{"id":191255,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:52","slug":"are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cat trees safe for kittens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Are_cat_trees_safe_for_kittens\" title=\"Are cat trees safe for kittens?\">Are cat trees safe for kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#How_tall_should_a_cat_tree_be_for_kittens\" title=\"How tall should a cat tree be for kittens?\">How tall should a cat tree be for kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Can_kittens_climb_cat_trees\" title=\"Can kittens climb cat trees?\">Can kittens climb cat trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Will_cats_actually_use_a_cat_tree\" title=\"Will cats actually use a cat tree?\">Will cats actually use a cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#At_what_age_can_a_kitten_climb_a_tree\" title=\"At what age can a kitten climb a tree?\">At what age can a kitten climb a tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Do_kittens_need_cat_towers\" title=\"Do kittens need cat towers?\">Do kittens need cat towers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#What_size_cat_tree_should_I_get_kitten\" title=\"What size cat tree should I get kitten?\">What size cat tree should I get kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Can_kittens_climb_trees\" title=\"Can kittens climb trees?\">Can kittens climb trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Are_tall_cat_trees_safe_for_kittens\" title=\"Are tall cat trees safe for kittens?\">Are tall cat trees safe for kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Should_kittens_have_a_cat_tree\" title=\"Should kittens have a cat tree?\">Should kittens have a cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#How_big_should_a_cat_cat_tree_be\" title=\"How big should a cat cat tree be?\">How big should a cat cat tree be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Is_a_cat_tree_safe_for_kittens\" title=\"Is a cat tree safe for kittens?\">Is a cat tree safe for kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Will_a_cat_use_a_used_cat_tree\" title=\"Will a cat use a used cat tree?\">Will a cat use a used cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_use_the_cat_tree\" title=\"How do I get my cat to use the cat tree?\">How do I get my cat to use the cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Why_does_my_cat_not_use_his_cat_tree\" title=\"Why does my cat not use his cat tree?\">Why does my cat not use his cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Do_adult_cats_use_cat_trees\" title=\"Do adult cats use cat trees?\">Do adult cats use cat trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Can_a_kitten_climb_a_tree\" title=\"Can a kitten climb a tree?\">Can a kitten climb a tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Should_I_let_my_kitten_climb_trees\" title=\"Should I let my kitten climb trees?\">Should I let my kitten climb trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Are_kittens_good_at_climbing\" title=\"Are kittens good at climbing?\">Are kittens good at climbing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Should_I_get_my_kitten_a_cat_tower\" title=\"Should I get my kitten a cat tower?\">Should I get my kitten a cat tower?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Are_cat_towers_good_for_cats\" title=\"Are cat towers good for cats?\">Are cat towers good for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Do_indoor_cats_need_a_cat_tree\" title=\"Do indoor cats need a cat tree?\">Do indoor cats need a cat tree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Are_kittens_too_small_for_cat_trees\" title=\"Are kittens too small for cat trees?\">Are kittens too small for cat trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Can_kittens_get_out_of_trees\" title=\"Can kittens get out of trees?\">Can kittens get out of trees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cat-trees-safe-for-kittens\/#Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_climb_trees\" title=\"Is it OK for cats to climb trees?\">Is it OK for cats to climb trees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_trees_safe_for_kittens\"><\/span>Are cat trees safe for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large Cat Trees To avoid painful falls, <b>wait until a kitten is at least 4 months old before introducing them to your tallest jungle gym. In the meantime, encourage scratching behaviors by providing scratching posts and pads, and give kittens smaller objects to climb such as kitten-sized trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_tall_should_a_cat_tree_be_for_kittens\"><\/span>How tall should a cat tree be for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Suitable Height With that in mind, kittens should only climb trees that are about <b>5 feet (60 inches) in height.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_climb_cat_trees\"><\/span>Can kittens climb cat trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, <b>small and short cat trees are great for very small cats, kittens and senior cats. For adults and larger cats, be sure the cat tree is large enough to allow your cat to stretch, climb and perch while they&#8217;re in the prime of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_actually_use_a_cat_tree\"><\/span>Will cats actually use a cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cats truly prefer to engage with their humans, but <b>a cat who&#8217;s good at playing independently will flourish with a cat tree that has toys on it. You can even attach your own toys to a cat tree to make it an ideal play space for your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_can_a_kitten_climb_a_tree\"><\/span>At what age can a kitten climb a tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male kittens&#8217; testicles will begin to descend around 7 weeks. Behavioral development: <b>Seven-week-old kittens will experience a spike in energy. Sleep will decrease, and time spent playing will increase. At this age, kittens are able to run, climb cat trees, and confidently jump off of furniture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_need_cat_towers\"><\/span>Do kittens need cat towers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats Need to Climb<\/b> Cat towers and trees are popular ways to give a cat this ability. They provide your kitty a sense of privacy and safety while he observes his domain. Placed near a window, a cat tower or perch gives your cat a bird&#8217;s-eye view of everything, including the birds, outside.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cat_tree_should_I_get_kitten\"><\/span>What size cat tree should I get kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ideal size cat tree will vary based on the space you have available, the size of your cat, and the age of your cat. But in most cases, you&#8217;ll want a <b>minimum height of around 36 inches (91 cm) for your cat tree.