How to choose designer furniture for your pet?

How to choose the best cat scratching post for your feline?

Daily claw care plays an essential role in your cat's well-being. Their natural instinct is to seek out the ideal material for sharpening their claws. To prevent your cat from attacking your sofa, we recommend that you provide them with a designer cat scratching post.

To make sure your four-legged friend uses their cat scratching post, it's important to choose it according to their needs and preferences.
There are four criteria to take into account when making your purchase:

1. The stability of the designer cat scratching post
2. The material of the designer scratching post
3. The surface of the scratching post
4. The strength of the cat scratching post

How do I get my cat to use their luxury cat tree?

You've invested in a luxury cat tree for your little friend, but they don't seem to be interested in it? There could be several reasons for this behaviour. There's no need to worry! Today, Valérie Mounier, experienced breeder and co-founder of Bogarel, shares her advice on how to get your cat used to their luxury cat tree.

Here are 5 tips to help your feline adopt their new luxury cat tree

1. Use cat accessories that your cat likes
2. Entice your cat with food and treats
3. Play with your cat on the luxury cat tree
4. Make your cat understand that the cat tree is for them
5. As a last resort, use catnip or valerian.

How can I get my feline to go to their designer cat bed?

The well-being of felines depends on comfort and warmth when they're resting, which makes a cat bed essential, as it significantly improves their sleeping conditions.
What's more, by providing your feline with a bed specially designed for them, they will be less likely to invade your living spaces and be less inclined to use your bed or sofa, which will help to reduce the spread of hair in your home.



However, if your cat doesn't seem to want to use their luxury cat bed, there are a number of techniques you can use to get your feline used to using their cat bed.

1. Test different areas of your home
2. Put a comforting scent in the cat bed
3. Showing your feline the designer furniture
4. Get your feline used to sleeping in their designer cat bed

Organising your cat's living space

For your four-legged friend to flourish, they need four distinct living spaces.

1. A private space for grooming
2. A quiet, accessible eating area
3. A rest area for your cat
4. A play area with a luxury cat tree, for example

It's essential to recreate these environments in your home that your cat would find naturally in the wild. This will help reduce their stress and provide them with the essential elements they need to live well.

Why choose a luxury cat tree made from natural wood?

Indoors, cats seek out suitable places to satisfy their natural instincts: climbing high, observing their territory, playing, relaxing and scratching. Luxury cat trees play an essential role in their development, as they meet these basic needs. A wooden cat tree, in particular, gives cats a sense of well-being, allowing them to rediscover the sensations they experience in their natural environment. What's more, cats love warmth, and wood has the unique ability to naturally retain the heat emitted by the animal.

How do I choose my luxury cat tree?

To choose the perfect luxury cat tree, it's essential to understand your pet's needs. Cats like to relax in comfortable spaces. So opt for soft, heat-retaining materials to give your cat maximum comfort.

For your cat to feel safe and secure, they look for tight spaces that give them the impression of being in a cocoon. The spheres and half-spheres in Bogarel's luxury cat trees are designed to give your cat that feeling of protection.

See the selections of Valérie Mounier and Sacha Lakic.

The importance of the cat bed: where is your cat's favourite place to sleep?

The cat bed should provide a calm environment, but it shouldn't be completely isolated. Your four-legged friend will particularly appreciate a "human" place, a place where they are used to seeing you, and above all where they can observe their surroundings. It's best to avoid crowded places where your cat could be frequently disturbed.

If you have several cats, it's important to provide them with several resting areas to avoid conflicts that could disturb each other's sleep. One option is to opt for a handcrafted cat tree with several platforms and levels, like our Constellation luxury cat tree. Each cat will then have their own resting space.