So when I moved into my house the basement floor was covered with what can only be called a cat’s dream: beige carpet with a loose pile that pulls like a thread on a sweater when they scratch it. 7 years later it now looks like s**t where the darlings have pulled up large strips of it. I do trim their claws regularly but it only slows them down a bit. They have several scratching posts but the carpet is irresistible to them. I’m thinking of re-covering the floor with something more cat friendly. Does anyone have any suggestions for a type or carpet that is resistant to cats? Or would I be better off with something besides carpet? I do like the idea of carpet in the basement to keep the floor from getting too cold.