Shopping for cat condos, you start to imagine what it will be like when you actually set one up for the first time. After all, cat condos are the ultimate in pleasure for the kitty that likes to climb and enjoys curling up in his own special hiding place!

Whether they're lofty or rather short, cat condos are practical and work well to enhance your cat's health. Particularly for indoor cats, cat condos provide climbing surfaces that are safe for them and offer a source of exercise. All of their climbing urges will be satisfied with the purchase of cat condos.

Available in many colors to suit any décor, cat condos can be crafted from pressed wood or plywood, and then covered in faux fleece, faux fur, or actual carpeting that your cat can dig his claws into. Designed for safe climbing, they are sturdy, rugged and durable.

You'll find cat condos in an amazing variety of styles and sizes from small for the single cat, to large enough for five or six cats. Of course prices will also vary from small to a small fortune.

Some elaborate cat condos will combine the functions of many other types of cat furniture such as cat scratching post, cat trees, and a cat perch. They may become very involved with multilevel resting places both enclosed and open. It's not unusual to find cat toys conveniently placed to keep your cat entertained during their leisure.

Make sure to check out the maximum weight allowed before making a purchase. Some cat condos have limits of only 40 pounds, which is fine if you only have one kitty, but add one or two more and you'll be reaching, if not surpassing the limit. Remember, cat condos are practical and fun for your cats. Just make sure that you follow the guidelines to insure that they're safe as well.

It's important to realize that a cat condo may play a role in your cat's physical and mental health. Cats like to climb in their natural environment and that's a primary function of the larger cat condos. Cats like to perch in elevated places where they have a view looking downward over their surroundings. This gives them a sense of safety and security as they lounge and enjoy a lazy snooze.

Indoor cats need exercise for good health. That's certainly one of the benefits of a quality cat condo.

With such a wide variety of style, with an investment of a little time and money on your part, you should be able to find just the right cat condo to fit your cat's needs and your pocketbook.

About the Author:

This article was written by Monte Stewart, author of many articles providing cat information for cat lovers and The Complete Cat eBook.

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