Catscratch is an American animated television series created by Doug TenNapel (also known for creating Earthworm Jim). It aired on Nickelodeon from July 9, 2005 to February 10, 2007. It was a loose adaptation of Doug TenNapel's graphic novel, Gear, which in the series is also the name of the cats' monster truck. The series features music composed by longtime Doug TenNapel collaborator, Terry Scott Taylor. Catscratch's first DVD appearance was on Nick Picks Vol. 3, which came out on February 7, 2006 (though the DVD contained only "Bringin' Down the Mouse").