All About Feline Furniture

There are many different types of cat furniture to choose from, but all are designed to satisfy that kitty craving, be it climbing, scratching, napping or perching.

Some examples include cat condos, which are perfect for that afternoon nap. Or cat trees, which are suited for that ambitious climb. Or just plain old scratching posts. Depending on one's need and price range, cat furniture can vary in complexity. Cat trees often contain multiple levels and perches, scratching posts, as well as multiple condos all built into one. This is an ideal item for someone with multiple, active cats. Prices can range anywhere from $150-$350 or higher, depending on the size and complexity. Yet a cat condo can range anywhere from $60-$300, depending on size and the number of condos.

Cats that are older and not very good jumpers or climbers probably would not be the best candidates for certain types of cat trees, and they would likely be better suited with just the single, one or two level cat condo. Wooded cat houses can also be purchased, and these can be for either indoor or outdoor use. Though these can be costly, often ranging anywhere from $150-$350 or higher.

Yet if price is an issue, and instead one wishes to build cat furniture rather than buy, cat furniture should be sturdy and well built. Some safety measures should also be kept in mind beforehand. Fresh wood will be needed for the shape and construction, as well as some carpeting. It is also important to make sure that the wood is smooth and that nails are hammered in well and are not protruding. Rope can be wound around a single wooded slab, and this makes for an excellent scratching post. You can even get inventive by inserting a dangling small toy from one of the above perches.

But if making your own cat furniture is not feasible, there are some more affordable options. Some cheap cat furniture includes scratching posts as well as cat beds. These items are ideal for an older cat that is unable to jump and climb. Scratching post prices and cat bed prices can vary, but it is not uncommon to find them selling at around $20 at some pet stores.

Perfect for rest or play, there are many selections and styles of cat furniture. One can get an idea of cost relative to what he or she is looking for simply by visiting a pet store and comparing prices with sizes. You might even be able to land something on sale.