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Size a cat tree from the base up. A tree over 150 cm needs a base of about 50 cm or more on its short side or it rocks under a landing cat, and anything that tall gets strapped to the wall. The top perch must hold the whole cat lying flat: 35 cm across for a 4 kg domestic shorthair, 40 cm or more for a 7 kg ragdoll or an 8 kg Maine Coon. Check the weight rating in kg against your heaviest cat, or both if they share a level. A post should match the cat's length from nose to tail base, 45 to 50 cm for an adult, so it can stretch fully. Kittens and seniors need a platform within 30 to 40 cm of the floor.
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Feandrea
Feandrea 206 cm XXL Cat Tree with 13 Scratching Posts and Ramp
206 cm tall60 x 50 cm base13 sisal posts
Premium
Rank #1
Feandrea 206 cm XXL Cat Tree with 13 Scratching Posts and Ramp
Our Verdict
The tall multi-cat tree to buy if you have the ceiling and a wall to strap it to; every level has a post and the ramp suits kittens and seniors.
Why it's number one: Top marks for height and platforms and for scratching surfaces, with 13 sisal posts, a sisal ramp and five levels; no exact-model critic review was found, and it holds a 4.7-star Amazon rating from 11,427 owners.
9.3OutstandingTop7 Score
A$127.49
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★ 4.7(11,642 reviews)
Delivery check, 28 October: Delivers to all nine postcodes we check: every capital and regional NSW. How we check
Feandrea's 206 cm tower is the full multi-cat setup: five levels 30 to 40 cm apart on a 60 x 50 cm base, two padded perches, two caves, a basket, a hammock and 13 sisal posts, plus a sisal ramp for kittens and old cats. The listing rates it for up to six cats at 7 kg each, so it suits a house with two or three cats up to ragdoll size, and an 8 kg Maine Coon is over the per-cat rating. Owners report it arriving taller than they pictured and standing solid, and describe the build as easy with clear diagrams, though a second pair of hands helps with a tower this size. Two cats treat the levels as separate territory. The height needs a 2.4 m ceiling and a wall to strap to, which rules out some rentals. Rank 1 because no other tree here gives this many levels and scratching surfaces.
Stability
9.3
Platforms
10.0
Scratching
10.0
Build
8.5
Owners
8.9
Owners is the 4.7★ Amazon AU rating from 11,642 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 9.3 (rubric 9): Base short side 50 cm on 206 cm is a 0.24 ratio, the 8 start, plus 0.5 for the 7 kg per cat rating and 0.5 for the anti-tip kit (card); owners report it standing solid once strapped.
Platforms 10.0 (rubric 10): 206 cm with five levels 30 to 40 cm apart, two perches, two caves, a basket and a hammock (card): 9 plus 0.5 for the sisal ramp near the floor and 0.5 for perches at two heights with caves.
Scratching 10.0 (rubric 10): 13 sisal posts plus a sisal ramp (card): the 12-post band with a ramp, 10.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Plush particleboard tower with clear diagrams that owners call easy to build and solid (card); no warranty term or timber platforms stated, so the 8 band.
Pros
+ 60 x 50 cm base with anti-tip kit
+ 13 sisal posts and a sisal ramp
+ Rated for six cats up to 7 kg each
+ Levels 30 to 40 cm apart
Cons
− Needs a wall stud to strap to
− Wants a second pair of hands
− Very tall for a small room
206 cm tall60 x 50 cm base13 sisal postsUp to 7 kg per catAnti-tip kitScratching ramp
Hzuaneri's XXL tree stands 203 cm on a 60 by 50 cm particleboard base with thickened edges and an anti-tip kit in the box, and the listing rates it for six cats at 7 kg each. Seven levels step up to a 50 by 30 cm top lookout, with two caves of 60 by 50 and 60 by 35 cm that a ragdoll or Birman can lie in flat, a side hammock and seven sisal-wrapped trunks. It weighs about 21 kg. It suits a house with two or three cats up to about 7 kg, a tall room and a wall to strap it to. Australian owners report it standing solid without wobble, the labelled parts going together from clear instructions, and the caves and padded top taking a large breed without squashing it. The notes are a plush one owner expects to last a couple of years rather than longer, and a few passages a very big cat finds tight. Warranty is two years.
