Have you been itching to get your cat a new scratching post, but didn’t want to start from, well, scratch? Then you’re in the right place, as the cat owners and cat lovers over at the New York Post ...

Taking into account all the advice from our experts below, we looked at the height and length of cat scratching posts, the materials used and how sturdy the product is when choosing the best options.

Here's how to stop cats from scratching furniture and the best products to use. Our top picks are couch protectors, guards, scratch tape, and posts.