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Protecting the sofa: scratcher and tree
Published 12 November 2026 · Updated 12 November 2026 · Xavier Hure
The sofa wears where the cat stretches as it stands. A vertical scratcher, set at the end of the sofa, takes over that gesture. If the cat also climbs, the tree in “Scratcher or cat tree” takes over. The furniture stays the furniture: we offer another place to lean.
At the end of the sofa
The scratcher almost touches the arm, at the cat’s shoulder height.
A pad beside it
A flat scratcher helps when the cat scratches the floor, in front of the sofa.
Comparison
Scratcher Trixie 24 × 7 cm
The corrugated Trixie stands upright, at the end of the sofa.
Best for. A vertical cardboard
Strengths
- Cardboard
- Vertical
- Sofa
Scratcher Trixie blue 7 × 24 cm pack 2
The flat Trixie scratcher suits a cat that scratches while stretched out.
Best for. A floor pad
Strengths
- Flat
- Floor
- Cardboard
Scratcher Poteau white 42 cm
The TYROL sisal tucks into a corner, near the sofa.
Best for. Corner sisal
Strengths
- Sisal
- Corner
- Vertical
Scratcher Gimars 40 × 200 cm
The Gimars lies on the floor, where the cat steps off the sofa.
Best for. A scratch mat
Strengths
- On the floor
- Wide
- In front
| Comparison | Size | Capacity | Care | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratcher Trixie 24 × 7 cm | 41 × 24 × 7 cm | — | — | End of the sofa |
| Scratcher Trixie blue 7 × 24 cm pack 2 | 41 × 24 × 7 cm | — | — | In front of the sofa |
| Scratcher Poteau white 42 cm | 38 × 32 × 32 cm | — | — | Living-room corner |
| Scratcher Gimars 40 × 200 cm | 40 × 200 cm | — | — | Stepping off the sofa |
For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.
Common questions
Where does the scratcher go?
At the end of the sofa, at shoulder height, or on the floor if the cat scratches low.
What if it climbs?
The tree in “Scratcher or cat tree” offers the platforms.
Cardboard or sisal?
Cardboard is replaced. Sisal lasts longer. Both sit in the same place.