Catscratch is an American animated television series created by Doug TenNapel (the creator of the neverhood games company,Earthworm Jim and the upcoming Cartoon Network original series Phibian Mike) airing on Nickelodeon in 2005 and on Nicktoons Network in late 2007 blank">http://www.nicktoonsnetwork.com/hotSheet/. It was also shown on _Nickelodeon UK on May 29, 2006 after a sneak peek preview on May 1, 2006 and then on Nicktoons UK on July 31, 2006. It is a light-hearted adaptation of TenNapel's graphic novel, Gear, which is also the name of the cats' monster truck. The series features music composed by longtime TenNapel collaborator, Terry Scott Taylor. Catscratch's first DVD appearance was on Nick Picks which came out February 7, 2006 (though the DVD featured "Bringin' Down the Mouse"). Nickelodeon has not yet renewed the show for a second season and it is presumed to be cancelled. Catscratch is currently on hiatus while being aired on Nicktoons Network as of November 25, 2007.

The three main characters are based on, and named after, three of creator Douglas TenNapel's own cats.