Building A Cat Tree For Your Pet

 

It is important to have a cat tree if you are a cat owner. But there are times when financial resources is not enough to buy a cat tree. Do not worry yourself. You do not need to buy the cat tree, just make one. This is an inexpensive way because most of the materials can be found in your backyard. Why waste money if you can save plenty of bucks for making a cat tree.

Think about the design of your cat tree first. Would you want to have two or three-layer cat tree? One of the good things about creating your own is that you can decide on its particulars. Personalize it to fit your cats unique identity. Your creativity is needed when planning a design. Select a color that you and your cat like. This will further strengthen the bond between you and your pet. You should also make sure that the size will fit the place you would like to put the cat tree. The design of the cat tree is important for it demonstrates how much you love your cat. The cat tree design that you are doing is not just for anybody; bear in mind that it is for your own cat. So bring out your creativity!

The next thing that you have to do is examine the structure of the design. Can the cat tree offer the right amount of exercise? Remember that if the cat tree is not purposeful and practical, then no matter how attractive it looks, your cat wont get the full benefits of having a cat tree. The layers should not be too high that your cat is not challenged by the climb nor too high that you put the cat in danger. The cat tree ought to have a scratching post that your cat will use to trim and sharpen its claws. Your cat may fancy other furniture in the house to scratch on if you will not provide it a scratch post. Aside from being ideal gym place for your cat, the cat tree should also be a place for relaxation. A place to laze about should be available. The cat tree is a place for fun and recreation after all.

Here are the materials that you need to build your own cat tree. These are the most basic materials but you can add some more depending on your design.

Carpet
Carpet rolls or tubes or other cylindrical boxes
Screws for wood
Nails
Pieces of Lumber
Scrap plywood
Sisal rope for the scratch post
Sono-tube (used to make perches)
Catnip
Cats toys

The materials you have just read can be acquired for a small cost. You can even have them at no cost because some of them might already be in your stock room. If there is a carpet warehouse near you, you can ask to buy some carpet tubes. If you are lucky, they may even give them to you for free if they do not want them or just about to throw them away.

Then, you need to get and ready your tools. You will use hammer, tape measure, saw, drill, screw driver, pencil, wood glue and glue gun. You can now start building your cat tree.

The foundation of the tree is the first on the list of things to build. Then make posts based on your design. Attach the posts to the foundation of the cat tree. Align the perches and fasten them in the right position. Coil the sisal rope around the designated scratching post. Adorn the cat tree with cats toys.

When you are done constructing the cat tree, it is time to inspect if it is safe enough for your cat to use. Eliminate any splinter of wood, nails or pointed things that can cause injury to your pet. Your cat will surely love a catnip-scented cat tree so sprinkle some leaves of it around.

It takes approximately five to seven days to create the whole thing. However, it really all relies on your schedule and woodworking skills. Your cat will love you even more as its master once you finish building the cat tree.