Cat trees

[smokytopaz]

I downloaded a book yesterday called 'Starting from Scratch' - and he is really big on giving cats lots of special things. His big thing is Cat trees. I have never had one but I thought would ask has anyone any thoughts on this?

[dinahsmum]

I think you may need Moli as the cat tree expert!

My daughter has recently got one for her 3 orientals from this (http://www.hicat.co.uk/index.php/introducing) company.

I've never used a scratching post/cat tree before my current boys (don't think they were much in vogue 15-20 years ago when I last had kittens) but I'm very pleased with the bog-standard cheapo-cheapo Lidl and Argos ones I have now. The boys don't claw furniture or carpets, genuinely seem to enjoy giving the sisal/carpet covered posts a good seeing too and also like 'just sitting' in a high spot.

[dandysmom]

Leia ignores hers! But most cats really really enjoy them, sure others will be on with tales, and suggestions of the best types.

[Elaine]

Wow, great link DM, especially for those with bengals etc.
There are loads of different cats trees and the price range varies too.
http://www.kalven.co.uk/

http://www.catscratcher.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=101&P_ID=420

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/cj/shop

[Moli]

After trying all kinds of scratchers, that did not last me long, due to having very distructive cats, I got this link from a member on here, and ordered the Polecat, that was 2 years ago and its still as good as new...

http://www.catplay-stations.com/outdoor_fp.htm (http://www.catplay-stations.com/outdoor_fp.htm)

[borderdawn]

I have one from Catscratcher, its excellent, Cats love it!

http://www.catscratcher.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=101&P_ID=426