Eco Friendly Cat Tree

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Cats are agile animals that love to play, jump, and use their claws. Unfortunately, your pet's hijinks can damage a sofa, carpet, or dining chair. While this can be frustrating, felines need an outlet for their predatory instincts. Although a cat scratcher can save your sofa from daily claw marks, an eco friendly cat tree provides a more stimulating experience. Explore some of the best eco friendly, non toxic cat furniture options, from single cat condos to multi-story towers.

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Updated 13/04/2022

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Eco Friendly Cat Tree

Buying Guide

When it comes to cat trees, it’s important to make a careful selection. Cheap scratching posts, which are available in massive quantities online, suffer from a myriad of problems. If you happen to get one of the poorly made furniture for cats, you’ll find that it’s not heavy and sturdy enough that it’s become a hazard for your cat.

What's more, the materials used in the construction of cat trees can be harmful as well, especially when the units are made of toxic wood or plastic. As a conscientious and responsible cat owner, you’d want something safe for your pet. Fortunately, there are eco-friendly cat trees available online.

What types of Eco-Friendly Materials are there?

Certified Sustainable Wood - It’s an excellent material for a cat tree that’s both safe and eco-friendly. A certified sustainable wood is from a sustainably harvested forest or sustainably harvested tree farm.
Reclaimed Materials - Reclaimed wood often comes from old houses, furniture and other built things which are ready for friendly reincarnation. Cat trees made of reclaimed wood are excellent examples of resource efficiency.
Bamboo - Bamboo is fast-growing, so it is an eco-friendly material for cat trees from the fact that it’s easier to maintain bamboo forests. However, when it’s made for cat trees, you need to be extra careful and ask the manufacturer regarding the glue used in the units as it may or may not contain formaldehyde.
Recycled Plastic and Metal - More and more cat furniture and trees are being produced using recycled metals and plastics. Recycled materials require fewer resources and less processing. You can help support the manufacturing and market for recycled metals and plastics by buying an eco-friendly cat tree, specifically one that’s made of recycled materials.

What are the popular features of a cat tree?

Scratching Posts - Cats scratch as the act keeps their nails trimmed and healthy. It's also their way of exercising. With that in mind, you can promote your pet’s overall well-being by getting a cat tree with an excellent scratching post. In fact, a scratching post is a necessity for cat homes. We suggest you check the height and sturdiness of the scratching post to see if a cat can scratch as much as it wants even with its body fully stretched.
Cat Beds - Cats require a quiet and clean space for them to sleep. Most eco-friendly cat trees come with padded cat beds. If you’re particular with style and color, find the ones that are not just capable of matching your home’s décor, but also with your cat’s preferences. Also, the cat bed must be comfortable for your pet.
Cat Perches - Cats love looking out of windows and being in high places. By having cat perches, your cat will get the pleasure and entertainment it deserves. Most eco-friendly cat trees come with removable perches which you can attach to window/s inside your home.

Extra Tip: If your budget allows, get a cat furniture set which includes all the best features that we’ve mentioned above. They won’t just give your pet some elevation, but entertainment as well!