Tips For Buying Furniture For Cats
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Mark Richard asked:
When you want to purchase cat furniture, there is nothing more important than looking for a piece that fits your pet’s needs. You can find a wide selection of pet furniture online, including simple scratching posts and large cat condos that provide a nest for your kitty to relax in. Cat furniture is available in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles so it helps to consider your options and know what you are looking for, so that you can quickly find the cat furniture you want.
Styles of Cat Furniture
There are many different styles of cat furniture available to meet the demands of your pet and your budget. A scratching post is a simple and affordable piece of cat furniture that provides a place for your kitty to stretch and sharpen his claws. If you have a cat that tends to scratch your home furnishings, then this is an excellent choice for you.
Cat towers available are also used for scratching, as well as climbing and napping. In most cases, each of the tiers on a cat tower have an individual cubby, making this form of cat furniture perfect for use in homes with multiple cats, or for one cat that loves to climb and play on his own.
Benefits of Cat Furniture
If you have been hesitating to purchase cat furniture because you are not sure that your cat will enjoy it, fear not. Regardless of age, cats love to have their own little playground (or napping area.)
You’ll love it too because nearly all cats abandon scratching furniture when a simple piece of cat furniture is introduced. Furniture for cats is designed to be comfortable for your pet and the posts on cat furniture are covered in carpeting, so that your kitty’s claws will not be damaged (and neither will your furniture!)
Because cats love to climb and play, cat furniture will provide entertainment for many years to come. All premium cat furniture is made from real wood, and won’t contain any harmful glues or solvents that can harm your cat. You can choose from one to four tiers on your cat furniture, making it a great investment when you have several cats in your home. Cat furniture is also easy to clean and care for.
Caring for Cat Furniture
Almost all cat furniture is covered in carpeting, making it simple to clean. All that you need to do is vacuum the carpeting on the cat condos regularly, and spot clean as needed. If you have cat furniture that is home to multiple cats, then you may need to clean and vacuum the cat condos more frequently, but in most homes one to two times a week is plenty to remove loose hair the cat furniture.
Whether you have one cat or several cats, there is nothing more entertaining than having cat furniture for climbing, scratching, and stretchin so that you can keep the rest of the furniture in the house such as your sofa free of tears and claw marks.
When you want to purchase cat furniture, there is nothing more important than looking for a piece that fits your pet’s needs. You can find a wide selection of pet furniture online, including simple scratching posts and large cat condos that provide a nest for your kitty to relax in. Cat furniture is available in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles so it helps to consider your options and know what you are looking for, so that you can quickly find the cat furniture you want.
Styles of Cat Furniture
There are many different styles of cat furniture available to meet the demands of your pet and your budget. A scratching post is a simple and affordable piece of cat furniture that provides a place for your kitty to stretch and sharpen his claws. If you have a cat that tends to scratch your home furnishings, then this is an excellent choice for you.
Cat towers available are also used for scratching, as well as climbing and napping. In most cases, each of the tiers on a cat tower have an individual cubby, making this form of cat furniture perfect for use in homes with multiple cats, or for one cat that loves to climb and play on his own.
Benefits of Cat Furniture
If you have been hesitating to purchase cat furniture because you are not sure that your cat will enjoy it, fear not. Regardless of age, cats love to have their own little playground (or napping area.)
You’ll love it too because nearly all cats abandon scratching furniture when a simple piece of cat furniture is introduced. Furniture for cats is designed to be comfortable for your pet and the posts on cat furniture are covered in carpeting, so that your kitty’s claws will not be damaged (and neither will your furniture!)
Because cats love to climb and play, cat furniture will provide entertainment for many years to come. All premium cat furniture is made from real wood, and won’t contain any harmful glues or solvents that can harm your cat. You can choose from one to four tiers on your cat furniture, making it a great investment when you have several cats in your home. Cat furniture is also easy to clean and care for.
