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How to Choose the Perfect Cat Tree for Your Cat

August 31, 2017 By Kristen 57 Comments

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When it comes to must-haves for your cat, most people think the basics such as food, water, toys and a bed. All four are definitely staples any cat owner should be providing. However, one must not forget the importance of having a cat tree in the home.

As much as you like having personal space in your home, so does your cat. Whether this means keeping a watchful eye from above or just being able to get a catnap in without menacing children, your cat benefits tremendously from having his/her own space. Check out my tips on how to choose the perfect cat tree for your cat and decide for yourself!

How to Choose the Perfect Cat Tree For Your Cat. Great tips that your kitty will appreciate!

How to Choose the Perfect Cat Tree For Your Cat

Consider your space. Whether your live in a condo, apartment, or house, keep in mind how much space you have available for a cat tree. Since most cat trees are taller than they are wide, you should be all set if you have at least a spare corner of a room. Thankfully, Little Whiskers carries several different styles of cat trees, including ones that fit perfectly in a corner space!

Consider your cat’s age/activity level. Each cat is different and as cat’s age, they often aren’t the youthful, activity-centered kitties they once were. Many of the cat trees available at Little Whiskers offer ramps/steps, which allow your cat to roam from the bottom to the very top without a lot of hassle.How to Choose a Cat Tree for Your Cat

Check out features available. Despite what you may have heard, all cat trees are not created equal. It is important to pay close attention to the various features as well as the quality. My cats were lucky enough to receive the Victoria Cat Tree and it is fabulous. Some of my favourite features include 5 levels, a condo and the posts are wrapped in sisal! With a multi-cat household, a decently-sized tree is a must. Plus, they can’t get enough of all the levels.

Pay attention to cost involved. A high-quality cat tree isn’t going to be super cheap. You really do get what you pay for, but that doesn’t mean it has to break the bank. Being in Canada, I also have to consider shipping fees. I loved that LittleWhiskers.ca is a Canadian Company. Their cat trees range from $55-200 and with a delivery time being 1-7 business days, you really can’t beat that. Plus, they have free expedited shipping!

How to Choose a Cat Tree

Choosing a cat tree that is right for you and your cat is a must. Plus, your cat will thank you for it!

Disclosure:  My 3 Little Kittens did receive product for this post. All opinions are honest & that of My 3 Little Kittens.

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Comments

  1. Laurie P says

    August 14, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Great tips here! And now I know about Little Whiskers. Who doesn’t like free expedited shipping? 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      August 22, 2014 at 12:32 am

      I know, right!? Free Shipping in Canada is just ridiculously AWESOME!

      Reply
  2. heidi c. says

    August 14, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I could see our kitty enjoying one of these. And, hopefully, having one would mean less hair on the human furniture.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      August 22, 2014 at 12:31 am

      Cat trees are so fabulous at collecting the cat hair!!!

      Reply
      • kathy downey says

        December 10, 2015 at 1:55 pm

        Oh and i bet they are,so is my sofa lol

        Reply
  3. Susan T. says

    August 14, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks for this post. I’ve been looking for a bigger cat tree since our new kitten is a serious climber. I’ve looked on Amazon and in pet stores but they are so expensive! This site is exactly what I was looking for. Now to pick one…

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      August 22, 2014 at 12:30 am

      Awesome to hear Susan! My youngest kitties are only 1 and they go nuts over it!!!! I am sure your little kitten will love whatever you pick!

      Reply
  4. Teresa Claire says

    August 18, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Thank you so much for this post! I have a cat and her name is Audrey Hepburn…really! She needs a new post so this subject was a really good read for me. Your cat looks like my sister’s cat Willie Wonka…really!

    Reply
  5. kathy downey says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Thanks for this post….I do not have a cat but this will be great for the shelter

    Reply
  6. nikki robak says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:42 am

    I got a great cat tree for my kitties and I had to get one that was good for a kitten and a senior cat so your ideas were relevant

    Reply
  7. Lee-Ann says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:09 am

    We have bought many trees, but our cats prefer the fridge, tops of boxes, bookcases, and our heads.

    Reply
  8. Veronique L says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Great ideas! My cats love my cat tree…depending on the view they have when they are in it. If it’s close to an open window they are there in an instant!

