Ready to build the ultimate cat haven for your furry friend? At LKP (Lucky Kitten Place) We’ve got you covered!
One of the key decisions you'll make when choosing an LKP cat tree is the rope option, thus we felt compelled to put our knowledge down in a short reading to help you come up with the best solution for you, your cat, and your household needs. Say goodbye to shredded furniture: the rope is crucial to your cat's happiness and well-being, providing them with essential scratching and climbing opportunities, for this purpose we offer a range of rope options to suit every cat's taste and scratching style, whether your feline friend prefers carpet, a natural but rugged sisal feel or a soft, durable jute, we've got it! Explore our services and discover the ideal rope choice for your purrfect companion.
All Carpet Coverage
Believe it or not, one of the popular coverage options is the FREE All carpet alternative, that is often underrated when it comes to cat trees. You might be wondering if it's the right choice for you; the answer, like with most things cat-related, depends on your individual feline friend. Here at LKP, we learn tons about the feline world on a daily basis, and more in-depth knowledge about our own two beloved cats, Chymbombo and Pantera, and their preferences. We know they, and many other cats, love a particular type of carpet called "short hair loopy/Berber" because they enjoy the feeling of their claws catching on the little loops. While we love this carpet and it is our preferred one for scratching, we understand that it's not for everyone. Some clients have expressed concerns about potential injury, and although we have never experienced this with our own cats or with our cat trees, we acknowledge there are some concerns regarding this type of carpet. Ultimately, the decision comes down to your cat's individual needs and preferences.
Standard Jute Rope
The standard jute rope offers a budget-friendly alternative for cat owners seeking a natural fiber option for gentle scratching. Crafted from plant fibers, jute rope is commonly used for decorative purposes and in industrial applications like burlap bags; moreover, it’s unique texture provides your cat with a different feel compared to sisal or carpet, encouraging exploration and scratching. The jute rope at LKP features a natural beige color and a 3mm (1/8") diameter and at just $10 more, it's ideal for kittens and gentle scratchers, offering a softer alternative to more robust materials. However, if your cat is an avid scratcher, jute rope might not withstand their enthusiasm. Luckily, the other two options that we offer can help with that. In conclusion: Jute rope offers an affordable and natural option for gentle scratching, providing an engaging texture for your cat to explore and enjoy while keeping your furniture safe. Consider combining it with other scratching posts or surfaces to provide a diverse scratching experience for your feline companion.
Premium Sisal Rope
The most popular option so far at LKP is the premium sisal rope. This ultimate scratching material has been processed by humans for generations, as it is a natural sturdy material that originates from plants. It is mostly used to make durable rope, carpet and bags. The sisal we source for LKP cat trees is meticulously selected from Ontario and boasts a light cream hue and a generous ¼” (6mm) diameter – twice the thickness of the standard jute rope. One of its downfalls can be that it shreds, however as we are all friends here at LKP, we want to acknowledge that no matter what material is the preferred scratching one of your cats, either rope or carpet, it will eventually shred to pieces. Cats are natural shredders! Sisal coverage will give your cat a durable, natural texture to scratch, and we hear that it is the undisputable favorite scratching material among felines worldwide.
Premium Sisal Rope can be added to all of our models for only $20 more, and it can even go on all vertical posts seen on every cat tree, the cost for this is $15/ extra per lineal foot and you can find this in the ADD-ON product section; LINK: Available Add-Ons | Lucky Kitten Place . We ideally recommend having a minimum vertical coverage of three feet for larger cats and two feet for smaller cats. Whether you have a petite Persian or a towering Maine Coon, a vertical sisal rope installation offers your feline companion the ultimate scratching experience. Give your cat the pleasure of the natural premium sisal rope and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you've provided them with the very best.
Conclusion:
After learning about the alternatives, let’s go back to the main question of this article: How do you choose the correct scratching material for your cat? The answer: Ultimately, choosing the right vertical coverage for your feline boils down to understanding your cat’s preferences. If you've shared a home with your cat for a while, you likely know their scratching habits. Use this knowledge! Choose materials that mimic the textures they already love. And if you're new to cat ownership or haven't had the chance to observe your cat's scratching habits, don't worry; Visit our LKP showroom and explore the different materials, our team will be happy to guide you and encourage you to touch and test the various options. The ultimate tip: Go with the premium sisal rope choice! As mentioned before, this is the most popular choice in the cat world and since there will also be carpet on the tree your feline companion will have at least two textures to try out or combine them all! Ask to customize your tower to have all three options added on it and make sure to see which one is the favorite one for the next cat tree. Conclusively, once you identify the favorite scratching material, make it available for your cat ALWAYS.
Congratulations on getting a new cat tree or scratching post! This investment will give your cat(s) a space where they can unleash their natural instincts without you worrying about your furniture. A happy, fulfilled cat means a happy, peaceful home for you!
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