A Gift of Love, A Cat Condo

There are many sizes, colors and styles of cat condos on the market. Loving our felines, we want to be sure and select the perfect condo. While shopping, you will see the condos under the titles of cat trees, furniture, gyms and cat towers. Whether you have one cat or several, there will be one out there to accommodate your pet. Lets, see some reasons why a condo, etc can be so great for your pet.

Cats Love To Scratch With Their Claws

We all know it is a natural instinct for cats to scratch. Having their own furniture, can help save yours. There are many trees, condos gyms etc., that provide several scratching areas.

Many of us think a cat scratches to sharpen or trim his claws. Your feline is actually shedding his claws. When your cat scratches on his cat furniture or scratching post, he is leaving his outer layer of claw behind.

Cats Need Their Exercise

To stay healthy, a cat need to exercise. If your cat is an indoor pet, he will need someplace to get his exercise. If he is a big jumper, make sure the condo has a sturdy base to avoid tipping over when he is jumping and running up and down the levels. If you have older cats, be sure your condo or tree is easy to access.

Cats Like To Mark Their Territory

Cats paws have scent glands that allow them to mark their territory when they scratch. Your cat will be able to do this on his carpeted or sisal posts.

To help him get use to scratching on the posts instead of your furniture, take and hold his paws and gentle move them up and down the posts. He will soon get the idea.

A Condo Will Help Keep Your Cat Up Off The Floor

Cats love to leap, jump and climb. They really do not like to be on the floor. By having a condo or furniture, you will be giving him what he needs and wants to do. You will also be keeping your feline out of danger by making him an indoor cat.

Cats Love Stalking

A favorite game for a cat is to stalk. A condo generally has tunnels, and holes where he can hide out. Put his toys in the hide out areas so he can stalk them. Be sure and attach lots of toys to his condo, he will love smacking them with his paws. Many trees have a high perch for those cat naps after playing so hard all day.

You will be giving your cat his very own play area, to do all the things he loves to do. He will reap the benefits of playing and exercise. You will reap the benefits of him not jumping, pouncing and running on your furniture.