A place |
Name |
Feature Rating |
| 1 | Trixie Nataniel 119x79x228-268cm | The best elite solution. "Tree for cats" to the ceiling with a maximum of sites |
| 2 | Trixie Tarragona 62x52x162cm | Durability and reliability. Five levels with hammocks, a house and a toy |
| 3 | Fauna International Sagrada 54x36x128cm | Original design. Great combination of multi-layered and compact |
| 4 | Fauna International Limbo 45x45x79cm | Price - quality - equipment. Suitable for Maine Coon and other big cats |
| 5 | "Meridian" with a shelf and a house 32x32x63cm | Full house at the most reasonable price. Color variation |
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Appearing in the house, the cat occupies a special place in the heart of the owner, conquering with a unique combination of beauty, tenderness and habits, forgetting about which, the newly-made owner risks the interior. Although cats have long been domesticated by humans and are among the most popular pets, many of their needs coincide with the needs of their wild ancestors, including the need to sharpen claws, climb, hunt. Therefore, in addition to the choice of food, bowls, tray and cat litter, another difficult task for cat owners is the organization of leisure and activity of the pet. After all, the only way to make the cat really happy, and at the same time to protect the furniture from the irrepressible energy of the restless.
Best of all with this mission the game complex will cope. Unlike simple claw pens, this cat structure has a slightly larger area, and therefore is more stable, due to which even cats that are not recognized by ordinary claw pens are often favorable to it. In addition, even the basic game complexes, as a rule, attract the attention of pets much better, as they include not only a scraper, but also a lounger or a house, and often a toy. The best representatives of the middle and premium classes are often equipped with a large number of levels, several sun beds or hammocks and other attractive for cats cats and games components that can take a pet for a long time, as well as help to get everything that domestic cats most often lack.
Top 5 best complexes for cats
5 "Meridian" with a shelf and a house 32x32x63cm
Full house at the most reasonable price. Color variation
A country: Russia
Average price: 1 119 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.2
The basic game complex of a domestic company can be a good solution for the most economical. This is the most affordable option with a real house where a cat can hide, sleep and play, which distinguishes it from ordinary scratching posts and slightly cheaper game complexes without a house. The presence of a cozy "mink" will undoubtedly attract the attention of the pet. This game complex is perfect for energetic kittens and small cats, as it is compact enough and equipped with a claw-pipe made of jute, rather durable, but not too rough material. The house and the shelf are made of chipboard and fiberboard and covered with pleasant artificial fur, the color of which can be chosen from as many as six variations.
Many buyers appreciate the gaming complex as a decent low-cost option, but it is important to remember that it belongs to the budget class and, like any other option that costs less than a couple - three thousand rubles, is short-lived and has only the most basic equipment. Therefore, it is recommended to supplement it with a toy or bedding for the house.
4 Fauna International Limbo 45x45x79cm
Price - quality - equipment. Suitable for Maine Coon and other big cats
A country: Australia (produced in China)
Average price: 5 650 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6
Limbo is a stylish two-level gaming complex of the popular brand Fauna International, famous for its high level of skill and reliability.This Australian development belongs to the average price segment and, unlike the more affordable game complexes, it is made really high quality, so it will decorate any room and will last for many years. In addition, the manufacturer did not stint on the materials, equipping this nice place for cats with a strong clawboard made of sisal, a rather large lounger resembling a royal throne, and even a spacious tunnel with a small window. The latter is a rare and very useful element, inherent mainly only in the best premium gaming complexes and designed for active games.
A noticeable advantage, highly appreciated by lovers of cats, has become the optimal dimensions, thanks to which Limbo will suit not only miniature, but also fairly large cats and even Maine Coon. In this case, the complex is convenient and durable enough for several energetic pets.
