan, File)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catVadim Ghirda
A Devon Rex is kissed by it's owner during an international feline beauty competition in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, April 22, 2012. The contest, far less enjoyed by the cats than by the numerous visitors, was entered by more than 200 felines.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Vadim GhirdaA Devon Rex is kissed by it's owner during an international feline beauty competition in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, April 22, 2012. The contest, far less enjoyed by the cats than by the numerous visitors, was entered by more than 200 felines.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catAriel Schalit
One of four 3-week-old newborn sand cats, peers from a cave in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. The Safari spokeswoman reported a total of 7 sand cats currently living in captivity in Israel, and said the country's sand cat population had been completely extinct, mostly due to habitat destruction. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ariel SchalitOne of four 3-week-old newborn sand cats, peers from a cave in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. The Safari spokeswoman reported a total of 7 sand cats currently living in captivity in Israel, and said the country's sand cat population had been completely extinct, mostly due to habitat destruction. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catMatt Sayles
Grumpy Cat arrives at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Matt SaylesGrumpy Cat arrives at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catVadim Ghirda
An Abyssinian cat waits to be examined by a referee during an international feline beauty competition in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. The contest, significantly less enjoyed by the cats than by the many visitors, was entered by more than 200 felines.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Vadim GhirdaAn Abyssinian cat waits to be examined by a referee during an international feline beauty competition in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. The contest, significantly less enjoyed by the cats than by the many visitors, was entered by more than 200 felines.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catAndreea Alexandru
A Canadian Sphynx cat sits in a hat before being evaluated by a judge during a competition in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. More than 300 cats entered the international feline beauty competition in the Romanian capital. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Andreea AlexandruA Canadian Sphynx cat sits in a hat before being evaluated by a judge during a competition in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. More than 300 cats entered the international feline beauty competition in the Romanian capital. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
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Is your couch being used as a scratching post? Here’s the best furniture for your catChris O'Meara
A cat looks for a place to run after getting onto the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game between South Florida and Memphis Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Chris O'MearaA cat looks for a place to run after getting onto the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game between South Florida and Memphis Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
How many cats do you own?
Understanding your current cat situation can help you decide on the size and type of furniture you need. Maybe you have multiple cats who love to snuggle up together, a few who keep to themselves. Or, you might have only one cat now, but is there another kitten in your future?
Clawing and scratching
While the urge to scratch is healthy and helps cats take care of their claws, they may lean toward clawing at your furniture and belongings. To prevent this, consider purchasing a piece of furniture that comes with a scratching post or a surface designed for clawing.
Space, decor and budget
How much are you looking to spend? Where do you plan to place the cat furniture? Are you looking for something that goes with your existing decor? Most cat furniture comes in neutral tones — easy to decorate around.
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