Cats are notorious for lounging around. They are true
connoisseurs of comfort. The more comfy the spot, the better. As the
saying goes, "if you want the best seat in the house, move the cat."
However, not all cat owners are okay with their feline taking the sofa
over. Providing kitty with a cat climbing tower, cat climbing post or
cat tunnel can be a great alternative for your furry friend.
Cat
condos are manufactured specifically with cats likes and dislikes in
mind. In the wild, cats like to perch up high to stalk their prey. It
is a natural instinct for a cat to gravitate toward high areas. A cat
tower or cat tree provides kitty with multiple perches for the best
view in the house. Many cat towers are designed with sisal cat
scratching posts, so that cats can relieve their natural urge to
scratch. You will find that cats without claws display this behavior as
well. If your cat does have claws, sisal cat furniture is great these
are great items to stop.
If you do not have the room for a tall
cat tree, consider a "one story" cat perch. They are small but still
offer two areas for kitty to curl up in. For apartment dwellers, or
anyone with a small space, a cat cave is perfect. Some come with a
built in toy for Fluffy to bat around. Most are made of plush fabric
for maximum comfort.
Another small and easily stored item is a
cat tunnel. Again made from enticing plush fabric but with a
crackle-noise making material inside for extra enticement. It is a
sound cats cannot get enough of!
Leigh Adams is an avid dog and cat owner. She is a frequent contributor to this Pet Supply Store.
When not outside with her dogs Mimmi and SoSo, she enjoys spending time
with her ragdoll cat and raising Koi fish in her backyard pond.