Cat Climbing Trees

Cat Climbing Trees

Cat Climbing Trees

Cats are climbers by nature; height allows them to both avoid or escape larger predators, and give them a better and bigger view of the happenings in their area. Climbing is also good exercise and helps keep their claws in good shape. Cat claws grow continuously, both in length and layers from the center out. It is not unusual to find what looks like a toenail near an area that a cat scratches. It is the shed outer layer of the claw and part of the reason cats are so industrious about scratching.

Cats also scratch to leave their scent via their paw pads.

One problem with most traditional scratching posts is they are not tall enough for the cat to really stretch up while scratching; and even if they are tall enough, the cat would likely pull it over on itself if it tried. Anyone who owns cats knows how much they like to stretch their muscles. Cat climbing trees not only address these issues, but also typically combine textures, such as carpet, sisal, burlap and sometimes unfinished wood. This allows the cat to choose what type of surface it wants to work on. Cat trees also have shelves or hidey-holes from which your kitties can watch the world. If you have a clowder [or herd'], they will each usually pick their favorite spot on the tree, with the more dominant ones mostly at the top.

Cat climbing trees also allow the daily crazies' to go vertical as well, with the added benefit (at least in my experience) that they burn off more energy and the crazies don't last as long.

There are almost innumerable shapes, colors, styles, height and additions. They may have built in swinging platforms, hanging ropes or other toys, stairs, tunnels and the number of trunks' and limbs' can vary widely. Obviously, the more cats you have the more places on your tree you will want. (Or you may opt for multiple trees.) Colors can be chosen to offset or compliment your color scheme; and shapes can even include looking like an actual tree or the castle at Camelot.

When choosing a cat climbing tree, make sure the base is wide and heavy enough to prevent tipping when the cat is bouncing around at the top. One way to test this is reach to the top (if you can) and see how hard it is to pull out of vertical. Obviously, you do not want to be standing on the base when you do this. If it moves easily, this is not a tree you want.

Cat climbing trees are also a good place to interact with your cat. Playing is easier in that you can do this standing up, as well as having the added benefit of the tree getting the claws and not your hand. The more places' your tree has, the more games you can get kitty to play.

Cat climbing trees are an investment that will help save your furniture from industrious claws and add a new dimension to your relationship with your furry friends.

POST COMMENT

Climbing Kilimanjaro - Company Review From Surfing to Rock climbing Appllo Bay has everything you need for outdoor adventure Why Climbing is the Perfect Way To Keep Fit Rock Climbing and More in Malta Rock Climbing Gear Required Equipments for Rock Climbing Rock Climbing Shoe Get the Best Deal on Rock Climbing Shoe Cat Climbing, Scratching Tree Furnishings Outdoor play equipment like climbing frames and trampolines are not only a huge amount of fun Benefits Of Outdoor Climbing Frames Exploring the popular rock climbing destination of Mt Arapiles Build Your Own Climbing Frame Climbing the Corporate Ladder without the Anxiety Climbing Lhakpa Ri in Tibet