{"product":{"product_id":"B000634MH8","title":"SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post- Beige, Large (32-Inch)","price":"49.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gvEyIGriL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8"},"comments":[{"body":"You're absolutely right. Cats need to make a full stretch so that post obviously not tall enough for the cat to use for this purpose. I swear by [this scratching post](https://smile.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=scratching+post\u0026amp;qid=1562949556\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-3). I had a really long and big cat who destroyed the arms of my couch. It was years of this and I was at a loss about what to do since I had already tried the sticky stuff, sprays, and other posts. Finally I found that post and it was a night and day change in my cat's behavior. He LOVED that post and immediately stopped scratching my couch. He got the full stretch he needed and he loved the texture. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\nWhen people say that cats know what they're doing, they're right but it's not spite and it will never be spite. The human just hasn't figured out what it is the cat needs to change their behavior. Cats do things for a reason and it's up to us as caretakers to figure it out to stop the behavior.","subreddit_name":"firstworldanarchists","author":"uniqueishard"},{"body":"[On Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jXHYxb9FR7SAB) \r\n\r\nIt's sturdy, durable, and my cat loves it. Only downside, the base is biiiig. Which is why it's so sturdy, but also makes it hard to find room if you have limited space.\r\n\r\nEdit: in case anyone actually wanted a working link ;)","subreddit_name":"aww","author":"cornbeard"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=jute+cat+scratching+post\u0026amp;qid=1627040045\u0026amp;sprefix=jute+cat\u0026amp;sr=8-3 This is the only thing that saved our couch. Not completely, but our three assholes will scratch this over the couch nine times out of ten.","subreddit_name":"CatsAreAssholes","author":"Fermifighter"},{"body":"I use 66 quart sterilite tubs from Amazon as litter boxes.  If you have Amazon prime - they also ship a great clumping litter for $13 and free shipping (40 lb bags).  I have 2 and go thru about 40 lbs a week.\r\n\r\nGet at least 1 of these scratching posts - even my full grown MCs love this and can't knock it over.  My breeder has a couple of these too.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=pd_sbs_199_1?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=EDH8Y9FXG8N1YJDWSK82","subreddit_name":"mainecoons","author":"DancesWithElectrons"},{"body":"Awesome to hear! Yeah, that's why I never do that. My cats have a traumatic response to just the yearly vet visits. So we just brush and comb, and get knots while they are still small. Bathing we simply don't do. I've bathed my cats maybe 2-3 times each in their entire lives, and it was because of diarrhea/puke in their fur or whatever. Otherwise they do a good job themselves. As for nails, scratching posts scratching posts scratching posts. And not the crappy ones that tip over. A big one they can fully stretch out on and really dig into like a tree. I swear by these SmartCat ones. They are on Amazon or at Petcos I believe. I have 3, one in each of our main living areas. They love these things, see shedded nails all around the thing. It's a quasi natural way for them to take of their own nails.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1520439762\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=smartcat+scratching+post\u0026amp;dpID=41zMRbYrJ8L\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch\r\n\r\nGlad kitty is alright though! :)","subreddit_name":"catcare","author":"PolyNecropolis"},{"body":"Well, if you have non-fabric furniture, perhaps there might be some danger of damage.  You do need to have a good quality scratching post (I have [this](https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=zg_bs_2975247011_3?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=GJNWSFQX7W4GX140G2WT) one).  I also have one of those cardboard cat scratching mats (which they really like).\r\n\r\nExpecting a cat not to scratch is not reasonable.  But, if you give them a good alternative, they will much prefer that to furniture.  There have been a few times where they were scratching the couch, and I just moved them over to  the scratching post...where they really dug in.  So, it may take a little training.\r\n\r\nMy couch is over 10 years old, and it is not ripped up at all.","subreddit_name":"funny","author":"hoadlck"},{"body":"This is the one that I have and my boy loves it:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/Pioneer-Pets-Smart-Ultimate-Scratching/dp/B000634MH8\r\n\r\nIt is tall enough for him and very sturdy. It's also not terribly ugly like many scratchers are! I do have some of those cardboard floor scratchers around too to give him some variety","subreddit_name":"britishshorthair","author":"ladybugsie"},{"body":"Also try to get a tall, stable post. They like to be able to stretch out and a lot of posts are too short.