When you ready to buy a cat tree, things can get a little confusing. There's a huge kinds of cat trees out there and even the word cat tree itself means different things to different people. Some people consider a compact 20-inch tall activity tower to be a cat tree while others would call that a cat shrub!Also someone think a cat tree can only mean a giant 6 feet tall wall of beige carpet!
All these shapes and sizes are considered cat trees. But how big of a cat tree should you actually get?
You should get a cat tree that fits your living space and the size and character of your cat.If you have the room,larger trees usually work well for younger felines and multi-cat abodes.Compact cat trees usually work well for older cats and single-kitty homes.Avoid getting a tree that's too high for senior cats, to help prevent injuries from jumping.
The ideal size cat tree will based on the space you have available, the size of your cat, and the age of your cat. But normally, you'll want a minimum height of around 36 inches (91 cm) for your cat tree.
How did we come up with that number?
It's based on the average height of common household items. The average kitchen counter is 36 inches tall. So in order to keep your cat tree interesting, and prevent your cat from climbing the counter, your cat tree at least match this height. Additionally, the height for the back of a sofa is also 36 inches!
Ideally, your cat tree is taller than both the sofa and counter but at a minimum, you'll want to match the height of these areas.
Many cats like climbing as high as possible, so getting a tall cat tree sounds like an excellent idea. When it comes to cat trees and scratching posts, there's no one size that fits all. While there is a minimum height for cat furniture many cats will enjoy a much taller type of cat tree.
Many adult cats will also love 5-6 feet tall trees, especially if they come with extras, such as sisal rope for sharpening claws, shelves, and sleeping baskets.Many cats love tall cat trees because they enjoy climbing up to the highest vantage point to observe what's going on around the household. And they like having such a high hiding spot.
Moreover, climbing is a fun activity for indoor cats. It allows them to exercise their muscles and satisfies their natural instinct to be observant of their surrounding.
