Are cat trees sufficient for vertical needs?

Cat trees offer vital secondary vertical territory but are rarely good enough by themselves. Most trees offer limited height variations and confined views. They provide movement to isolated areas instead of expanding wide passages throughout a home. Territory beyond one structure is needed for cats to thrive truly.

A vital adjunct to cat trees is wall-mounted shelving. These create unbroken climbing highways between rooms. They expand territory without consuming unused square footage. They also give cats the means to patrol their entire territory from the vantage point of an eagle, meeting the instinct-driven surveying behaviors.

Adding window perches brings important visual enrichment that is lacking on many trees. It provides cats with opportunities for outdoor observation from optimal sight heights. This mental stimulation will satisfy hunting instincts while being safe. Sunlight exposure offers warmth and comfort that trees often cannot provide.

Construct vertical networks for total coverage. Position cat trees near windows, then interconnect them with shelves that lead to other rooms. Include private hideouts above closets or cabinets. Provide descent routes to feeding stations. All of this meets all feline instincts through this holistic approach.

Trees function best as hubs. Thus, they should be used as central scratching and resting place stops for pets. Run paths out to other vertical features in the house. This provides true territory instead of isolated outposts. Your cats will gain greater confidence patrolling their full vertical domain.

Read the full article: Cat Vertical Space Solutions for Happy Felines