FEANDREA Cat Tree, Cat Tower, Widened Perch for Large Cats, Light Grey PCT51W

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This roundup was written by Andrew Whalen, an editor for The Spruce Pets with hundreds of hours of experience testing pet products, both in our labs and at home. Whalen lives with two rescue cats, Church and Wally, who have wildly different styles of play. Their input and emotional support was crucial to the cat tree testing process. You can rotate the three Tuft & Paw Frond Cat Tree perches around its sisal-wrapped pole for endlessly unique jumping and climbing challenges. While the Tuft & Paw Frond Cat Tree looks modest—especially considering its high price—its combination of practical features and considerate design makes this one of the most attractive cat trees available.

Cats love heights. Whether it is to climb during play or to find somewhere secure and out of the way to sleep, cats naturally gravitate towards being high up, and having a decent cat tree in your house is always advised. However, it is not always as easy to find a suitable cat tree for large cats, many are on the smaller side and often inadequate for our larger breed cats. Firstly, make sure the tree is placed in a location that is easily accessible and appealing to the cat, preferably near their favorite resting spots,” Fadl told The Spruce Pets. You can encourage their interest by placing treats or toys on the tree. Additionally, you may want to consider a cat tree with different features or designs that might be more appealing to your senior cat's preferences.When looking for a cat tower, look for one which has various different textures, this will aid engagement as well as give them different textures to scratch nails. Does my cat need a scratching post or cat tower? This article was written by Steven Asarch, a freelance writer and product expert, for The Spruce. A devout cat dad of two, he has expert experience figuring out which products are perfect for them.Steven has previously analyzed testing data, tried out products at home, and provided recommendations for other categories of cat products, including catnip toys, wand toys, litter disposal systems, and also wrote an exhaustive list of the essentials you should have before welcoming a new kitten into your home.

Scratching Posts: Fully stretching to access scratching surfaces is excellent exercise for older cats. Kitten scratching posts are generally a waste of money, buy a large cat tree from the start. Height of the cat tree The Vesper High Base is named for its top observation platform, which is 47.8 inches off the ground—a maximum height usefully in between more compact and much larger cat trees. Beneath the top platform is a "cubed den" middle level, a lower cushioned platform, and the 22.1-inch square base, which provides access to all four wrapped pillars for scratching. Rather than the more commonly found sisal, the posts on the High Base are wrapped in seagrass, which is generally regarded as softer and more stain-resistant. While your cats will love scratching it, there's a good likelihood that you'll need to re-wrap the legs of the Vesper High Base sooner than you would with a sisal alternative.

Each platform has little plastic ports—or holes—where you insert the branches. The branches themselves are about 18 inches long and made from PVC, with non-toxic silk leaves that cats can munch on without shedding plastic shavings. These modular branches can be easily replaced, which On2Pets offers in 8- and 24-branch bundles. Leaves come in ovate "Zen Green" or in multi-season maple leaves, with "Mixed Maple," "Orange Blaze," and "Deep Plum" allowing you to choose between your favorite shades of Autumn. Overall, we felt the On2Pets Modern Cat Tree looked even better than in product photos, and the flexibility of the branches had us spreading and dressing them for maximum verisimilitude. While our test cats took to the On2Pets Modern Cat Tree immediately, we could imagine it being more daunting for older and cautious cats, who typically like an unobstructed view of exactly where they're leaping. In these situations, one or two branches on the On2Pets tree can be removed individually—or even just flexed to one side—showing your cat a clear pathway on to the cat tree. On2Pets also recommends a maximum weight of 32 pounds. It’s important to find a cat tree that offers enough space for your cat, or else they may feel less likely to use it. It needs to have ample space for them to turn around and settle down. The majority of cat play towers come covered in furry type material, this is generally there for comfort as well as for grip when climbing. While several of our favorite cat trees have removable pads and other surfaces, machine washable features are much more rare. For removable items, your best approach is to typically to hand wash them in the sink and allow them to air dry fully before replacing them on the cat tree.