Cat Tree

Cat Tree
Which cat tree to buy for my boyfriends kitten for xmas?

I know its early but I carnt be bothered with the hussle and bussle at xmas .... shes 6 months at the moment and only small but I want it to last her so wich one.... A-http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/49009 B- http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/cattreesolymp/35758 C- http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/40850 or D- http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/36002
I also like this one but I think is to expensive http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/14049 x

Lovely idea for a present for a kitten.

Does your boyfriend know what you're getting? If so, I'd discuss it with him. If not, I'd observe his kitten really well.

The reason being that cat trees are a personal gift and not every cat likes the same thing.

For example, does she like scratching on a vertical or horizontal surface? If vertical, you need to make sure that it will still be high enough for her to use as a scratching post when she's fully grown. Does she like climbing high? Does she like sitting and laying up high? Does she like hiding, so would she like a box? Some cats prefer toys which require a human to get involved and don't like dangling toys they have to play with alone, so which does she prefer?

I'm sorry if this isn't giving you with a simple answer, but every cat is different and has its own likes and dislikes. If you're spending that sort of money you'd be best getting something the kitten would love and use for many years to come.

Don't bother shelling out more money for one that's scented with catnip, as it's easy to buy catnip sprays from any pet shop, such as Pets at Home.

If I were buying one for my cats, I'd get either the Salamanca, Almeria or Leon as they all like climbing, being high up and hiding/playing in boxes.

If you're any good at DIY, it's not that hard to make one. The benefits of doing this are the cost and also you can tailor-make it exactly to the kitten's requirements. Here are some websites with step-by-step instructions:

http://pashmina1.interfree.it/tiragraffi...

http://www.nd.edu/~akolaczy/catladder.ht...

http://www.pandecats.com/x/building_a_ca...

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plain...

http://www.mainecoons.org/h/cattree.shtm...

The last one is huge, obviously, as it's designed for Main Coons. lol

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Why do you go to the gym every day? To sweat and get your aggression out right? It centers you and calms you down for the rest of your activities during the day whether you are going to work or running errands. To you, working out is important and believe it or not, it's just as important for your cat too. She needs a place to just let off some steam, something that cat trees nicely provide.

Cat trees offer your cat a fantastic place to just get rid of its energy, which is the result of its basic design. One will generally be, you guessed it, in the shape of a smaller tree and will have one center pole with various limbs of different lengths sticking out of it. They can be anywhere from two feet high to others that are four, even five feet high, giving you a lot of options depending on how much space you might or might not have. They are made using some sort of wood for the base that is then covered in a fabric that is both plush and durable, like carpeting. With one, your cat has a nice place to paw, scratch, jump and play, which is great because then you don't have to worry about your furniture getting ruined since she can take out her aggression on the cat tree instead.

In addition to cat trees, there are other options where your cat can just jump around and have a good time. Like kitty gyms. They have a design base on the cat tree, but are a lot more elaborate. Featuring limbs that criss-cross, perches, hanging toys, and compartments where they can even go in when they want to take a nap. If you don't have the room for cat trees or kitty gyms, there are also some nice smaller options available for your cat as well with one of them being sisal posts. They are also made from wood and have a sisal rope wrapped around it, perfect for your cat to scratch on. Toys are also another nice smaller choice and you can even get ones that run around by themselves on the floor.

Now, if you are thinking that cat trees sound like a good investment, you're right and don't make the mistake of running down to your local pet store to get one. They won't offer you a lot of options and their prices will generally be through the roof. So, what you need to do instead is just shop online. Browsing through the different online sites and what they offer is a breeze, especially since you can comparison shop and find the best deals possible.

When it comes to your cat, just like you, she needs to blow off some steam every now and again. With cat trees, you give her the perfect spot to do just that. Purchase one today so your cat can get a good workout in tomorrow and for many years to come.

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Jesse Akre, owner of a wide variety of online stores specializing in niche products, shares information on how to make your home for comfortable and practical for both you and your cat. Today he offers advice when buying lavish
cat furniture
, durable
cat houses
, and fun
cat trees
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