Comments on: The 11 Best Cat Trees: We Tested Them All

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:23:23 +0000

This is a very legitimate concern that many pet owners have. If I owned a cat-condo that I knew was made in china, I would attempt to strip the carpet from the condo and replace it with a combo of twine & rope, perhaps add other materials/carpet, etc. My thoughts on carpet is that most carpets are treated with some kind of stain resistant chemicals, and just recently, I read that the water repellant treatment used on clothing, carpets, upholsteries, and other applications had ingredients that are known to cause cancer.
Many people are making their own cat tree-house using real branches from trees that have been cut down or driftwood found on the beach. There are plenty of DIY instruction videos on how to make one, plus, they’re more aesthetically pleasing and cats really like climbing on the tree limbs.

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:09:34 +0000

In reply to Diane Jackson. This is a very legitimate concern that many pet owners have. If I owned a cat-condo that I knew was made in china, I would attempt to strip the carpet from the condo and replace it with a combo of twine & rope, perhaps add other materials/carpet, etc. My thoughts on carpet is that most carpets are treated with some kind of stain resistant chemicals, and just recently, I read that the water repellant treatment used on clothing, carpets, upholsteries, and other applications had ingredients that are known to cause cancer. Many people are making their own cat tree-house using real branches from trees that have been cut down or driftwood found on the beach. There are plenty of DIY instruction videos on how to make one, plus, they're more aesthetically pleasing and cats really like climbing on the tree limbs.

By: Diane Jackson

Diane Jackson — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:16:06 +0000

Sadly, you didn’t address what I feel is the most important issue with cat condos–possible toxicity in the materials like the fleece and faux fur. Anything coming from China is suspect. We need to be sure that the materials are free of any chemicals that could cause problems for our precious kitties.

By: Cats.com Editorial Team

Cats.com Editorial Team — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:22:34 +0000

In reply to Bruce Graham. Yes that's fine!

By: Bruce Graham

Bruce Graham — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:28:50 +0000

Is it OK to get a 2nd-hand cat tree?

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:51:42 +0000

I cannot even understand how any cat lover could recommend a cat tree covered in “faux fur.” Cats need carpeted cat trees for better climbing, scratching and padding. The fur gives no padding to the hard wood. Faux fur is attractive to owners & caregivers, but just short of useless for cats.

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:44:43 +0000

In reply to Judy Kramer. Hi Judy, good question. The biggest top perches I've found are no more than 24" wide, like on this Frisco bed with one large top platform. Alternatively, you might consider this one from Prestige Cat Trees, which has a 21" wide top perch. Hope this helps!

By: Judy Kramer

Judy Kramer — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:38:38 +0000

I am looking for a cat tree 60+ “ tall with large 3 sided sleeping platform on top. The width should be 24-29” as my fur baby stretches out. All I see are very small sleeping areas. Help

By: Mallory Crusta

Mallory Crusta — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:48:45 +0000

In reply to Laurie Staalberg. Great! Thanks for sharing what worked for you. :)

By: Laurie Staalberg

Laurie Staalberg — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 21:51:30 +0000

In reply to Mallory Crusta.

Hello Mallory, Thank you for your help! That link on Etsy was a great option.
I recently found this product on Amazon, which was all separate except for the tri level sisal steps. At this time, the manufacturer offers a $30 coupon off the price. At this moment, with the $30 discount, this set can be purchased for approx under $120 with tax included.

Perhaps some other viewers here are interested. I purchased it and it’s in my living room in a box. No carpeting is included.

Cat Wall Shelves, Cat Wall Furniture Set, Cat Shelves and Perches for Wall, Cat Climbing Shelf Playground Set, Cat Scratching Post with 3 Steps Wall Shelf for Indoor Wall Mounted Cat Condos House https://a.co/d/7Iqj8cq