The felines with whom we share many years of life are lovers of heights; In fact, if you live with one, it is likely that you have realized that they prefer to be on high surfaces than on the ground. And that has its reason for being: being rather small, although they are fast and agile in their natural habitat, they have many predators. So, What better way to reward them with a cat tree?
While all are more or less the same size, there are some that are more suitable for families with only one furry, and others more suitable for large human-cat families. Learn to choose the most suitable for you and your furry friend or friends.
What is a cat tree?
First of all, you have to start at the beginning 🙂. And it is that in the market there is a great variety of products for our beloved cats, but without a doubt one of the most important are the scratchers, because without them it is most likely that the furniture that was covered with fabric or was made of wood would end up with more of a scratch.
Among all of them, the scratching tree is undoubtedly the best toy-bed-shelter (all in one) for felines, since It measures more than a meter in height, has several posts, and as if that were not enough, it usually carries several beds and hammocks. Some models are so high that they reach the ceiling of the house, so they require screws or some type of fastening (which are usually included).
Selection of the best scratching trees
What are the most beautiful and recommended? Well, that of pretty is very personal, but without a doubt, if I had to recommend some, it would be these:
| Model | Features | Price |
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eye power
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Magnificent tree that has two spacious houses and platforms with backrest where your cat can rest at ease. Its measurements are 180 x 83 x 65cm, and it is also very stable. |
59,99€ |
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Natural Paradise XL
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This is the perfect tree model for when you have one or two cats. It has two beds, a hammock, and thick platforms that will provide an idyllic place where you can rest and have fun in equal measure. Its measurements are 175 x 70 x 50cm, and it is made of wood from sustainably managed forests. |
151,10 |
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Dibea
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Do you have a furry one or two at home? Then don't hesitate: this is your (well, his 😉) scratcher. It has several wide platforms, a shelter, and a bed with a back that every feline would like to rest on. Its measurements are 112 x 67 x 55cm, and since it has thick columns, it is very, very stable. |
37,83€ |
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PawHut
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This charming scratching tree is excellent for large or very large cat families. Solid, with many platforms, two little houses and several platforms. It has up to two ramps so that even the oldest can enjoy it! Its measurements are 170 x 50 x 50cm, and also its design is so beautiful that it looks great in any room. |
52,99€ |
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AOFENG
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Beautifully designed, this scratching tree is suitable for one or two medium-sized cats. It has metal columns covered with sisal rope, something that you will undoubtedly love, as well as a shelter-shelter and various platforms. Its measurements are 112 x 50 x 35cm, and with how stable it is, it is sure to quickly become the favorite place for cats in the house. |
41,99€ |
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Zooworld
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Do you want a scratcher that's really big? Then this model will surely interest you. With a very elegant design, it has a bed and many platforms that will allow your feline to enjoy watching his home like never before. Its measurements are 204 x 60 x 60cm, so it is highly recommended for large cats. 47m, |
75,95€ |
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Orion
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Ideal model for those cats that enjoy climbing and being on high surfaces. It has 4 sisal posts with which you can always keep your nails sharp, two resting places such as a cave and a hammock and a metal wall mount that will maintain the stability of the scraper. Its measurements are 233-265 x 35 x 35cm, so as if that were not enough, it takes up little space. |
62,32€ |
What is the best of the best? Well look, if I had to buy one, I would not hesitate. I would stick with this:
Advantages:
- Es suitable for one or two small or medium-sized cats (up to 7kg each).
- It has a little house that can serve as a refuge for the shy ones, a hammock, various platforms and toys to entertain themselves with.
- Its base is wide, which gives stability to the scraper tree.
- The design is classic, but can match well with furniture home.
- Easy assembly, with manual included.
- El price it is most attractive.
Disadvantages:
The only thing I see is that not suitable for very large or heavy cats. This means that, if we live with one like this, we have to choose another model that is more adapted to the characteristics of the felines.
How to choose a cat tree?
With the wide variety of models out there, it is normal to have many doubts about how to buy one. But do not worry, here are a few tips that, I hope, will be very useful to choose the most suitable for you and your cat / s:
Height
Are you interested in a rather low tree or a very tall one? Those of low height are, in general, much more stable; Y the taller ones usually require some kind of support to stay very stable.
Platforms, beds, toys
A scratching tree, to make it perfect, it is highly recommended that you have several platforms, at least one bed, and some toys or ropes. This is especially important when living with two or more cats, as this way they will be able to do many things without getting bored and without having to move from the site.
In the event that you only live with one feline, one with a couple of platforms and a bed may be enough.
How many cats live at home?
If there are two or more, it is interesting that the scraper is large, spacious, with several beds and some little house; On the other hand, if there is only one, it will not matter so much that you go to look at the most 'complete' ones.
Price
Of course, money rules, although if you search well, I assure you that you will find very complete models at irresistible prices, like the ones we have shown you here 😉.
Why buy a scratching tree?
We take care of the felines, and of the furniture
Cats are territorial animals, a lot of. They have a highly developed territorial instinct (That's why sometimes it costs so much to accept another partner). One of the things they do the most is sharpening their nails. In their habitat or when they go outside they do so by scratching the trunks of the plants, but inside they need a site to be able to use it for that purpose.
With that marking they are telling others - even their humans - that they live there, that this is their territory, where they feel good. If they had nothing, the furniture would end up in the trash, which reminds me of the words of a cat expert, who said in a documentary:
If you have expensive furniture, don't have a cat.
But if we are willing to live with them, we will have to respect them as they are, nails included.
We give them a high place to observe
As we said at the beginning, cats love to look and look at us from above, from high surfaces. The more the merrier. It is a way to provide them with a place where they will feel great, where they will be able to go whenever they need it.
In addition, it is much more comfortable than a real tree, so it should not be surprising that, if our cats went out a lot in the street or in the garden, they began to do it less and less to enjoy their scratching tree as long as they could. .
It looks beautiful at home
There are many models as we have seen, and of different colors and shapes. It is very difficult (if not impossible) that there is not one that apart from liking us, can be had in the living room (for example) without it getting out of tune.
So nothing. I hope you found the cat tree of your dreams (or »their» 😉).