\r\n\r\nSmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Lty3FbNWC6X6X?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nThese are the kind we have but anything along those lines would work, if you can find something less expensive.","subreddit_name":"therewasanattempt","author":"I_like_parentheses"},{"body":"All cats are different, but a good scratching post(s) can save your furniture.  It might take a few days, but once they take to it, they'll prefer it.\r\n\r\nThere's a bit of technique to it, too.  Cats have routines and sequences they follow.  For instance, my cat always likes to scratch after using the litter box, so if the post was too far away, she would probably find something else to scratch on.  But since there's a good post nearby (not like *right* there, but maybe 15 feet away) she loves using it.  She also likes to scratch and stretch when she wakes up.\r\n\r\nYou also want a good post, something tall and sturdy enough that they can stretch alllll the way up and hang on it with their whole body weight.  Ideally, they should be able to climb up it.  A couch is big and sturdy and lets them do this, so it will always be preferred over some piddly little scratching pad.\r\n\r\nMy cat will still stretch on the couch (usually right before jumping up to our laps), but she doesn't scratch it.  And there are lots of sticky removable plastic films you can use to discourage scratching on anything that does become a problem.  After a few weeks, you can often take them off and the behavior is set.\r\n\r\n\r\nI can recommend this post, and have seen many others recommend it as well.\r\nhttps://smile.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8","subreddit_name":"seniorkitties","author":"Sluisifer"},{"body":"aside from the snarky comments, placing an approved vertical scratching solution nearby should solve for most of this.\r\n\r\nIf you do catch it happening, yelling and lunging at them are natural reactions but don't actually correct the behavior. Calmly get up and move them to the approved scratcher and encourage them to do it there.\r\n\r\nCats need lots of options for scratching, hiding, sleeping, and especially love vertical places.\r\n\r\nThis scratch post has lasted me years and saved my speakers: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8?psc=1\u0026amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details","subreddit_name":"vintageaudio","author":"checkpoint_hero"},{"body":"This is the best and most durable one I have ever found. All 3 of our cats love it! https://www.amazon.ca/Pioneer-Pets-Smart-Ultimate-Scratching/dp/B000634MH8/ref=asc_df_B000634MH8/?tag=googlemobshop-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=292999114938\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=13542647873024192935\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9001068\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-450759520924\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"CatAdvice","author":"catsmakingbiscuts"},{"body":"Positive reinforcement training is how you get cats to scratch your cat tree over your furniture, if for some reason they don't prefer it. Honestly if what you're calling a cat tree is what I think it is, it's main purpose is really cat  furniture over scratching.\r\n\r\nI recommend tall scratching posts which its purpose is solely for getting torn up by cat claws. [This one is the one I always recommend](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/) but there are cheaper versions as well. They're tall and cats love to stretch and reach the top with their claws. You can put toys on the top and they love to climb up and knock the toy off. When you see her using it, reward her with a treat. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately cats won't change bad habits without your part.","subreddit_name":"cats","author":"nawcom"},{"body":"Food, don't get anything that has fillers.  All those carbs from the fillers are really crummy for the cat.  If the picture on the bag has multi color food, it's not for you lol\r\n\r\nBooda dome litter box is good.  Get some bags for it though.  \r\n\r\nScratch post that will last 5+ years:\r\nSmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8","subreddit_name":"cats","author":"redit01"},{"body":"You need to have sturdy scratching posts for the cat to use instead. The cat needs to be able to stretch while he’s scratching it without the post falling over. \r\n\r\nSomething like this…\r\n\r\nSmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_6KR8G24HD63S03310Y74","subreddit_name":"cats","author":"SmartFX2001"},{"body":"Yes, this! I would like to add that most scratching posts you’ll find at pet stores aren’t appropriately sized for adult cats. Your cat should ideally be able stand and stretch out their body against the post. This is why they often scratch vertically on furniture instead. My cats hardly ever scratch the furniture since I got one. This is a great example on Amazon, as much as I hate to recommend them: SmartCat Pioneer Pet Ultimate Scratching Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MN7MF9WPQZTXQT938X3C","subreddit_name":"cats","author":"zoology-nerd"}]}