Cat Reviews

Asking cats to share our home means we must accept all their basic instinct which is sometimes difficult because one of their most basic instincts is scratching. Scratching serves many purposes in the feline world. It is a visual reminder to other cats that someone alpha is in charge. Scratching leaves a lingering scent for the other resident cats (as cats have scent glands in their foot pads). My husband refers to scratching as a feline post-it note! Scratching allows your cat to exercise and stretch his muscles (generally following a meal.)

If you look up the word Imperial in the dictionary, one of the definitions reads: “outstanding in size and quality, regal and majestic.” This accurately describes the products manufactured at www.imperialcat.com  the maker of unique and functional kitty scratching pads from tough, corrugated cardboard.

When the Orca scratching pad arrived, my cats went overboard with delight! Although the unit arrives with catnip in a sealed pouch, no such enticement became necessary as my clowder crowded around the whale vying for their turn to perch on the back and claw the tail. The attraction was immediate and while the adults lounged on top, the kittens played underneath, in the belly of the whale.

There are times when new products arrive that my cats’ attention becomes short-lived. They focus on a new product, attacking the strange object as they would a prey item and then walk away never to return. Not with Free Willy- the cats have been a constant companion to this whimsical scratching pad ever since I set it on the floor. In a matter of my own survival, last night at 2:00 a.m. I had to get up out of bed and store Free Willy inside a locked closet so we could get some sleep!

Even with the constant attack of harpooning felines, the corrugated cardboard whale has stayed intact. The kittens seem to enjoy the rocking motion when they pounce on it, and become upset when the adult cats lounge on the whale’s back thus stabilizing the scratching pad.

For pure entertainment value on behalf of you and your cat visit www.imperialcat.com  Take a look at all the grand selections this innovative scratching pad comes in. Then click on a vendor, find your closest location and order one today.

Available in all shapes and sizes- prices vary-

It is refreshing in this day and age to come across true craftmanship in regards to cat furniture. Most pieces that exist out in the market today are slapped together hastily, made of pressed wood, chipboard and cheap carpeting that shreds instantly at the mere passing of  curious claws.

At moderncritter.com you are presented with cat furniture that puts the word FINE back  in refinement. True craftmanship molds and shapes this wood, forming a polished piece of furniture. The Miller Crew became receptive to the scratcher being placed on the floor versus hanging on the wall. One note, if you decide to hang your scratcher, the brackets are included and the installation is quick and easy. However, on my piece, the level included in the box didn’t allow for the scratcher to hang straight. I used my own level to get the piece to hang correctly.

The bent plywood cat scratcher provides your kitty with a comfortable place to nap,  stretch her back and sharpen her claws. Made of 5/8″ thick molded plywood, covered in a rich walnut veneer, the piece is  heavy and may require some assistance to mount on the wall.  The FLOR carpet tiles are easy to install. You can change-up the color and pattern to fit any of your room decor easily.

The Miller Cats are enjoying this combination perch/bed and scratcher and in an age where the purrsonal touch is mostly nonexistant, at moderncritter.com, the artist brings back into focus an originality and distinctiveness fit for a king, or in this case, any of your feline companions sharing your world.

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Although many cat owners attribute their cat tearing and scratching the carpet as “bad behavior,” the truth is, cats need to scratch on all sorts of firm surfaces. Scratching allows them to shed off the castings of their claws, sharpen their tips while leaving their mark stating they have been there. Scratching on solid objects also permits them the opportunity to stretch their back muscles. They don’t scratch out of boredom or to upset the humans in their lives. They scratch purely by instinct.

When the cat scratch box arrived, my cats were immediately intrigued running over to take a look at the newest cat product in the house. Set in an attractive mahogany frame, the scratching pad measured 14”x28” making it large enough for more than one cat at a time to enjoy. Immediately, my alphas’ Matuse and Oliver claimed their right to this fine piece of feline furniture. As their claws found purchase in the filler (heavy-duty industrial corrugated cardboard, I braced myself waiting for the filler to fly across the room. It held fast. The noise of the scratching brought the other cats in at a run. They jostled each other striving for better position as they all marked this scratching pad to claim ownership.

The catscratch box has been here now over two weeks. Besides adding a touch of elegance to our front room, the catscratch box also doubles as a cat bed for my crew. More than once while making my rounds at night (doing a head count) I find three or four of the kittens laying on the cardboard surface purring their night’s content.

Our “sacrificial sofa upstairs (this old sofa was purchased at the thrift store) for the sole purpose of being a scratching post for the cats isn’t getting much action these days. During vacuum sessions, it only takes a minute to sweep across the corrugated surface and suck up any loose pieces wedged inside.

The beauty of this catscratchbox over the rest not only lies in the custom craftsmanship, but when one side of the cardboard wears down, all you have to do is simply flip the box over and you have a brand new scratching pad!

Although catnip arrives with the box (as an added enticement) the use of catnip wasn’t necessary. My cats gravitated towards the box, first of all because it was a new smell in their territory, and second of all, because cats are highly curious creatures. They are using this box and are purrfectly contented to give it a high mark on their appreciation scale.

Order at www.catscratchbox.com or call 1-978-416-7045

When the UPS driver first handed me the package, I thought there must be some mistake. The box resting in my arms only weighed about 12 pounds and measured about 17×20. Surely a Deluxe Kitty Condo couldn’t be inside, could it?

I opened the box. An assortment of carpeted tubes and several different types of plastic connectors met my eye. Dumping the contents on the floor, I found the instructions and started reading. Just then, my husband Mike walked into the room. Mike (an extreme left-brained individual who never reads instructions and puts items together in a matter of minutes) waved away the proffered instructions, and set to work. Twenty minutes later with no tools required, the condo was fully assembled and sitting on our living room floor.

