Which couch for cats?
Cats are a guarantee for cosiness. On the other hand, they can also cause destruction to your valuable furniture. The couch usually happens to be the first victim. Make the wise choice and go for a leather couch.
Many people think cats attack furniture because they like to rebel. Scratching furniture mostly has to do with spreading their scent. The cat is looking for a specific spot to make his or her own. To make this place their own they will likely use their claws.
What couch do I not want?
For some couches there is almost no way a cat will not attach the couch. Upholstered couches are first in this category, especially with fabric. These couches are firstly, amazingly comfortable for cats and very pleasing to use as a scratching post. Secondly, these couches are extremely difficult to clean, imagine a hairball or a kitten which has not been potty-trained. Harmful for your fabric furniture and for you.
What couch do I want?
Not only the material, but also the structure of the couch is important. If this is sturdy, the chance of scratches and damages is much smaller: especially if you compare it with furniture which gets dirty quickly and is not moisture resistant. A leather couch is simply the best choice.
If you have a leather corner couch, you have a durable product which does not show traces of use much. The leather is very tough, so a cat cannot make any scratches in this couch- if he even tries to. A leather couch is made to be durable, so that is exactly what it does. Much more than a fabric couch.
Differences between couches
We know now that there are big differences between couches. This does not mean that a leather couch will be perfect for you as a cat owner. Therefore, always pay attention that your purchase has a good finish and a protective layer. Ask any of our employees to help you with this, he or she will be able to help you.
Extra tips
Finally, preventing these problems is even better. We advise to always have at least a scratching post. Are you getting kittens? Teach them that scratching the furniture is not allowed. You could also try products like Feliway, this is a product which releases pheromones, so the cat does not have the tendency to scratch.