Cat Health

Cat trees are becoming a popular item that cat owners buy for their feline pets. Kittens and some cats really enjoy climbing up and over their cat trees whilst others seem to completely ignore them and in fact appear to look on cat trees with disdain.

At times when you see your pet curled up on your lap or in front of the fire that they were originally wild animals. However, over thousands of years they have become domesticated and have learnt to co habit with the human race. This though does not mean that they have completely lost all their basic instincts. Cats have an inbred hunting instinct and even the best fed cats can be seen stalking birds and other small creatures on occasion.

Another inbuilt trait is climbing, which is one of their methods of escaping from dangerous predators. The cat tree gives the house bound cat the opportunity to use its natural climbing instinct without the need to call the local fire brigade to come and rescue it.

Cat trees come in many forms and process ranging from a few dollars up to several hundred. The good news is that if you or someone you know is handy at wood working it is pretty simple to build your own. To build one all you need is some suitable wood and spare sisal or matting and it should not take too long to put one together. and if you search the Internet you will find some free building plans..

Most pet shops have a good selection of them and sites such as Amazon also have a wide range available. Most have at least 3 tiers and they can be as much as 6 feet or more in height. It is important that they are on a firm and stable base as your kitten or cat will not appreciate it if the structure topples over when they have climbed to the top.

Whether it is worth either buying or even making a cat tree depends very much on the nature of your kitten or cat. Some are obviously natural climbers who will find the cat tree will help alleviate the boredom of being a house cat. This can be especially true if the cat is left for long periods on its own. On the other hand some cats like mine will simply look at the cat tree decide it is all too much effort and curl up in front of the fire and go to sleep.

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ByShawn Tymchak

The simple answer is no. You don't need a tree if you don't mind your cat scratching and clawing up other potentially valuable furniture and/or carpeting. Most cats develop routines where they have their favorite places and items to work their claws on. If you haven't provided your kitty with a scratching solution then you can't be mad at him or her for following its natural instincts to scratch and claw.

The best method is to offer your cat multiple areas to fulfill their scratching desires especially if you have more than one animal. Cats are actually very personable and like to be near their owners. You may notice some items in areas that are frequently occupied that your cat will continually return to for scratching. We have a couple larger cat towers in our main living room and a smaller condo with single pole and platform in our bedroom that our cats use regularly.

When picking out your cat tree or cat tower, one of the main differences between the cat trees is the scratching area. Some are covered with carpeting while others are wrapped with sisal rope. We used to have a couple with carpeting, but, after a bit of use the carpeting starts to either run and fray or tear away. You then end up with this post that has unattractive strings hanging off it. The sisal rope is much more durable than the carpeting for your cat to scratch on.

One other consideration might be the color you choose for your cat tree. For the most part the only two considerations will be to either match the cat tower to your decor or to your cat. If you choose the latter, your cat, you will spend less time cleaning because the hair that your cat sheds will blend in better with the fabric. You can also buy cat furniture to only match your home decor. This may cause you to clean your cats furniture more often due to unsightly hair.

To summarize, you should get your cat at least one scratching post, or cat tower as a solution to its scratching needs. There is nothing wrong with having more than one especially if you have more than one cat as I have found. The most durable and suitable scratching material I have found is the sisal rope wrapped furniture. If you match your tree color to your cat you will spend less time cleaning it.

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ByJackie Rosetti

Is your cat special? Is your kitty one of a kind? Does your fur baby deserve the very best cat tree available? Is your cat purrrrfect?

For those kitties that are elite, unique, one of a kind, special and priceless we would like to introduce you to Molly and Friends Cat Furniture. Handmade in the USA with love, Molly and Friends comes in a variety of colors, several styles and is shipped fully assembled.

We've introduced to you to other outstanding cat tree manufacturers that make custom products in the USA. Molly and Friends is one of the best cat trees that money can buy. Crafters of the finest in handmade premium cat furniture the United States has to offer, Molly and Friends is one of the best cat trees that money can buy. When you buy Molly and Friends cat furniture, your specific color and model is made according to your order. A bit pricey and for elite cats only, it's the only cat furniture that is shipped fully assembled. You will not need to compare the parts to the parts list, and assemble, just bring it in and watch your cat climb the tree! Each piece of cat furniture is hand made with an excellence in quality. The cradles and perches or play boxes are made sizable enough for the biggest of kitties to curl up or stretch out comfortably. The minute you bring it in the house, your cat will literally be all over it!

From the Molly to the Sequoia, beautiful and sturdy, even multiple heavy weight kitties won't tip them over.

The models that are two tiered and below are shipped via UPS, the larger trees are shipped via truck (a big 18 wheeler truck!). When purrrrchasing a Molly and Friends, it is important to consider how you will take delivery of the larger trees. You will need access for a large truck to deliver to your home. If that is not an option, you may need to make arrangements to meet the truck at a local shipping center and transfer the item from the truck to your vehicle. Make sure that you are able to lift the tree and your vehicle can hold the size and weight of it.

On average, your order is built to your specification in less than 10 days, plus a few days for shipping. If you want the very best in quality and workmanship, Molly and Friends is worth every cent that you pay for it. It is not uncommon for these trees to last many years. Your fur baby will reward you with purrs and extra lap sits when they see this beautiful and comfy cat tree.

Living with cats for many years has taught me a great deal about the needs that kitties have. I enjoy talking with people about their cats and sharing what I have learned about cat furniture and how it benefits our feline friends. Since starting our web store http://www.FancyFelinesCleverCanines.com, I've had the opportunity to visit with many cat furniture manufacturers to understand more about the materials used and the construction process. Sharing this information with folks will ultimately help their kittties and pet parents alike.

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