Cat towers for climbing, scratching and resting

Create an engaging indoor space for your cat with a cat tower suited to their size, age and activity level. A cat climbing tower can give your cat dedicated places to climb, perch, scratch and rest, while helping make use of vertical space around the home. Before choosing, compare the tower's height, footprint, platform dimensions and scratching surfaces with your cat's needs and the room available.

Choose a cat tower considering your cat's size and mobility

Consider how confidently your cat climbs and moves between different heights. Younger or more active cats may enjoy multiple levels and elevated platforms, while older cats or cats with limited mobility may find lower, closely spaced levels easier to access. Check that resting platforms and enclosed areas provide enough room for your cat to settle comfortably.

For larger cats or multi-cat households, look closely at the product dimensions and stated use. A taller tower is not automatically more suitable if its platforms or resting areas are too small for the cats using it.

Combine climbing with scratching

A cat scratcher tower can bring climbing, resting and scratching features together in one structure. Compare the number, height and position of the scratching surfaces so your cat has suitable places to stretch and scratch. Place the tower where your cat already spends time or near an existing scratching spot to help make the new setup easy to discover.

If scratching is the main priority, browse cat scratchers for more dedicated options that can be used around the home.

Find the right place for a cat climbing tower

Choose a stable, level position with enough clearance around the full tower. Keep the setup away from busy walkways, opening doors, fragile objects and anything your cat should not reach. A position near household activity or a suitable window view may give your cat another reason to use the tower, provided the location follows the product's placement and safety instructions.

Measure the floor footprint and full height before buying. Remember to account for platforms that extend beyond the base and leave enough space for your cat to climb on and off comfortably.

Care for your cat tower

Assemble the cat tower exactly as instructed and check its stability before use. Regularly inspect platforms, scratching posts, fabric surfaces and fittings for movement, damage or wear. Clean each surface according to the individual product directions and discontinue use if the tower becomes damaged or unstable.

For another dedicated resting spot, explore cat beds.