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The Best Cat Trees
How To Choose The Right Tree For Your Cat
The best cat scratching post is a complex. The complexes usually include several claws at once, plus houses (floor or pendant), tunnels, beds, etc. There are also built-in teaser toys, steps and other details. The complex can comfortably occupy only a small corner of the room, and can be the size of a room and the height of the ceiling. It all depends on whether you have extra space, how many cats you have and what your financial capabilities are.
Cats have a natural instinct to scratch, climb and love sleeping above ground level. All trees vary in size significantly.
Keep your needs in mind and ensure you opt for the tree that gives your cat the optimal indoor experience. It’s no use opting for a cheap flimsy small model that your cat won’t enjoy. The best cat trees give cats an opportunity to stretch, play, relax and mark their territory within your own home.
Always aim to get the best fit for your cat. If you’re looking to accommodate a large cat, you need to take their weight into consideration when buying a cat tree.
Many of the cheaper models are far too lightweight to stay sturdy when larger cats jump on and off them. Cheap cat trees will wobble under the weight of a large cat, they don’t like that.
Cats much prefer to spend time on a strong standing cat tree that doesn’t sway side to side and shake under their weight.
We’d recommend being on the safe side and opting for a tree that supports a reasonably higher load than the weight of your cats combined.
A cat tree for cats is bound to be bigger than what you’re probably imagining. Check the dimensions before buy.
Which Size Cat Tower Is Best
This is totally dependent on the space you have available, the size of your cat, and whether or not you have a few cats that might want to make use of it. It goes without saying that large cats need big cat trees with wide towers and perches to support their weight.
You should be looking at purchasing a tree or scratching post that allows your cat to fully stretch out when they scratch. The best size post for an average sized cat is usually around the 19 inch mark.
Taller cat posts might require some attachment to a wall or ceiling to ensure they stay upright, though this shouldn’t be an issue with any of the trees on our list. Again, it depends how much force your cat will be running at the tree with.
If you’re looking for a freestanding cat tree that won’t fall over when a large cat is running full force at it, you’re looking for a miracle!
What Materials Should I Look For?
Cat condos and towers are typically made from pressed wood and covered with a faux fur. Plywood towers offer a good compromise of cost and quality.
For big cats, it’s definitely worth considering solid materials like real wood.
Higher quality trees will be held together by screws rather than nails or glue. While the latter can always be repaired in the event of a breakage, it’s better to opt for screws in the first place where possible.
Scratching posts are covered in a material known as sisal rope. It’s a coarse material that’s perfect for cats to scratch, and keeps them away from scratching any furniture and door frames around the house.
Solid wood trees are usually the best, but also the most expensive. Some of the more modern cat trees are made from solid wood, which look fantastic when compared to pressed wood too.
The Benefits Of A Cat Tree
The best cat towers and trees offer a whole host of benefits to your feline friends and can improve their overall health and quality of life.
They provide both a safe place to play, and a comfortable place to rest. Manufacturers are well away that cats need mental stimulation and physical activity to keep them happy, and most trees are built with this in mind.
Regardless of which you choose, the best cat tree for cats should always have plenty of toys that encourage them to be active and lose weight in the process of playing.
There are several different options, from hanging toys to ropes and scratch poles. Make sure you opt for a tree that will keep your cat entertained as well as keeping them cozy.
Scratch poles are a godsend for cat lovers who want their furniture to survive longer than a year or two. There’s nothing more frustrating than finding the corners of your furniture ripped to shreds when you come home from work.
They’re also brilliant for cats overall health and happiness. The urge to scratch and claw is a natural instinct for cats that is often left uncatered for in most cat homes. Any well built cat tree or tower will feature a scratching post that is durable, and allows your cat to sharpen and maintain their claws without damaging your beloved home. It’s especially important for those with indoor cats.
Ramps and perches allow cats to get the vantage point they crave. I’m sure you’ll have noticed your cat sleeping high up on furniture in the past, or even staring out of an upstairs window. High up baskets and perches are ideal for giving them a sense of security during nap time.
By improving the quality of life that cats have indoors, they create a closer bond between your cat and yourself while promoting good health by nurturing natural instincts.
This is especially true for indoor cats, since it’s difficult to provide them with an environment where climbing furniture is acceptable without the use of a tower designed for them.