3 Fauna International Sagrada 54x36x128cm
Original design. Great combination of multi-layered and compact
A country: Australia (produced in China)
Average price: 6 500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7
The gaming complex with the sonorous name Sagrada is a great alternative to a whole range of houses and shelves, a model that will easily cope with the entertainment of both one and several pets. This stylish cat structure consists of four carefully selected levels and includes three shelves, an elegant sunbed at a height of 128 centimeters from the floor, a pretty house-chimney with a comfortable sloping roof and even a miniature tree with sprigs, covered with plush and hung with cute mice, which will swing from side to side at the slightest movement and, of course, will not remain without attention of cats.
Despite such a rich content, the game complex is quite compact and will fit anywhere without any problems, and will also be a decoration of the interior thanks to a distinctive but still universal design with a pleasant combination of colors, presented in two variations. Thus, this model is chosen, first of all, for the best combination of variety and dimensions, as well as high quality and versatility.
2 Trixie Tarragona 62x52x162cm
Durability and reliability. Five levels with hammocks, a house and a toy
A country: Germany
Average price: 16 440 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The five-level Tarragona game complex in anthracite color design from a reliable German manufacturer known for its high-quality products for animals resembles a full-fledged palace and is very popular with cats. Its main advantages over all kinds of analogues, even also belonging to the premium class, are high wear resistance, robust design and a wide choice of places, allowing you to comfortably accommodate not only one, but even seven - nine cats. After all, the Tarragona development is equipped with four shelves, one of which has a roomy house with an entrance, a large window and a flat roof, suitable for recreation and games, as well as a soft bed on the highest fifth floor and two spacious sun beds.
At the same time, the Tarragona model is supplemented with a toy, and its beautiful bright columns are covered with durable sisal and serve as a scraper. Therefore, this game complex will not only give your pets a sense of security, comfort and a lot of positive emotions, but also protect furniture from their claws and teeth.
Starting the choice of a gaming complex for your favorite cat, most people first of all think about the number of levels and additions, as well as the price and color. In the first case, one can safely adhere to the slogan “the more the better”, since cats are usually ready to jump from shelf to shelf indefinitely. The other two are purely individual and matter more for the owner than for the cat. But there is another important aspect - durability.
In most cases, this indicator is measured by the strength of the scratching posts, because it is all of the claws that are directed at them. Their resistance to cat attacks is determined primarily by the material. A claw can be covered with coarse cloth, carpet, sisal or jute. The last two have a lot in common, which is why they are often compared and even confused, so we will look at them in a little more detail.
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Material |
Jute |
Sisal |
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Colour |
Dark beige, gray, brownish |
Milky, light beige |
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Naturalness |
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Security |
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Wear resistance |
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Rigidity |
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Suitable for kittens |
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Suitable for miniature smooth cats and bare breeds |
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Suitable for powerful cats |
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Cost price |
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As we can see, jute is used mainly in inexpensive gaming complexes. This material is softer, which is why most cats like it and is great for young and just small animals, but at the same time it will become unusable, especially in the paws of powerful pets, for example, Maine Coons. Sisal, by contrast, is quite durable, which is why it costs more and is used, most often, only in middle-class models and above. But he is too hard and scratchy for kittens and smooth-haired cats, because of which they may never appreciate it.
1 Trixie Nataniel 119x79x228-268cm
The best elite solution. "Tree for cats" to the ceiling with a maximum of sites
A country: Germany
Average price: 33 000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
The undisputed leader among the elite models and the best solution for all cats is reasonably considered to be the development of the German Trixie brand called Nataniel. This extensive game complex is as tall as a full-fledged sapling rises to the ceiling itself, and therefore is even equipped with a special ceiling mount. Bridal development is ideal for home, where, in addition to cats, there are also dogs and children. After all, Nataniel will allow miniature pets to climb to a height of up to 268 centimeters, away from anything that may scare them, but at the same time they will always be visible and will please the master's eye with their exquisite cat-like manners.
In this game complex everything that a cat needs is realized. Four full shelves, a cottage, a platform with a removable bed, two hammocks, one of which is equipped with a pillow, will provide a wide choice of sleeping space, and the pillow and removable bed can be washed. Four columns of sisal supplemented with a wavy hill with carpet, so that even a cavil could choose a scraper for the soul.
