r/Catification • u/HowieMaster • 6d ago

Advice Scratching furniture

Hello all!

I’ve had cats in the past, and haven’t minded them scratching furniture. However, a few months ago I finally saved up for a dresser that I adore. I’m going to start to foster cats❤️

I’m willing to accept the fact that it will get scratched, but I do want to PREVENT it from happening. I bought a scratching post and tree to give them options.

Do you have any suggestions for covering the sides & legs of my wooden dresser? I don’t want to peel the wood or get a cover stuck to it. I saw adhesive protectors on amazon, but have only seen them put on couches.

I’d appreciate suggestions!

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u/trudytude 6d ago

Adhesive stair treads or adhesive clear plastic.

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u/HowieMaster 6d ago

Thst wont peel the wood tho?

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u/MissCeeLee 4d ago

Probably. Adhesives are notoriously unpredictable with what will happen to the surface they're stuck to. I wouldn't try it on something you love.

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u/MissCeeLee 4d ago

We have a glass top on our dresser to prevent scratches from when the cats jump up on it. I've never experienced a cat scratching at the side of a piece of wood furniture. We put a tall scratching post next to our couch that our younger cat kept scratching, and she stopped (though she doesn't actually use the post) so maybe a tall post next to the dresser would be sufficient

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u/HowieMaster 4d ago

Thank you!! I plan on doing that :)

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u/trudytude 4d ago

Heat shrink plastic. You could pick one with a wood pattern also.