Factors in choosing their new tree

Over the last eighteen years, there are some very important lessons that I have learned about cat trees provide for cats. 

Scratching: Like it or not, most cats have an innate need to scratch and yes, they will go after the most rewarding feel they can find. Unfortunately your furniture can become the number one target. Some cats will prefer scratching carpet (choose the Fantasy tree). Most prefer scratching a really solid, natural sisal. Put a few scratch posts around the house. It will be a good idea. 

Exercise: Paying attention to their health, especially their weight should start at an early age. Choosing a tree which will encourages activity will make a huge difference in a cats life.           

Height: Cats love to be high up. We've all seen how the top spot is the favourite. however, more than a competitive game, it's the safety of being up high that makes them want to be up there. I was at a cat show which was within a pet show and on-leash were passing by. A friend who had a young kitten came by and the poor thing was shaking like a leaf, eying the dogs very warily. We put the cat up in the cave of a Fantasy tree and the change in the cats demeanour was instant. It relaxed. It took on an air of superiority. It settled with its paws out over the front edge of the cave and without a care in the world. A pet psychologist one told me that getting the cats up high will destress them and they will live a longer life. I can believe it.

A comparison of the four tall trees in the Cloud 9 portfolio: 

The Stratus tree has one main trunk and allows for multiple platforms with a twelve inch step up and down between levels. That is the least of all the trees. It has a wider spread than the other trees, averaging forty-four inches wide by thirty-six inches deep, which makes for a more active climb as they make their way up the tree. It is definitely a great choice for active cats

The Beanstalk is as tall but much narrower. The curved trunk, and platforms with a smaller diameter, bring the tiers much closer to the trees centre axis. The trees spread averages about thirty-six inches and a depth (front to back) of about twenty-six.

The Fantasy tree has similar dimensions to the Stratus tree, though a little narrower. It is most popular for the more "natural" tree-like appearance, but if you still want the cats to use it primarily for scratching, you can choose a sisal rope upgrade for the trunk and branches.

The Classic tree is limited to six feet tall with four platforms. It is thirty-four inches wide by thirty-four inches deep, with a fifteen-inch jump up and down (five foot model) or eighteen-inch (six foot model).

If you would like to get my opinion on which would suit you cats the best, you are welcome to call or text and tell about them and I will give you what help I can to make a choice