subject: Cat Furniture: Know Your Options [print this page] The furry little creature that you call your pet cat is a tremendously independent being that tends to mark its territory and guard it. It can be a source of anxiety as well because cats love to hide in all sorts of places. They also tend to chase things that move around. However, at the end of the day the most important thing about a cat is that it would love to snuggle up in a cozy place and sleep or simply rest. Therefore, if you have a cat as a pet it is of utmost importance that you have some cat furniture.
While buying furniture for your cat you must consider the likes and dislikes of your cat. You should also make sure that the furniture is the right size both for your cat and your house. Above all it should not tarnish the look of your house. To have a cat as pet should not be at the cost of your comfort.
One of the most important pieces of cat furniture is a cat house. Cats like to sit and observe what is happening and it is their natural trait to guard their territory. Cat tree houses are available in different sizes: from just 36 inches up to more than 7 feet high. It all depends on the location where you intend to place it. Cat houses can be stool-like flat seats or even a cave-like structure. They can also be a hollow tube or pod in which the cat can easily fit.
Other types of cool cat furniture include a scratch post. Cats love to scratch various items all the time to keep their claws sharp. You would certainly not like to have scratch marks on the arm rest of your favorite chair. If you have a scratch post you can make your obedient cat keep its claws and its scratching habits only to its scratch post! Modern cat furniture also includes a wooden litter cabinet that can be used for different purposes, like a bed side table or a bathroom cabinet.
A play tunnel for your cat is another piece of cat furniture that you cat would love having. All cats love little hiding places and this will probably give you the opportunity to bring out the child in you, as you play hide and seek with your pet cat!