The unit looked promising. Built on a concept similar to Tinker Toys, the unit locks together and can grow upwards and/or outwards, starting with a basic coffee-table shaped base. Additional pieces provided snap together easily and cleanly. The finished product has an additional second level. Three sturdy hammocks are provided, that can be hung in your choice of four locations. Once fully-assembled the unit can be easily moved by one person.

I called my kitty testers and four came on a run. I moved the completed kitty condo under the window and in a matter of minutes there were four cats on it. Two of my older males had curled up to sleep in the hammocks, impervious to the fact that my two kittens, Taz and Squirrel, were playing leapfrog over their sleeping forms.

I was impressed with the design of the condo. The Feline Furniture Company Deluxe Cat Condo has many features going for it. The biggest plus of this unit, once assembled, would be the lightweight construction making it easy to move about the room or house. Easy to snap apart and make into individual beds, this unit would be perfect for cat breeders and rescuers. I could see it as just the right solution for a mom cat that needs to get away from her kittens, yet still maintain an eye on them while she rests on one of the beds well above their reach. In the winter, these hammock beds would be ideal to raise a cat off the cold floor and enfold him in a warm fleecy pouch. When traveling with your cat, take one of these units with you. Taken apart these beds will fit in any suitcase taking up relatively little space, or slide under the seat, or in the trunk of your car.

Another positive feature would be how quickly you can disassemble the unit to replace a shredded post once it gets some attention from busy claws. Instead of throwing the whole unit out as irreplaceable, twist off the leg and buy a new one for pennies on the dollar. Then you have a brand new unit again! No more sweeping up those annoying carpet fibers from the rug either, as the indoor-outdoor carpeting provided proves quite durable.

You can order additional modular, space-age components and snap together various designs. The Super Cat Hotel, English Catsel, or the Kitty Hawk is some of the many themes offered by Playland Deluxe Kitty Condos. Add a Cozy Fur Cat Condo for the ultimate in comfort for your cat. The fur condo, specially designed to slip easily in place on any unit makes a very cozy faux fur cave.

In a Go as You Grow, feature, the Feline Furniture Company makes available various size condos designed specifically for the growing stages of kittens or to accommodate the smaller cat breeds. Keeping in mind the various sizes of all cats, the company also provides jumbo models to accommodate those larger breeds.

Recently I acquired three orphaned, four-week old kittens. I put the kittens in the cat room upstairs, and took apart the one unit making it into two separate stand-alone beds. Immediately the three kittens were racing up and down the posts, leaping from one hammock to the next in true kitty ecstasy. At night, I placed a pet heating pad underneath the hammock, and Winkin, Blinkin and Nodd spent a quiet night on top, resting in fleecy warm comfort.

Utilizing space age technology and innovative design, the Feline Furniture Company Deluxe Condo accommodates all the needs for the modern-day cat owner. A combination exercise gym; for true feline aerobic workouts, scratching post to keep restless paws busy on safe turf and a comfortable faux fur bed where a now tired out kitty can rest, this Deluxe Condo holds all the answers. The neutral color blends in well with any decor, making this perfect for any home or apartment. If you are a modern-day cat owner on the go, this modular cat furniture fits your lifestyle. The Deluxe Condo, though it arrives to your home packed in a small box, delivers an enormous amount of satisfaction for you and your cat!

Order at www.felinefurniture.com

Definition of Cat Radar; something that emerges when a package arrives in your home and the contents are for kitties pleasure. Before the box is even opened, cats suddenly merge out of the shadows. Their radars up they sense something just for them has arrived.

When the package from Spoil My Kitty.com arrived, I set it on the floor momentarily. Before I could even lift it to the table, five cats were present. Matuse climbed to the top of the box and was busy swiping at any feline who dared to challenge him. Oliver was performing his all-over sniff test, while Prowler, Tipster and Bently were circling the box, waiting for it to pounce on them.

I dislodged Matuse and pulled the contents out. There were thirteen pieces provided, not including the hardware. In less than ten minutes, following one sheet of simple illustrated instructions, the unit was assembled. The only tool needed, was provided by Spoil My Kitty.com, an Allen wrench. The cats carefully supervised me during the entire procedure.

My human logic said to brace these steps against a wall. The cats quickly showed me that this was not in line with �cat thinking� and therefore highly illogical. It wasn�t until I pulled the unit into the middle of the room that the fun began.

Moving with cat-like fluid motion, the cats were up and under the steps in minutes. Some wanted to use the spacious portion underneath the steps to test out their stretching ability on the scratching posts. Others quickly climbed the stairs, with one cat settling on each step. It got a bit crowded for my crew, with some cats being jostled out of position, but there are more cats then there were steps so this was expected. This entire set-up from Spoil My Kitty.com was an immediate hit.

The product when assembled stands 24� high by 16.5� wide. The steps are 7� deep, the unit is covered with faux fleece. Eight posts, supporting four stairs are securely anchored to a wide base. Once assembled, it is easy to move and fairly lightweight.

This piece of cat furniture has turned out to be an excellent hideaway for my cats. Several of them prefer lounging on the steps, while others play below.

Riley, my oldest male has decided the stairs make a wonderful place to play solo fetch. He drops his felt toy mouse on the top step and watches it tumble down. He then leaps to the bottom step and catches the toy in his jaws, races back to the top stair and repeats the game.

Thank you www.SpoilMyKitty.com  for understanding that cats are comfortable being able to get on on different levels. That they love being secure and by offering them additional hidey holes and spaces to explore, you stimulate their innate curiosity.

It is clear to me that not only do you have cats in your own home, but you build your units to clearly spoil them.