    Reply
  9. DARLENE W says

    September 1, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    My son and daughter-in-law have a huge tree for their cats. It takes up a whole corner in the living room. The cats just love it

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  10. DARLENE W says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    The tree sizes vary so make sure you get the right one for your room

    Reply
  11. Anne Taylor says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Great tips! Our cats so enjoy their cat tree! One of them spends most of her time on it!

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  12. kathy downey says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I just love the cat tree,and I can tell they do also

    Reply
  13. Judy Cowan says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Will have to check Little Whiskas out because our two could really use a new Cat Tree, their current one is starting to get wore out. Like that they are a Canadian Company!

    Reply
  14. Alexia H. says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Informative post – I just bought a cat tree for my elder cat and he is having trouble getting to the highest level 🙁

    Reply
  15. Diana Corlett says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    I know a couple of almost black cats who would love the Victoria Cat Tree!

    Reply
  16. Amy Lovell says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I got a cat tree for my kitty and he rarely uses it! Def wish I had read this before getting him one!

    Reply
  17. kathy downey says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    The shelter got a huge one donated for the Cats its awesome they love it

    Reply
  18. Cheryl Grandy says

    August 30, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Our cat tree didn’t get much use for a few months because our cat has gotten too old to jump up on it easily. However, we now have a much younger cat also living with us, so it’s in use again. So are the tops of high cupboards and bookcases! We’d forgotten how active a young cat can be.

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    September 1, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    LittleWhiskers.ca is obviously the best choice for Canadians – free shipping isn’t to be sneezed at eh?

    Reply
  20. Shelby Gottschalk says

    September 1, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Love this!! Thank you for your ideas. 🙂
    I think it’s so important to invest in good quality play things, such as a cat tree. It’s great for their nails, AND they love to hide in/on them!!

    Reply
  21. Tenacious Little Terrier says

    September 1, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    That cat tree looks like a fabulous play place. I haven’t bought one but I did get a free one from a neighbor for an acquaintance.

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  22. Denise says

    September 1, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I had no idea, though I guess I should have, that cats need ramps too as they age. I think it is wonderful they have cat trees made with ramps! I was watching one of the TV cat rescue shows recently and they were telling an owner how important cat trees are for cats and how they can also save furniture. Again, I had no idea.

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  23. Alix Mitchell says

    September 2, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Great tips! I’ve even seen some crazy pictures floating around the internet of people who have built “cat trees” onto blank walls in their home. How cool, and I know the cats love it!

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    • Kristen says

      September 3, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      I actually have a cat structure that fits to my wall. My cats love it and it is a great option to utilize space!!!!

      Reply
  24. Happy-Go-Doodle says

    September 2, 2017 at 7:05 am

    You cat photos are adorable! I pinned the first one. Your cat looks so relaxed and happy on the cat tree.Thank you for sharing such great tips on choosing a tree that will feel like home for your cats.

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  25. Hindy Pearson says

    September 2, 2017 at 7:14 am

    Lots of great tips on buying the perfect cat tree, thanks for sharing. I’m always amazed at the huge array of styles out there, it can be hard to choose. I had a group of 5 cats for many years, so having one cat tree to suit their various likes was a challenge!! o

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  26. Paroma Chakravarty says

    September 2, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Loved the practical tips! And I did not know that this was called a cat tree, haha! I wish there was something like that for dogs too, but dogs are so clumsy!

    Reply
  27. Heather Wallace says

    September 2, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Puck loved having a cat tree. We had three levels with lots of sisal since he had all his claws and a hanging feather toy for him to bat at. It didn’t have a condo but a nest on the top that he would lay in to look out the window. After he passed we gave it to my brother-in-law for his two cats to use and enjoy!

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  28. Stephanie Seger says

    September 2, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    These are one of the items that I have always said I would get if I had a cat. They always look like they have so much fun climbing and playing on them. It seems like a very small investment in what looks like tremendous reward for the cat. Great tips on what one would need to consider before buying!

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  29. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    September 2, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    I just popped over and checked out the Little Whiskers cat trees! They’ve got some seriously cool options! I’m digging the Quebec City Cat Tree! I’ll keep them in mind when it’s time to buy another!

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  30. Debbie says

    September 3, 2017 at 5:37 am

    Cat trees are the best! Our cat Jasmine loves hers. She sleeps on the top level everyday for her naps in the sunshine. I highly recommend every cat owner have at least one.

