As a distributor supplying indoor cat products to retailers in Germany, furniture protection is one of the most common concerns we hear from both shop owners and end customers. Many cat owners are not looking for “another toy.” They are looking for a practical solution. Over the past two years, the cardboard house cat scratcher has proven to be one of the most effective answers. Scenario 1: Apartment living with limited space In urban German households, cats often live in apartments where sofas, chairs, and door frames become the default scratching targets. Traditional scratch posts are often ignored or placed too far from problem areas. A cardboard house cat scratcher, positioned near the sofa or wall corner, naturally redirects scratching