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Some cats ignore the expensive bed you bought them and curl up in the shipping box instead. Then some cats seem determined to turn your favorite armchair into their personal scratching post.
If your cat has been slowly destroying your sofa one corner at a time, there might be a piece at Costco that finally saves it.
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Catit Vesper Minou Cat Scratcher, $64.99 at Costco
The Catit Vesper Minou Cat Scratcher at Costco is a horizontal scratcher and hiding place combined into a single compact piece of furniture.
The compact design allows the tree to fit next to any piece of furniture your cat might be scratching. Whether that is the sofa leg or the chair arm, this scratching tree will make life easier at home.
Measurements are 14.17 by 14.37 by 15.94 inches, and it weighs eight pounds. That is compact enough to place it in any corner of your home without overwhelming the room.
The inside comes with padding and a soft memory foam cushion. When your cat is done with scratching, she can curl up inside without feeling trapped. Both the front and the back of the tree have openings, allowing cats to enter and exit easily. The scratcher mat and the cushion are also replaceable.
"My cats were so excited to get this and started sitting on it before it was even put together. Easy assembly made challenging with cats sitting on the pieces and wanting to play," wrote one shopper on Costco.com.
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Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture Items?
You might think it is personal, but your cat isn't scratching the sofa tirelessly to annoy you. The reality is much simpler.
Scratching is a natural behavior that helps cats stretch their muscles, shed the outer layer of their claws and leave scent markers from glands in their paws. It also relieves stress or boredom, just like digging does for dogs.
You cannot tell a cat "No" and expect them to stop scratching. Instead, it's better to give them alternatives to use as scratching surfaces.
So get your hands on the Catit Vesper Minou Cat Scratcher, place it next to the furniture your cat targets, and hope she redirects her attention to it.
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