Stability
8.9
Platforms
9.3
Scratching
8.5
Build
8.9
Owners
9.2
Owners is the 4.8★ Amazon AU rating from 538 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Base short side 50 cm on 203 cm is a 0.25 ratio with an anti-tip kit and a 7 kg per cat rating, the 8 band (card), plus 0.5 for a 21 kg tree that owners report standing solid without wobble; no 9 kg rating, so not the 10 band.
Platforms 9.3 (rubric 9): 203 cm with seven levels, a 50 x 30 cm top lookout, two caves and a hammock (card): the 180 cm band, minus 1 for no ramp or low platform for kittens and seniors.
Scratching 8.5 (rubric 8): Seven sisal-wrapped trunks plus a sisal rope (card): the five to eleven sisal posts band at 8.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Particleboard with thickened edge strips, plush covering, labelled parts and clear instructions, with a two-year warranty (card); owners report it solid after assembly, and one expects the plush to last a couple of years: the 8 band plus 0.5 for the warranty.
Pros
+ 60 x 50 cm base with anti-tip kit
+ Caves of 60 x 50 and 60 x 35 cm
+ Seven levels to 203 cm
+ Two-year warranty
Cons
− Plush rather than timber platforms
− Some passages tight for a very big cat
− Needs a tall room and a wall strap
203 cm tall60 x 50 cm baseRated 6 cats at 7 kg7 sisal postsTwo-year warrantyAbout 21 kg
FUKUMARU AT11-1 Floor to Ceiling Cat Tree, 6 Levels, 183 to 305 cm
183 to 305 cm12.7 cm columnRated to 66 kg
Value
Rank #3
FUKUMARU AT11-1 Floor to Ceiling Cat Tree, 6 Levels, 183 to 305 cm
Our Verdict
The floor-to-ceiling tower that fits a 2.4 m or 2.7 m ceiling and is rated far beyond any cat, for renters who cannot drill and rooms with no floor space.
8.7ExcellentTop7 Score
A$159.99
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★ 4.4(61 reviews)
Delivery check, 28 October: Delivers to all nine postcodes we check: every capital and regional NSW. How we check
A tension-pole tower takes a 36 x 36 cm patch of floor and turns wall height into cat territory. FUKUMARU's adjusts from 183 to 305 cm, so it fits 2.4 m and 2.7 m ceilings. The column is 12.7 cm thick, three screw rods hold the top, and the listing rates the structure to 66 kg, enough for two ragdolls at once. Six levels include a machine-washable faux fur hammock, a semi-enclosed condo and a lookout perch, in rubber wood plywood and jute. Owners report it going up easily and staying solid once tensioned, with the build and the look drawing repeat praise; the caveat that recurs is the one true of any tower, that a cat may simply prefer a spot of its own. It suits renters, small flats and homes with no room for a 60 cm base. Rank 5 because a tension pole answers a narrower problem than a floor-standing tree, and the review pool is still small.
Stability
9.6
Platforms
9.6
Scratching
7.4
Build
8.9
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 61 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Tension pole rated to 66 kg with a 12.7 cm column (card): the 8 start plus 1 for a 50 kg plus rating and 0.5 for a column over 10 cm; owners report it solid once tensioned.
Platforms 9.6 (rubric 9.5): Adjusts 183 to 305 cm, the 180 cm band at 9, plus 0.5 for a lookout perch, condo and hammock at different heights (card); no low platform stated.
Scratching 7.4 (rubric 6.5): A single jute-wrapped column with jute on the levels (card): the single post band at 6.5, plus 0.5 for a full stretch on a tall column, minus 0.5 for jute that sheds.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Rubber wood plywood levels, a machine-washable hammock and a build owners praise (card); the review pool is small and no warranty is stated.
