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Ragdolls and cat trees - NatsFan78 - 07-22-2019

Do you have a cat tree for your ragdolls? I want to get a tall one for my living room but it would be next to a huge window. Can anyone recommend a cat tree that is stable and has a comfortable perch for my boy to sleep on? I also want one around 30-35 inches to put in my bedroom.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - Tikismom - 07-22-2019

I have two, a six and a seven foot, one in my living room and one in the spare bedroom, both located next to windows for their entertainment. I cannot remember the brands.
Look for one with a sturdy base because my cats did somehow manage to flip the lighter one of mine which is now bolted to the wall. You never know how big your Ragdoll may get and they could handily climb both of mine when they were little too. It's good if you can find something with sisal rope built in, both of mine like to sharpen their claws on it.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - NatsFan78 - 07-22-2019

Thank you. I am having a hard time trying to judge how well a ragdoll would comfortably fit on the beds.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - NatsFan78 - 08-22-2019

Looking for advice please. Which of these three would be best? Thank you.

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RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - JanH - 08-22-2019

Of these, I would be inclined to start with option 1, although it may be the least stable. It also looks to have the tallest leg segment for scratching. Cats like to stretch up to full height to scratch and having a tall post should make it easier to prevent the cat from looking for alternatives you will not like. I might go with one like the first tree, but without the top nest, which may be the source of instability.

Some cats are not much into dens or hammocks, which are features of the other two. You can try less expensive versions of both of those features to see if they are wanted.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - NatsFan78 - 08-22-2019

I have a large scratching post that is tall enough for an adult to use and stretch out. I am going to have a couple of smaller ones too. Thank you for your help.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - admin - 08-22-2019

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I have this one and I can't recall the manufacturer but it's VERY sturdy. I got it after the boys were rabble rousing and flipped the other one I have fighting over the top perch. This one is much heavier and sturdier. The base is very heavy and with both cats jumping on and off it hasn't budged. Tiki loves the tiny house and will cram himself in there for hours. Eli goes on top more often because he can see the world out the window there. It's about 7 feet tall. I have it near the sofa because they stopped using it for awhile after I moved the living room furniture around and I realized that it was probably painful for them to jump down to the floor being big cats and all. As soon as the sofa was there they started going up routinely again.
The other one is now bolted to the wall and has two shelves. It's also in a window. It has a 2 shelf style like #1 above and both cats sleep on it frequently.
Wow, are my pictures big enough for you?? :-) Oh and don't worry about the cord dangling, it's always secured away from the tree when I'm not standing right there.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - NatsFan78 - 08-22-2019

I am thinking of getting the first one. I have read a few comments by ragdoll owners saying they love it and it is very sturdy. I love the house on yours, I imagine it makes a great place for kitty to hide for naps. Thank you.

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - admin - 08-22-2019

I will get a picture of him folded up in it the next time he's in there

RE: Ragdolls and cat trees - RaggyMomma - 08-23-2019

(08-22-2019, 06:31 PM)JanH Wrote: Of these, I would be inclined to start with option 1, although it may be the least stable. It also looks to have the tallest leg segment for scratching. Cats like to stretch up to full height to scratch and having a tall post should make it easier to prevent the cat from looking for alternatives you will not like. I might go with one like the first tree, but without the top nest, which may be the source of instability.

Some cats are not much into dens or hammocks, which are features of the other two. You can try less expensive versions of both of those features to see if they are wanted.
I was trying to look for a photo of the one I have - mind you I have 5 Ragdolls lol but the one with the hammock type bed is the one most favored - I would have one with 5 of those beds if I could find one. It would stop a lot of fighting and stealing of the bed.