Cat Furniture, Cat Scratching Posts, Cat Beds, Cat Perches, Cat Trees and Kitty Condos
"What type of cat furniture does your healthy cat really need?"
Special Cat Furniture for Your Feline Friend?
Essentially, all the furniture in your house belongs to your cat! If that's OK with you, then there's no problem.
However, if you prefer that your cat use "special"
furniture, just for him, then you may have to take a few steps to encourage him to
use his stuff and stop using yours!
Choosing the right items for your cat can help him to know what's "his" and what's "yours."
What Furniture Does Your Cat Really Need?
Cats don't really need much in the way of special furniture, but they do have
some health needs that can best be met by furniture designed especially for cats.
Pet stores know how much we love our pets and they provide more than any of
us (or our cats) really need.
Most all of your cat's needs can be met inexpensively, especially if you
are creative and/or handy.
A short list of recommended cat furniture includes:
a scratching post,
a cat bed,
a cat perch, and
a cat tree or "kitty condo."
Cat Scratching Posts are Essential
Cats need to scratch to keep their nails healthy and to get exercise, so a good scratching post is an essential item for any cat home.
Sisal cat scratching posts are popular with cats. It gives them something to sink their claws into, and is prefered by most cats over soft carpet (or your furniture!).
Be sure to get a post that is sturdy and tall enough for your cat's fully stretched body.
Special Cat Beds are Nice, But Optional
Cats need a clean, quiet, and private place to sleep. Online and in the cat
furniture section of most pet supply stores, you can find special, padded cat beds of various styles and colors. You should be able to find a comfortable one to
match the décor of your home and your cat's preference.
If you don't want to buy a special bed for your cat, you can always make one yourself by using something like a soft, clean, folded towel strategically placed in your cat's favorite sleeping place.
Cats are Wild About Cat Perches
Two things cats love to do are be in high places and look out of windows! A cat
perch is the piece of cat furniture that can provide your cat with the comfort and
pleasure she deserves.
Some cat perches are "window perches" designed to attach to a window. This piece of cat furniture has the benefit of giving your cat some elevation and entertainment at the same time!
Cat Trees and Kitty Condos Can Serve Many Purposes
Cat trees and kitty condos come in all different shapes and sizes, and can
serve many purposes. They are usually carpeted and provided your cat with at
least a couple of shelves, and a post for scratching. Some have little cat houses
(carpeted "boxes" with holes for your cat to hang out in).
A kitty condo or a cat
tree is a great item (although a little expensive) and can serve as
your cat's bed and scratching post. And it can provide the high elevation your cat
loves!
Related Topics:
* Cat Beds What to look for when choosing a cat bed
CatsPlay
has an extensive selection of cat furniture
including kitty condos, cat
trees, scratching posts, and cat beds. This is their specialty and they
have many, many items to choose from. They ship much quicker than most other
cat sites.
PETsMARToffers an excellent selection of all types of cat furniture at competitive prices. They have cat scratching posts, cat beds, window perches, and cat trees. The site is a little slow, but well worth it for their extensive selection.
Search My Healthy Cat or the Internet for more cat information.
Cat Scratching Posts are Essential