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  31. Maggietkat says

    September 3, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    My tree is 6ft tall, made from bamboo with sisal, and made by an ngineer. We are Maine Coons and deserving such!

    Reply
  32. Irene McHugh says

    September 3, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I like that Little Whiskers offers trees with ramps to help senior cats. When Miss Bianca was a senior cat, she had a hard time getting around, and a product like this that would allow her to safely climb would have made her purfectly happy.

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    • Kristen says

      September 3, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      I completely agree! My sweet Cubby passed several months ago, but that was one of the reasons I loved the Little Whiskers line. He was able to make his way up the stairs/ramps to enjoy the cat tree just as he had in his early years!!!!! Huge Bonus!

      Reply
  33. Marjorie at Dash Kitten says

    September 3, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    We need a better selection here in New Zealand. Ours currently love their window hammocks more than the cat trees HUH!!!

    Reply
  34. Rebecca at MattieDog says

    September 3, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Oh, this is such a wonderfully timed post – our neighbor, who is a kitty parent, was asking about cat trees! We didn’t have much information to offer, so this is great – and we love your recommendation! We will share, thank you 🙂

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  35. Sweet Purrfections says

    September 3, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    I never had a cat tree for my previous cats. However, I chose to get one when Truffle was coming to live with me. Both of the girls love resting in their trees. Brulee prefers the top perch (even though she is the cobby Persian), but Truffle rests on the lower levels. It’s also important to make sure the tree is sturdy with a large base.

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  36. Cathy Armato says

    September 4, 2017 at 7:32 am

    There are so many awesome cat trees these days! When I had my beautiful girl Maggie cat there were so few choices. Now they have ones that would put my own furniture to shame, LOL! Lots of choices.
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  37. Jana Rade says

    September 4, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I’m actually jealous that dogs cannot make use of something like these things. The trees look like so much fun.

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  38. Talent Hounds says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    I wish I had had a cat tree for my cat Nala. I didn’t realize how important they were. She spent a lot of time outside and had things to climb on but that looks so much fun. Love the kitten pic too- so cute.

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  39. Beth says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    I love that they make cat trees that less agile cats can use! My cat isn’t much of a climber or jumper (he can make it onto the sofa) so we never thought to get him a tree. I’ll have to look into one for him.

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  40. Jessica Shipman | Beagles & Bargains says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    I don’t currently have a cat, so I don’t have experience picking out cat trees, but I’m sure these are great tips! Sometimes I’m a bit jealous of all the cool furniture for cats, but I bet it gets pricey so picking out the right one is definitely important.

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  41. Bryn Nowell says

    September 6, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Great points! I know that having something like a cat tree helps with enrichment, exercise, play, and and agility. Not all cat items are the same, so it’s important for pet owners to do their research first. Thanks for providing this useful resource.

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  42. Karen says

    September 6, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    I like your point about considering your cat’s age and activity level in cat tree selection. Including ramps and steps is a great idea, I need to check out Little Whiskers! Thanks for sharing the info about them, I love finding out about new products I can share with readers!

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  43. Lynda Cook says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:43 am

    They have some pretty amazing cat trees out there, I love the great big ones with lots of spots for the kitty!

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  44. Janet W. says

    September 22, 2017 at 7:43 am

    This is such a helpful guide for cat owners. I don’t own a cat but you made some great points to think about!

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  45. Maryann D. says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:18 am

    The cat tree in the photo seems wonderful. I was always fussy about selecting cat trees for my cat. He did enjoy them and I wanted better quality so that it would last longer.

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  46. Wanda Tracey says

    October 24, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks for all the great info.My cat isn’t a climber at all.Maybe it is her age because we got her at the pound and we aren’t sure of her age but she is definitely not a young cat.I do like the cat trees but they wouldn’t suit her.

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  47. Donna L. says

    October 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I like having cat trees at every window.

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  48. Calvin F. says

    November 4, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    I have a huge cat tree for my cat, he likes it! It looks like new even after 5 years

    Reply
  49. kathy downey says

    November 6, 2017 at 9:01 am

    I just ordered a cool cat house,guess it’s their Christmas gift !

    Reply
  50. Linda H says

    November 12, 2017 at 8:14 am

    We have never had a cat tree for our cat but I would probably get one if we ever got a new kitten.

    Reply
  51. lori galbraith says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    We have had and appreciated cat trees.

    Reply

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