The manufacturer sent me the Sofa Scratcher to test for our guide to the best cat furniture protectors. This genius product is a couch protector and scratching post in one. It's 24 inches tall ...

For example, if the post is covered with something like carpet, this will confuse your cat - he can't tell the difference between scratching at your carpet and at carpet on the post! Home Showbiz ...

Some cats don't have alternative scratching posts or pads. If they do have them, they may not be placed in the right locations or the scratching surfaces might be too worn and due for replacement.