Caring for Cat Furniture
Almost all cat furniture is covered in carpeting, making it simple to clean. All that you need to do is vacuum the carpeting on the cat condos regularly, and spot clean as needed. If you have cat furniture that is home to multiple cats, then you may need to clean and vacuum the cat condos more frequently, but in most homes one to two times a week is plenty to remove loose hair the cat furniture.
Whether you have one cat or several cats, there is nothing more entertaining than having cat furniture for climbing, scratching, and stretchin so that you can keep the rest of the furniture in the house such as your sofa free of tears and claw marks.
Top Five Cat Breeds
Lucky Cat Furniture asked:
Choosing a cat breed can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t know very much about cats! When considering a cat, you must be sure to choose a breed that will best suit your lifestyle. Some breeds require more physical activity than others, and some require much more grooming. Look below to find the top five most popular cat breeds. You will also find a brief description about each breed’s grooming requirements and personality type.
The Oriental is one of the most popular cat breeds around. This breed is a very intelligent, loyal companion and tends to bond deeply with its family. It has large, pointed ears, and although its body is very sleek, it is still quite a muscular breed.
The American Shorthair is extremely popular with families, as they tend to be very affectionate and friendly. The American shorthair originally was a working breed, mostly for mouse hunting, which explains the agile muscular structure and short hair. They do need a little exercise, but most are quite content being a lap cat.
The Birman breed is thought to have originated from Burma. It is perhaps best recognized by its blue eyes, white body, and smoky-brown face, ears, legs, and tail. Birmans possess a long, sturdy body structure with long, mat-resistant hair. They love to play and are quite gentle. They are affectionate without being too needy.
If you’re looking for a very affectionate, cuddly cat, then a Sphynx may be the breed for you. Although they look like they have no fur, they actually have a peach-like fuzz all over their body. As they don’t have much hair to protect their skin, they should strictly be kept indoors. This breed does require a bit of extra care, particularly with room temperature, as this breed can easily become too cold.
A very mild and gentle cat breed is the Ragdoll, appropriately named such as it can be quite floppy and relaxed when picked up. If you love a cat that accompanies you from room to room, this breed would likely be a wonderful match for you. They are very careful not to use teeth or claws when playing around, so they would also make an excellent cat for children.
Now that you have a better idea about the most popular, yet very different, breeds out there, hopefully you find choosing a cat to be a little less daunting than before. Be sure to remember that lifestyles are important factors to consider; so if you aren’t very active, you probably shouldn’t choose a cat that requires a lot of activity, and vice versa.
Choosing a cat breed can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t know very much about cats! When considering a cat, you must be sure to choose a breed that will best suit your lifestyle. Some breeds require more physical activity than others, and some require much more grooming. Look below to find the top five most popular cat breeds. You will also find a brief description about each breed’s grooming requirements and personality type.
The Oriental is one of the most popular cat breeds around. This breed is a very intelligent, loyal companion and tends to bond deeply with its family. It has large, pointed ears, and although its body is very sleek, it is still quite a muscular breed.
The American Shorthair is extremely popular with families, as they tend to be very affectionate and friendly. The American shorthair originally was a working breed, mostly for mouse hunting, which explains the agile muscular structure and short hair. They do need a little exercise, but most are quite content being a lap cat.
The Birman breed is thought to have originated from Burma. It is perhaps best recognized by its blue eyes, white body, and smoky-brown face, ears, legs, and tail. Birmans possess a long, sturdy body structure with long, mat-resistant hair. They love to play and are quite gentle. They are affectionate without being too needy.
If you’re looking for a very affectionate, cuddly cat, then a Sphynx may be the breed for you. Although they look like they have no fur, they actually have a peach-like fuzz all over their body. As they don’t have much hair to protect their skin, they should strictly be kept indoors. This breed does require a bit of extra care, particularly with room temperature, as this breed can easily become too cold.
