Cat Trees and Pet Supplies

Pet lovers all over the world are pampering their pets more than ever.  Considered part of the family, pets have their own beds, apparel, jewelry, and furniture.  It may not be a necessity, but it’s fun to buy and pets love being pampered!

If you’re looking for ideas for your Trendy pet, there’s a variety of places to search.  There are pet boutiques, general pet stores, and even Walmart is starting to carry more stylish pet attire and furniture.  Of course, you will find a larger variety online.  There are numerous pet websites that sell everything from pet houses and furniture, to pet steps and gourmet treats.  You can even find gift baskets filled with goodies for your favorite pet, or for a fellow pet lover! 

Wherever you look, have fun and enjoy pampering your pet!  They definitely deserve it.

Pet supplies have become a massive multi billion dollar market in the last 50 years, especially with the addition of so many online stores.  With so many choices, how do you know where to shop?

A huge factor to help narrow down where to shop, whether online or down the street, is to find knowledgeable providers of all your pet supply needs.  Search online for information on the product or products you want to purchase.  Check websites, blogs, pet articles, product reviews, or go to a nearby pet shop and ask someone who works there.  Once you get the information on exactly what to look for, you can then search for specific products, and compare prices. 

With a little bit of research, you can find anything from pet apparel to luxury pet furniture that is within your price range.

1 word- toddlers.  Kids love cats.  But until they learn how to properly handle them, cats usually run for the hills when your toddler comes chasing.  Cats hide under beds, beg to go outside, or may bolt down stairs to get away. 

Cat trees provide a safe haven for your cat that is up in the air, out of the reach of your toddler.  They can relax, in the same room as everyone else, with the peace of mind that no fur will be ripped out!  And most cat trees have the added bonus of scratching posts and/or danging toys attached.  Once your toddler gets a little older, and learns how to handle your cat, the cat tree will still be useful for your cat’s enjoyment.  It hopefully won’t be needed as a safe haven any longer, just a fun and enjoyable piece of furniture for your cat to enjoy.

The door height should be at least three quarters of your pet’s shoulder height (from the ground to the neck).  The length and width of the house should be at least equal to 25% larger than the distance between the nose and the root of the tail of your pet. The height of the house should be at least 25% taller and no higher than 50% taller than your pet when standing.

A lot of places will list the dog breeds that fit in each of their pet houses, this makes the guessing game a little easier!

If you’ve ever shopped for a cat tree, you’ve probably noticed that there are several different terms for them.  Cat trees, Cat climbing trees, Jungle Gym Cat Trees, Classic Cat Trees, to name a few.  Each website or store has their own terminology for cat tree types.

Classic Cat trees are usually a tower with one or more carpeted resting platforms.  They may have scratching posts or dangly toys attached also.

Jungle Gym Cat Trees tend to have more shape to them.  They usually have several different carpeted platforms that might “jet” off in different directions.  Jungle Gym Cat Trees almost always have dangly toys and scratching posts.  They are more of “Playground” for your cats.

Either of the above may come with a cat condo attached as well.  Cat condo’s are little houses for your cat to nap or play in.  They may be at the top of the cat tree, or placed in the middle of the platforms.  With all the choices in cat trees, your sure to find one that’s perfect for your feline friends.

Pet furniture is getting more and more popular these days.  Some people use it to keep their pets off of their own furniture, and others just love to pamper their pets with comfortable resting areas.  Whatever the reason, your pet will surely appreciate their own furniture.

There’s a wide variety of pet furniture to choose from.  Categories range from plush pet beds to luxurious pet couches.  Each category has several different styles and prices to fit almost any budget.  You can even match the decor in your home.  With all of the websites out there today, you don’t even have to leave the house!