| If you think you've seen it all when it comes to | | | | necessary. |
| cat furniture, think again. The latest products that | | | | - Find durable materials that hold up to scratching |
| cater to your favorite family pet are high in style | | | | and clawing. |
| (so you won't be ashamed to have a piece sitting | | | | When introducing your pet to his or her new cat |
| in your living room), priced well, and keep cats | | | | furniture, it may take some convincing. You might |
| healthy and occupied. | | | | need to try a few tricks to show cats it's a good |
| With the busy lives we lead, we're often gone all | | | | place to spend time. You can: |
| day long. While you'd probably rather be spending | | | | - Rub catnip or spray catnip spray on the |
| time with your cats, it's not always possible. The | | | | furniture. |
| wide range of cat trees, cat beds, cat condos, | | | | - Attach a heavy shoestring to the furniture for |
| cat scratching posts, and cat tunnels available can | | | | the cats to play with. |
| make sure your feline has something to do when | | | | - Put treats in and around the furniture. |
| there's no one around. Not only does it keep | | | | - Depending on the piece of furniture (like a |
| them engaged, but it also keeps them from doing | | | | scratching post), use it yourself so the cat can |
| damage to furniture, clothing, or other things they | | | | see the furniture being used. |
| might get into when they're looking to entertain | | | | If your cat doesn't seem to be taking well to his |
| themselves. It also gives them an area they call | | | | or her new cat furniture, make sure you've |
| their own - a spot they don't have to share with | | | | picked something appealing and placed it in a room |
| you, your kids, or your dog. | | | | where people or views of the outdoors are |
| When shopping for cat furniture: | | | | present. Older cats may be overwhelmed or not |
| - Look for sturdy items with solid bases that | | | | want to deal with multiple levels, tunnels, or stairs; |
| won't tip over or slide across the floor. | | | | younger cats may get bored with just a |
| - Select furniture that's tall enough to allow your | | | | scratching post or a small cat condo. Also consider |
| cat to stretch out. | | | | your pet's personality. Once you find the perfect |
| - Look for cat furniture that can be cleaned when | | | | match, your cat will love his or her new furniture! |