A very mild and gentle cat breed is the Ragdoll, appropriately named such as it can be quite floppy and relaxed when picked up. If you love a cat that accompanies you from room to room, this breed would likely be a wonderful match for you. They are very careful not to use teeth or claws when playing around, so they would also make an excellent cat for children.
Now that you have a better idea about the most popular, yet very different, breeds out there, hopefully you find choosing a cat to be a little less daunting than before. Be sure to remember that lifestyles are important factors to consider; so if you aren’t very active, you probably shouldn’t choose a cat that requires a lot of activity, and vice versa.
Cat Care Basics
Kelly Miller asked:
When my kids came home begging me to get them a cat, I had no idea what to expect or how to care for a cat. Before I relented, I did some research and found out that there are some cat care basics with which I needed to be familiar before we would bring a cat into the home. We had to make decisions about food, litter, cat furniture, toys, fleas, grooming, and vet care. It was not a decision to be taken lightly, but it was one we decided to take on.
Here is some of the information I uncovered doing my research before we brought our new cat, Tommy, into our home.
Cats need a specific diet. Not all cat foods are good at meeting the natural dietary needs of cats. You would think that if a manufacturer says a food is good for cats, it has to be good for cats. But determining whether or not a food fits the dietary needs of your cat is up to you. The manufacturer is trying to sell his product, so do your homework.
Dry foods have different health benefits and drawbacks than canned foods. I didn’t know that! Cats don’t need a lot of vegetable fillers in their diet. I didn’t know that either! Cats need a high-protein, high-animal fat diet. That sounded a bit off until I thought about it. Cats are carnivores in the truest sense of the word. They eat only other animals when they are in their natural habitat. Now I understand why I need to read labels and choose the diet that is best suited to Tommy’s natural needs.
Another area I looked into was what toys are best for a cat. I saw a lot of really cool, colorful, texture-rich toys in the pet store. They would be great! Any cat would have so much fun with such a toy. Not so. Cats are not completely color blind, but they do not make much distinction in colors. A colorful toy has little influence on its attractiveness to a cat.
I also thought a big ball of yarn would be fun until I found out that cats can ingest yarn and it embeds in the lining of their stomachs. That is not a scenario I wanted to know about personally! The cool crinkly toys I saw have had problems with the crinkly part coming out when the cat plays with it. Again, ingestion of the material can cause serious health risks. I had a lot of things to consider if I was going to have a cat and provide safe, fun toys for him to play with.
Do you know how many kinds of cat litter are on the market? Did you know some cats won’t use certain types of litter? Some of them are very expensive, and others have a more reasonable price tag, but while some cats enjoy the more expensive, others will only use the cheapest kind of litter. I was getting quite tired just thinking about how many experiments we might have to do if we brought a cat home. How much clean up was I willing to do if the cat didn’t like the litter I bought?
Cat furniture is another issue I researched. I know cats scratch, and I had heard that declawing is an unpleasant and unnecessary procedure. I wanted to know what my options were and how effective I could be in preserving my furniture and carpets. There is a large variety of options for furniture. There are textures cats prefer, along with structures that they enjoy. I learned that most important was to provide variety in any furniture I chose. I also learned that it is significantly cheaper (though requires an investment of time) to build my own.
Finally, I turned my thoughts to the physical health of a cat. I know worms can be a problem for a lot of cats. What I didn’t know was how easy they are to treat if you are diligent about keeping up with the general health of the cat. I also learned that there are things you can do to make your cat’s habitat less conducive to picking up worms. Cleanliness is important in the house as well as the yard!
And what about fleas? While fleas can be a problem, and they can cause some other health issues if they get out of control in a cat, they are also a minor problem if you are taking charge of your cat’s overall health. There are many monthly-use products that keep fleas at bay just by being faithful to giving them to your cat.
Ultimately, I learned a lot about taking care of a cat. My kids were asking me almost daily until I gave in and we brought Tommy home. I have been diligent about providing for his needs. He sees the vet on schedule. He has a healthy, protein-rich diet, he has toys that cannot hurt him, and we did finally find a litter he will use! He has quit scratching the furniture, and we are all enjoying having him in our home.
