Some Direct To Pet cat trees may come with a pom-pom ball that dangles from one or more levels of the cat tree which are great for your cat to play with. We also recommend a stick and string toy so that you can interact and play with your cat on their tree as well as a ball or plush toy that will keep them entertained for extended periods of time!
2. Will Your Older Cat or Younger Kitten Struggle To Climb Their Cat Tree?
All cats deserve to enjoy the fun of a cat tree, but sometimes younger kittens or older/arthritic cats may struggle to climb their tree.
If you find this happening, you may want to introduce your cat to pet steps to help them get up their tree.
]]>Cats naturally love to scratch. While this helps keep their claws clean, helps them to de-stress and leave their scent, this can also have detrimental effects to almost any piece of furniture within your house.
Introducing your cat to their new tree will save your furniture & keep your cat happy & healthy.
2. What Will Your Cat Think Of Their New Tree?
Some cats without hesitation will take to their new cat scratching post immediately (often before it is even assembled)! In other cases, it may take much more time for your cat to adjust.
Some common reasons for hesitation towards a new cat scratching post can be stress or fear of a new object in their environment or the cat tree is not in a location that allows for oversight of the entire room.
Alternatively, the tree may be too large for a kitten or arthritic cat to jump up onto or there may be territorial issues if you have multiple cats in which case more than one tree may be required.
3. How Do You Introduce A Shy, Stressed Or Hesitant Cat To Their New Tree?
Introducing your cat to their new tree should be done slowly to avoid unnecessary stress or anxiety.
You can start this by first placing some food in a bowl next to the tree, pat and praise them as they eat. Alternatively, try playing with them next to their new tree.
Once comfortable with this, try repeating the above step on the lower shelf or platform of the cat tree and continue to praise and pat your cat as they eat so that they associate their cat tree with a positive experience.
4. What Products Can Help Introduce A Cat To Their New Tree?
If you have tried the above step, consider using a product such as the Feliway Spray which can help to calm and de-stress your cat to make introducing them easier.
You may want to consider cat toys as a way to introduce them to their new tree also.
]]>A key purpose of a cat tree is to allow your cat to oversee the territory they reside in. So, make sure your cat tree is placed in a spacious room and avoid placing the cat tree in the centre of the room, your cat will prefer it against a wall or corner.
If your bedroom is spacious, try placing the cat tree in the corner of your room. If your cat is shy, you might prefer to place their cat tree in a low traffic room like a laundry or bathroom.
On the other hand, if your cat is socialable try placing their tree in the living room so you can watch & play with them.
2. How Long Will It Take To Setup?
Most cat scratching posts will take between 30 minutes to 50 minutes depending on the shape, size & amount of components. If you require further assembly assistance, please let our team know!
3. What Will Your Cat Use Their Scratching Tree For?
This will depend on your cat's personality, age & level of activity. Most cats at multiple points during the day will make use of their tree to scratch (which cleans their claws and helps to leave their scent) as well as stretch.
If you have a kitten, they will love running, jumping & scratching all over their cat tree (plus the occasional nap).
While your older cat will typically use their cat tree for scratching, napping, looking out over the room & stretching.
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