Scratch Row
Cat scratchers from Kitty City
Every cat scratcher on Scratch Row, from flat cardboard pads to a 32-inch sisal post. Horizontal scratchers suit cats that wreck rugs; vertical ones suit cats that climb the couch.
13 products · 27 options
21K+ ratings
Kitty City
Scratcher Pad Packs
4.7 (21,302)
- 10 × 18 × 1.5 in corrugated pads
- Double-sided: flip when one face wears down
- Catnip in the box to get them started
from $16.458 options
Training aid
Kitty City
Furniture Protectors
- 12 large flat double-sided sheets
- Cut to fit corners, doors and arms
- Peels off without sticky residue
from $18.832 options
Small homes
Kitty City
Over-the-Door Clip
- Hangs over most interior doors
- Holds Kitty City refills and most standard pads
- Rubber feet protect the door
$17.89
Play + scratch
Kitty City
Ball Track Scratcher
3.9 (1,983)
- Built-in ball track
- Flip-over corrugated center
- Replaceable scratch pads
from $10.002 options
Add-on
Kitty City
Post Perch Platform
3.8 (380)
- Platform kit for the Kitty City post
- Foam cushion with fleece cover
- 15 × 15 × 4 in bed
$24.99
3-pack
Kitty City
Hanging Scratchers
3.6 (69)
- 23 × 7 × 1.75 in boards
- Hang or lay flat
- Reversible for double life
$17.85
New prints
Kitty City
Scratcher + Ball Track
- Ball track around the rim
- Horizontal scratching surface
- Thick corrugate
from $14.242 options
Lounger
Kitty City
Round Scratcher Bed
3.8 (23)
- Scratcher and lounger in one
- Bowl shape keeps cats centered
- 15.6 × 15.6 × 4 in
from $21.243 options
Seasonal
Kitty City
Cutie Cat Scratcher
4.8 (5)
- Shaped corrugate scratcher
- Jingle ball in a track
- 10 × 16 × 9.1 in
from $14.972 options
Crinkle
Kitty City
Paper Bag Tunnel
4.5 (115)
- Tunnel + hideaway + crinkle bag
- 30.75 × 12 × 13.8 in
- Folds in 3 seconds
$13.53
Choosing a cat scratcher
Horizontal or vertical
Watch your cat for a day. Scratch marks on the rug, carpet and doormat mean a flat cardboard cat scratcher or lounger; marks on the sofa arm, wall corners and door frame mean a vertical post or a hanging board. Cats that do both should get one of each.
Cardboard or sisal rope
Corrugated cardboard gives a soft, shreddy drag most kittens and many adult cats love, and it's cheap to replace. Woven sisal rope is tougher, quieter and more durable under big cats, but it needs height and a heavy base to be worth it. Those are the two materials that hold up to real cat scratching; carpet-covered posts teach cats that carpet is for claws.
Tall enough for a full stretch
A cat scratching post should be taller than your cat standing on its back legs with the paws up — for most adults that means at least 28–32 inches tall. Short posts get ignored because the cat can't pull its whole back into the scratch. The Kitty City sisal post is 32 inches tall on a wide base.
Scratchers for large cats
Large cats need a pad long enough to stand on while they scratch and a post that doesn't rock. The 10 × 18 in pads come in XL packs, and the round and couch loungers give big cats room to lie down on the surface they just scratched.
Cat tree or cat scratcher?
A cat tree combines a scratching post, platforms and often a cat bed or hideaway in one tower. It's the right answer when a cat also needs height. If the problem is only the sofa, a dedicated cat scratcher in the right spot usually does more for less space — and the perch platform turns the sisal post into a small cat tree later.
Wall and door scratchers
Short on floor space? A wall scratcher or an over-the-door clip turns a door into a scratching wall, and hanging boards can go on any handle. Hang them at full-stretch height so your feline doesn't have to crouch.
Toys built in
Ball-track scratchers and the cutie cat scratchers add a jingle ball or a track to bat at, so a bored cat plays and scratches in the same place. A cute print helps the scratcher stay in the living room instead of the closet.
Make it the best spot in the house
Place the cat scratcher where the damage is, rub catnip on it, and praise use. Cover the furniture with clear sticky sheets for a few weeks so the scratcher is the obvious choice — paws follow the easiest, most satisfying surface.
Good questions
What kind of scratcher is best for cats?
The kind your cat already uses — horizontal for rug scratchers, vertical for couch scratchers. Corrugated cardboard pads are the easiest place to start; sisal posts suit strong adult cats.
Is a scratcher good for cats?
Yes. It keeps claws healthy, stretches muscles from the paws to the back and gives a safe outlet for a natural behavior.
Do cat scratchers actually work?
When they're in the right place and big enough. A scratcher next to the sofa gets used; one in a back room usually doesn't.
How long does a cardboard scratcher last?
Weeks to months, depending on the cat. Flip double-sided pads when one face is worn and recycle them when both are done.