March 27th, 2008 at 01:43pm
Under Cat Toys+ Furniture
By David P Lee
Well you finally got that special kitty you have been wanting.
In preparation you have bought all the little things your kitten
will need; toys, a bed, food and a litter box. The little dream
is more than you could ask for, cute, fuzzy and loving. Then you
begin to notice his preference for you sofa and the kitty hair
all over it. Many people live with this problem but you don’t
have to!
You quickly realize you forgot to get a cat tree. If you are
not familiar with this necessity, it is a piece of cat furniture
that comes in many shapes. The most common is anywhere from 3
feet to 6 feet. It will have several perches for your cat to sit
on and is often covered with carpet and sisal. Sisal is a rope
like material that the cat can scratch. This is very important
to have for you kitten. It gives him a place of his own where he
can play and sleep.
While searching for a cat tree you want to keep in mind
quality. When your kitten get bigger, should the cat tree begins
to weaken, he may pick your furniture to sleep on once again.
Should you choose an upright cat tree, be sure to get one with a
wide and stable base, because you don’t want to worry about it
falling over. You can always get a cat tree that s secured to
the wall for stability. This is good for multiple cat families.
When you decide which type of tree is right for you and your
kitty, its time to teach him that this tree is the only thing
that he is allowed to sleep on. There are a couple of ways to
accomplish this. Just remember to be kind and consistent in the
suggestions that follow.
One of the methods to teach your kitten would be to take him to
the new tree. Make this an enjoyable time, play with him on the
tree. It is always good to leave a little cat nip somewhere on
the tree. Get a toy and play with him there. Another trick is to
leave a recently worn article of clothing. This will give him
the feeling of being close to you. Praise him whenever he is on
the cat tree, he will want to go back again and again.
When you see the kitten starting to use something other than
the tree, tell him no in a firm voice and redirect him to his
spot. Please do not use physical punishment, it really has no
place in training. Using catnip and toys to entice the kitten
to the tree is a very good way to reinforce that this is where
you want him to be.
These steps will need to be consistently re-enforced with the
kitten until he learns the rules. It will be work, but will be
worth it. The results of a kitten that uses a cat tree are
many, including fur-free furniture and a loving relationship
with your pet.
About the Author: Promoting responsible pet ownership. David
Lee is the designer of www.acecatfurniture.com
www.acecathealth.com
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By Fred
December 11th, 2007 at 01:17pm
Under Cat Care+ Furniture
By Jesse Akre
It never fails, whenever you buy new furniture, your cat ends
up running and jumping on it. At some point he’ll get out the
claws and then just like that, your new furniture is ruined.
Well, this time around, you can avoid that from happening by
purchasing a few cat trees to put around your home.
The reason why cat trees will prevent your furniture from
getting damaged is because they provide your cat with a
fantastic place to get rid of its energy. So, instead of
clamoring all over your furniture, it will take out all its
aggression on this piece of cat furniture instead.
What’s great about cat trees is the fact that they’re pretty
durable since they are made out of wood and then covered in a
strong, sturdy fabric. Usually carpeting is used, but sometimes
other fabrics are used as well that are also very strong.
Generally, one will be tall, long and slender and will have
limbs sticking out of it, where your cat can jump and scratch to
its heart’s content.
Now, if you still want a place where your cat can play, but are
in the market for something a little more extravagant, then a
kitty gym would be the way you should go. Just like the cat
tree, it will be made out of wood and then covered in carpeting,
however instead of just having a slender pole, it will have
multiple poles with multiple limbs juxtaposing with one another
along with perches where your cat can sit and some of them even
come with toys built right into them.
On the other side of things, if you need a place where your cat
can let loose, yet do not have a lot of room to work with, then
a scratching post would be a good option for you. Unlike cat
trees and kitty gyms, a scratching post is generally smaller in
size and consists of a single post that can also be covered in
carpeting, but will sometimes be covered in sisal rope.
To check out all the cat furniture options that are perfect for
letting your cat let loose and have a good time, including cat
trees, instead of going to your local furniture store, just hit
the Internet for some online shopping. It’s fast because you can
see all the different options in no time at all just by the
click of the mouse. And, when you do come across something you
like, it will generally be at the best prices possible.
Along with finding cat furniture online, you can also buy the
different supplies that your cat needs on a day to day bases.
Like, food and litter. You can get other items too like toys,
medications, and even fun accessories including cat jewelry,
decorative collars, and clothes if your cat will let you put
some on him.
In the end, if your cat has a lot of energy, turn to cat trees
to help him get rid of some of it. And, remember online shopping
is the way to find it and your other cat supplies. So, what are
you waiting for then, go and turn on that computer and get one,
or two, today to keep your furniture from getting ruined
tomorrow.
About the Author: Jesse Akre, owner of many of sites
specializing in providing consumers with information and
products for making their homes both functional and beautiful,
offers his insight on buying items for your home. Click today to
see the lovely options for your space at:
www.simplycatsupplies.com
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By Fred