Be diligent in your research about cat care basics. If you will pay attention to your cat’s needs, you will be able to avoid illness, injury, and outrageous vet bills!
When my kids came home begging me to get them a cat, I had no idea what to expect or how to care for a cat. Before I relented, I did some research and found out that there are some cat care basics with which I needed to be familiar before we would bring a cat into the home. We had to make decisions about food, litter, cat furniture, toys, fleas, grooming, and vet care. It was not a decision to be taken lightly, but it was one we decided to take on.
Here is some of the information I uncovered doing my research before we brought our new cat, Tommy, into our home.
Cats need a specific diet. Not all cat foods are good at meeting the natural dietary needs of cats. You would think that if a manufacturer says a food is good for cats, it has to be good for cats. But determining whether or not a food fits the dietary needs of your cat is up to you. The manufacturer is trying to sell his product, so do your homework.
Dry foods have different health benefits and drawbacks than canned foods. I didn’t know that! Cats don’t need a lot of vegetable fillers in their diet. I didn’t know that either! Cats need a high-protein, high-animal fat diet. That sounded a bit off until I thought about it. Cats are carnivores in the truest sense of the word. They eat only other animals when they are in their natural habitat. Now I understand why I need to read labels and choose the diet that is best suited to Tommy’s natural needs.
Another area I looked into was what toys are best for a cat. I saw a lot of really cool, colorful, texture-rich toys in the pet store. They would be great! Any cat would have so much fun with such a toy. Not so. Cats are not completely color blind, but they do not make much distinction in colors. A colorful toy has little influence on its attractiveness to a cat.
I also thought a big ball of yarn would be fun until I found out that cats can ingest yarn and it embeds in the lining of their stomachs. That is not a scenario I wanted to know about personally! The cool crinkly toys I saw have had problems with the crinkly part coming out when the cat plays with it. Again, ingestion of the material can cause serious health risks. I had a lot of things to consider if I was going to have a cat and provide safe, fun toys for him to play with.
Do you know how many kinds of cat litter are on the market? Did you know some cats won’t use certain types of litter? Some of them are very expensive, and others have a more reasonable price tag, but while some cats enjoy the more expensive, others will only use the cheapest kind of litter. I was getting quite tired just thinking about how many experiments we might have to do if we brought a cat home. How much clean up was I willing to do if the cat didn’t like the litter I bought?
Cat furniture is another issue I researched. I know cats scratch, and I had heard that declawing is an unpleasant and unnecessary procedure. I wanted to know what my options were and how effective I could be in preserving my furniture and carpets. There is a large variety of options for furniture. There are textures cats prefer, along with structures that they enjoy. I learned that most important was to provide variety in any furniture I chose. I also learned that it is significantly cheaper (though requires an investment of time) to build my own.
Finally, I turned my thoughts to the physical health of a cat. I know worms can be a problem for a lot of cats. What I didn’t know was how easy they are to treat if you are diligent about keeping up with the general health of the cat. I also learned that there are things you can do to make your cat’s habitat less conducive to picking up worms. Cleanliness is important in the house as well as the yard!
And what about fleas? While fleas can be a problem, and they can cause some other health issues if they get out of control in a cat, they are also a minor problem if you are taking charge of your cat’s overall health. There are many monthly-use products that keep fleas at bay just by being faithful to giving them to your cat.
Ultimately, I learned a lot about taking care of a cat. My kids were asking me almost daily until I gave in and we brought Tommy home. I have been diligent about providing for his needs. He sees the vet on schedule. He has a healthy, protein-rich diet, he has toys that cannot hurt him, and we did finally find a litter he will use! He has quit scratching the furniture, and we are all enjoying having him in our home.
Be diligent in your research about cat care basics. If you will pay attention to your cat’s needs, you will be able to avoid illness, injury, and outrageous vet bills!