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_climb_trees\"><\/span>Can kittens climb trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats may climb trees for fun, on occasion, or possibly to work on improving their climbing abilities. Kittens frequently test out their claw skills by trying to climb up anything and everything, from bookcases to trees to a person&#8217;s leg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tall_cat_trees_safe_for_kittens\"><\/span>Are tall cat trees safe for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large Cat Trees To avoid painful falls, <b>wait until a kitten is at least 4 months old before introducing them to your tallest jungle gym. In the meantime, encourage scratching behaviors by providing scratching posts and pads, and give kittens smaller objects to climb such as kitten-sized trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_kittens_have_a_cat_tree\"><\/span>Should kittens have a cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>a cat doesn&#8217;t specifically need a cat tree, they do need access to heights, a comfortable place to nap, and an appropriate area to scratch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cat_cat_tree_be\"><\/span>How big should a cat cat tree be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ideal size cat tree will vary based on the space you have available, the size of your cat, and the age of your cat. But in most cases, you&#8217;ll want a <b>minimum height of around 36 inches (91 cm) for your cat tree.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cat_tree_safe_for_kittens\"><\/span>Is a cat tree safe for kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large Cat Trees To avoid painful falls, <b>wait until a kitten is at least 4 months old before introducing them to your tallest jungle gym. In the meantime, encourage scratching behaviors by providing scratching posts and pads, and give kittens smaller objects to climb such as kitten-sized trees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cat_use_a_used_cat_tree\"><\/span>Will a cat use a used cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason to avoid used cat trees and similar items is that <b>they may cause adverse reactions in your cats and other pets. I wouldn&#8217;t use cat trees secondhand as they&#8217;ll have the odor of the other cat, and the cat now using it could start urine marking it, Dr. Truitt says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_use_the_cat_tree\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to use the cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use treats, toys or catnip to entice your cat onto the tree. If your cat responds to catnip, sprinkle it generously on the cat tree. Hide your cat&#8217;s favorite treats on various levels of the tree, or dangle a favorite toy just high enough that your cat needs to climb the tree to reach the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_not_use_his_cat_tree\"><\/span>Why does my cat not use his cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the cat tree is too tall, your indoor cat may ignore it. This is because there is a reason that your cat cannot jump on the cat tree. If your cat is still a kitten, is an older cat, a large cat, or in medical pain, they may not be able to jump on the cat tree.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_adult_cats_use_cat_trees\"><\/span>Do adult cats use cat trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Essential Features of Cat Trees for Older Cats Stairs, cat trees, and other senior-friendly cat furniture are good options to give an older cat the feeling of a raised perch or help them get up to their favorite raised area, such as the window sill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_kitten_climb_a_tree\"><\/span>Can a kitten climb a tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats may climb trees for fun, on occasion, or possibly to work on improving their climbing abilities. Kittens frequently test out their claw skills by trying to climb up anything and everything, from bookcases to trees to a person&#8217;s leg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_kitten_climb_trees\"><\/span>Should I let my kitten climb trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a curious kitten, <b>climbing trees is the perfect way to test out her skills. You might find her working hard to scale a tree trunk if you let her outdoors. No matter how old your cat is, practicing climbing is good for their health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kittens_good_at_climbing\"><\/span>Are kittens good at climbing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At What Age Can A Kitten Climb A Tree? <b>Many kittens can start climbing cat trees by 3 weeks of age. At this time, the young pets should start walking and exploring their surroundings without the help of their parents. Fine motor skills will also start developing at this age but still tend to need fine-tuning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_my_kitten_a_cat_tower\"><\/span>Should I get my kitten a cat tower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, cat trees are safe for kittens. But you should still be mindful of certain cat tree features to ensure your pet&#8217;s safety. As responsible pet parents, you should search for cat trees that are comfortable, fun, and safe to use for your kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_towers_good_for_cats\"><\/span>Are cat towers good for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>a cat doesn&#8217;t specifically need a cat tree, they do need access to heights, a comfortable place to nap, and an appropriate area to scratch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_indoor_cats_need_a_cat_tree\"><\/span>Do indoor cats need a cat tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cat trees are often a good option as they contain several levels with different scratching areas, perfect for finicky cats. In fact, one study showed that cats with cat trees were less likely to scratch elsewhere than those with other types of scratching posts!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_kittens_too_small_for_cat_trees\"><\/span>Are kittens too small for cat trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Suitable Height With that in mind, kittens should only climb trees that are about <b>5 feet (60 inches) in height.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_get_out_of_trees\"><\/span>Can kittens get out of trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male kittens&#8217; testicles will begin to descend around 7 weeks. Behavioral development: <b>Seven-week-old kittens will experience a spike in energy. Sleep will decrease, and time spent playing will increase. At this age, kittens are able to run, climb cat trees, and confidently jump off of furniture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_climb_trees\"><\/span>Is it OK for cats to climb trees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a curious kitten, <b>climbing trees is the perfect way to test out her skills. You might find her working hard to scale a tree trunk if you let her outdoors. No matter how old your cat is, practicing climbing is good for their health.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are cat trees safe for kittens?How tall should a cat tree be for kittens?Can kittens climb cat trees?Will cats actually use a cat tree?At what age can a kitten climb a tree?Do kittens need cat towers?What size cat tree should I get kitten?Can kittens climb trees?Are tall cat trees safe for kittens?Should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191255"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=191255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=191255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=191255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=191255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}