Cat trees that look like trees

There are many sizes, styles and makes of cat trees, allowing you to find something that fits your aesthetic as well as your cat’s needs. The choices are many, from cat trees that look like trees to fun filled adventure playhouses. This article discusses the benefits of a cat tree, considerations to make prior to purchasing, and some recommended cat trees models.

Benefits of a Cat Tree

Safety

Cat’s like to view the world both on the ground and at a higher vertical level than us humans. Providing a cat tree gives them a higher vantage point, which makes them feel more relaxed, safer from attack, provides them with an escape route if they feel overwhelmed. Keep in mind from a cat’s standpoint an attack could be something as simple as an obnoxious dog wanting to play or an annoying kid.

Cat Conflicts

Having multiple cat’s in a household can lead to territorial conflicts. Providing a cat tree with multiple perches at different levels, provides the opportunity for the more dominant cat to claim the highest perch, while a less dominant or timid cat can enjoy one of the lower level perches.

Scratching Station

Cat’s need to scratch – this removes the sheath (outer portion of the claw) which makes way for a new one. It also sharpens their nails, relieves stress, marks their territory by leaving a visual mark and scent.
Cat’s seek out a sturdy surface for this, that’s heavy enough that they can really dig in and get a good stretch out on those front and back leg muscles. Does a sofa or chair in your house currently qualify? Let’s try replacing that, with a cat tree with multiple scratching stations on a heavy, wide base.

Enrichment

Some trees come pre-attached with dangling toys and other fun stuff to help entertain kitty. You can also try attaching your kitty’s favorite toys and integrate the cat tree as part of your daily play sessions.

Recommended Cat Trees

On2Pets 60 inch Cat Condo

Manufactured in the United States On2Pets delivers on quality with a good balance between design and functionality. This model feature a stylish tree that look’s like a real tree and it comes in multiple shades and sizes including Autumn and Fall. It’s a breeze to assemble and supports large sized cats also.

Solid construction for being lightweight
Multiple designs and color choices
Super easy assembly
Multiple perches at various levels depending on size option
Adjustable perches for various positions
Manufactured in the USA

No enclosed sleeping areas
Leaves tend to fall off

You can view the full line of On2Pets cat trees available on Amazon by clicking here.

Kitty Mansions 78 inch Amazon Cat Tree

Kitty Mansion has been around since 2007. It’s a family run business that offers well-made cat trees at competitive prices. Many lower cost cat trees are cheaply made, flimsy. and prone to falling apart. On the other side of the spectrum you have trees that can run into the $100’s of dollars from big and flashy to sturdy and boring. Kitty Mansion competes somewhere in the middle. They offer a wide range of trees in various colors and sizes.

Heavy, high, solid construction
Multiple perches at various levels
Sleeping quarters: one low, one high
Scratching posts can be replaced
Aesthetically pleasing
Not simple to assemble
Perches are a little small for larger sized cats

Limited instructions for assembly
Leaves are easily torn off

You can view the full line of Kitty Mansions cat trees available on Amazon by clicking here.

Go Pet Club 72-Inch Cat Tree

Go Pet Club has been producing pet furniture since 2003. They provide a large variety of designs and color choices and have an excellent customer service. The white sisal rope on this model alongside the fox fur gives an aesthetically pleasing look alongside a solid construction and a real value for money price.

Solid base
Multiple designs and color choices
Easy assembly
Sleeping quarters: one low, one high
Multiple perches at various levels
Ten scratching posts with heavy duty sisal rope
Comes with dangling mice and plenty of room for more toys

Top perches are a little flimsy for large cats
Posts can sag overtime

You can view the full line of Go Pet Club cat trees available on Amazon by clicking here.

Furhaven Tiger Tough 69 Inch Cat Tree

Furhaven has been producing pet comfort products since 2004 and is one of the market place leaders for the price point. This model has an extra focus on play and comes with a variety of toys including a wooden box with two removable jingle balls.

Multiple designs, size options, color choices
Easy assembly
Designed to be a cat tree playhouse
Comes with a variety of dangling toys and a box game
One small and one big condo
Comes with dangling mice and plenty of room for more toys
Faux fur with sisal posts for scratching

Can’t be pushed flush against a wall as one platform goes beyond the base
Not very sturdy for larger cats
Perches could be more spread out

You can view the full line of Furhaven cat trees available on Amazon by clicking here.

FEANDREA 65 inch Multi-Level Cat Tree for Large Cats

Feandrea makes beautiful looking cat trees alongside quality materials made to last. This model comes with reinforced particle boards and posts for a super stable cat tree. It’s spacious all around and the perches even have extra padding with raised edges.