Most families see their pets as a member of the family, like another child.
Our attachment can sometimes blind us to the fact that our favorite pets, despite being domesticated, are still rather wild.
They have natural instincts and needs that have to be addressed.
Even cats, as laid back as we assume them to be, have their own primal instincts such as territory.
One of the best ways to show that you respect the "heart" of your feline is to invest in one of many styles of cat trees.
These are indoor "trees" of course, and certainly far from the traditional oak.
It won't be necessary to fish your cat down with a ladder and a can of tuna.
Cat trees are commercial and custom made pieces of furniture that are designed to give your cat a place to call their own.
While it may not be apparent on a daily basis, your cat is territorial.
The home is theirs, as are you.
Cats may claim certain areas of your home to be their nap spot of choice, their gazing seat, etc.
If a cat cannot establish specific places to call their own it can generate anxiety and stress.
Cat trees are the perfect solution because you're creating a space that is specific to them.
While the benefits are many, the greatest benefit is that they do not have to share this space.
Regardless of the size of the cat trees you invest in, you're providing the solution for an instinctual territorial craving in your cat.
Because the cat "trees" are elevated, cats are satisfied with a sense of security as well.
The cat trees are typically fashioned of a variety of materials such as solid composite or wood.
Depending on the design or model they may have sections tightly wrapped in rope or heavy cord for scratching with the bulk of the trees covered in carpet.
The materials used not only provide amply comfort that inspires those lengthy cat naps but it gives your cat a safe area to plunge their claws - one that doesn't look like your expensive coach.
We all love our cats, and its important to do what we can to ensure that they're happy and content in our homes.
Cat trees are not only affordable but there are a wide range of models that are certain to fit in even the tightest spaces within your home.