OK, maybe that's not the specific kind of relationship you have with your friends, but that's the relationship this otter and ...

I think one of the problems may be the scratching post itself. For example, if the post is covered with something like carpet, this will confuse your cat - he can't tell the difference between ...

And once a cat has marked a spot, they're likely to return. A scratching post that doubles as a couch protector can make all the difference. We first tested the Sofa Scratcher five years ago.