By Jan Chadwick
We all know how much cats love to climb... and sleep and scratch and play... and nap! There are a lot of very cool styles of cat trees and scratching posts available that give your kitty options to do all the things he loves to do most! The variety of configurations of cat trees available include simple styles to ones with multi-levels for climbing and places to stop and scratch along the way. Some styles have hidey holes to lounge and nap in after their play time wears them out!
The simpler styles of cat trees might offer a perch or two with a scratching post included in the structure. They are obviously more cost effective than their larger counterparts so choose with your budget in mind. Now, the more elaborate and larger cat trees can get a little crazy! VERY cool, though, I must admit. Some are designed like castles with every amenity for your cat that you could think of... perches, hidey-holes, scratching areas, dangling toys to play with and lots of vertical pieces to climb on! Your cat could be entertained for hours on end. Then there are those that offer more 'snoozy' spots - kind of like bungalows more for napping than playing. If you have multiple cats, the more elaborate styles of cat trees allow your kitties to play or nap together.
Younger cats and kittens will likely take to the cat trees that offer lots of playing options while older kitties are more prone to nap a little more often. We happen to have four cats. All of them are in their prime and still pretty playful. As ALL cats do, every one of ours will seek out any box they can find to climb into - whether they fit or not! So any cat tree with hidey-holes, perches or cozy sleeping areas to snuggle into is going to draw your kitty's attention.
I would suggest that no matter the style you choose make sure to get one that has an area or two for scratching! Some cat trees have rope wrapped around the post or a sisal-covered post. Any surface that will attract your cat to use it is good! Once your cat has chosen that as his scratching area, he or she will develop that habit and hopefully stop ruining the couch or any other furniture he's taken a liking to!
If you are looking for just a scratching post, again there are many styles to choose from. A standard carpeted post on a base will work as well as anything. I've gone through a few of those and my kitties have worn them down to the backing of the carpet! Scratching posts containing both carpet and rope or a sisal/rope combination are a nice mix for your cat to choose from. The cardboard scratchers are also great choices. As with the cat trees, choose with price, style and workability in mind for your home and kitties.
I am always trying to please my cats and meet their needs. When looking for that great cat tree or scratching post, keep in mind what works best for your home and your cat(s). There are lots of choices in every price range. For a great selection of cat trees and scratching posts, check out the choices at http://www.mybestpetproducts.com. Let's keep 'em happy!
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