Cats instinctively seek high spaces to feel secure as both predators and prey, according to feline behaviorist Stephanie Merlin. Cat trees, essential for supporting this behavior, not only provide vertical spaces but also offer scratching surfaces and cozy hideaways. Without such outlets, cats may experience stress, boredom, and destructive behaviors. This is especially crucial in multi-cat households, where vertical space can alleviate tension and conflicts over limited resources by expanding their territory and pathways to avoid each other.
Cats are both predator and prey, so having a high vantage point is a natural way to help them feel safe and secure.
The benefits of cat trees go way beyond offering vertical space; they include scratching surfaces, cozy beds, hidden nooks and plenty of spots to leap and explore.
Without these outlets, cats can become bored and frustrated, leading to stress and potentially destructive behaviors, such as scratching furniture.
Vertical space offers a fantastic way to expand a cat's 'real estate' and can help mitigate conflicts in multi-cat households.
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