What Is The Best Cat Tree Material?

[BlueRaccoon]

I am looking at buying a new cat tree. I want something that will last for a while. What material holds up the best? Carpet, fabric, etc....... Or do you have any specific suggestions of some high quality cat trees you like? I live in the US. Thank you!

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi! Sisal is probably the best.

 

[Kat0121]

Armarkat makes high quality cat trees. For the platforms, I prefer carpet. The fabric rips more easily especially if your cat(s) play rough on their tree. Most scratching posts are wrapped with sisal which is pretty good. I usually get my cat trees from Amazon.

 

[bitkit]

THese two companies sell fairly well made cat trees that're relatively inexpensive. The cheaper ones they sell on Amazon aren't as sturdy and don't look as nice imo.

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[LTS3]

Something that is all wood will hold up well. Carpet, sisal, etc fray over time and you'll find loose bits on your floor.

Natural, solid wood and sisal cat scratching posts & interactive toys

Etsy.com has lots sellers of wood cat trees and furniture.

A DIY one like using parts from IKEA is a cheaper option.

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[Azazel]

I have a wooden one that has Velcro soft cushions that you can take off and wash and also sisal scratching posts. It’s held up really well. I got it from Costco years ago, not sure if they still sell it.

 

[amethyst]

I think the fake fur fabric is best, but it depends on your cat, and what kind of cat tree. The two cat trees I currently have are carpet with sisal rope for some of the posts. The cats regularly tear pieces out of the carpet and even sometimes get claws caught in it. The other problem with carpet is that it can cause the cats to think carpet is ok to scratch and if you have any carpeted floors will use those to scratch too.

If I had a choice though I would go with natural wood with fabric covered sleeping ledges. With some of the posts wrapped in sisal or jute for scratching.

 

[auntarctica]

How about home made trees that are mainly wood and flat platforms? Will a cat use those?

 

[Furballsmom]

Will a cat use those?

If they're sturdy enough, probably, but it would be helpful for claws to have something to grab onto, like sisal or something on the platform