There are countless different cat trees on the market today, each supposedly better than the other, and many people will buy one because they think it’s cute or will fit into the space they have in mind or it’s the right price, without considering if the cat will use it. So many people will buy one and then grumble that kitty doesn’t like it. So here are some guidelines to keep in mind before making that purchase.
The first thing to figure out is what kind of surface does kitty like to pull his or her claws on - vertical or horizontal - some cats are very particular. And what covering turns them on - carpeting, the fabric of your sofa, a piece of wood, a shoe. These factors can also be very important to some cats.
The location of the cat tree is also important - there is no point putting it in one room when kitty spends most of it’s time in another. If kitty like to pull claws on your sofa, it would probably be best to locate the cat tree in that generaly vicinity, and if you need to move it to somewhere more convenient, do so slowly and gradually a few feet at a time.
Cats generally like to pull their claws on something sturdy, so bear that in mind when choosing your cat tree. Something that topples over will probably scare the poop out of the cat, and it will never go near the tree again.
Do not negate making your own tree. It’s not really that difficult or expensive, and that makes it easier to have something that blends with your decor. If you have more than one cat, you can incorporate the taste of each cat into the one tree - both a horizontal and a vertical surface, carpeting and heavy fabric and something solid like wood. A shelf for lolling, a box or cubby hole with a cut-out for viewing the kingdom. Get creative, it’s so worth it. And don’t forget that a bit of catnip to introduce kitty to the new tower goes a long way.
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