Pros
+ Fits 183 to 305 cm ceilings
+ 12.7 cm column, three screw rods
+ Rated to 66 kg
+ 36 x 36 cm footprint
Cons
− Needs a solid ceiling
− Jute sheds fibre
− A cat may prefer its own spot
183 to 305 cm12.7 cm columnRated to 66 kg36 x 36 cm footprintNo drilling6 levels
This is the default tree on the Amazon AU shelf, and for a 4 kg domestic shorthair or two cats up to 5 kg each it is hard to fault. The footprint is 49 x 40 cm at 150 cm tall, with five sisal posts, two caves, two perches, a hammock and two plush balls, in short-pile plush that holds less hair than long pile. The base is reinforced and an anti-tip kit is included; use it: 49 cm is just under the base width we like at this height, and one owner weighted the base rather than rely on the strap. Reviews consistently mention assembly inside half an hour and cats taking to the caves straight away, with value the word that recurs; one owner was back for a second after the first wore out under daily scratching. Not for an 8 kg Maine Coon. Rank 3 as the sensible buy for a one or two cat home.
Stability
8.1
Platforms
8.9
Scratching
8.5
Build
8.1
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 29,831 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Base short side 40 cm on 150 cm is a 0.27 ratio, the 8 start, plus 0.5 for the anti-tip kit, minus 1 because no per-cat weight rating is stated (card); one owner weighted the base.
Platforms 8.9 (rubric 8.5): 150 cm, the 150 to 179 band at 8, plus 0.5 for two perches at different heights with two caves and a hammock (card); no ramp or low platform and no perch size stated.
Scratching 8.5 (rubric 8): Five sisal posts (card): the 5 to 11 post band at 8.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Reinforced base, short-pile plush and assembly inside half an hour (card), but plush wears where they scratch and one owner's wore out under daily use: between the 6 and 8 bands.
Pros
+ Five sisal posts
+ Two caves and a hammock
+ Short-pile plush holds less hair
+ Anti-tip kit included
Cons
− 49 cm base needs the strap
− Plush wears where they scratch
− Shorter than the flagship
150 cm tall49 x 40 cm base5 sisal posts2 caves, 2 perchesAnti-tip kitShort-pile plush
FUKUMARU's AT05 is a four-level timber tree in a brown wood veneer, about 127 cm tall on a 59 x 40 cm base, with four 80 mm jute-wrapped posts, a semi-enclosed cave at the bottom, a hammock, a top perch and two detachable cushions. A silvervine ball hangs off it. Six silicone pads and an anti-tip strip keep it put on tiles and floorboards. It suits one or two cats up to about 6 kg; the listing gives no weight rating and the perch and cave are sized for a domestic shorthair, not a Maine Coon. Owners report buying it for how it looks and saying it delivers, with the parts and the finish drawing repeat praise. Assembly comes up as simple, the mats are held down with velcro rather than left to slide, and the toys are the one part owners call weak. Rank 4 because it answers the apartment buyer who wants timber.
Stability
8.1
Platforms
8.5
Scratching
7.4
Build
8.9
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 269 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Base short side 40 cm on 127 cm is a 0.31 ratio, the 8 start, plus 0.5 for silicone pads and an anti-tip strip, minus 1 because the listing gives no weight rating (card).
Platforms 8.5 (rubric 8): 127 cm, the 120 to 149 band at 7, plus 0.5 for the cave at the bottom near the floor and 0.5 for a top perch and cushioned platforms at different heights with a hammock (card).
Scratching 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Four 80 mm posts wrapped in jute rather than sisal (card): the 2 to 4 post band at 7, minus 0.5 for jute.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Timber veneer platforms, removable cushions held by velcro, silicone pads, and owners praising the parts and finish (card); no warranty stated and the toys are weak.
Pros
+ Timber veneer wipes clean
+ 80 mm jute posts
+ Stays cool in summer
+ Silicone pads and anti-tip strip
Cons
− No stated weight rating
− Toys are the weak point
− Perch suits medium cats only
127 cm tall59 x 40 cm base80 mm jute postsTimber veneerCave and hammockAnti-tip strip
At 79.6 cm tall on a 60 x 40 cm footprint, the CLAWFY fits under a window, where apartment cats want to be. The top perch is 56 x 40 cm with raised edges, big enough for a 7 kg cat to lie flat or two small cats, and rated for cats up to 7 kg. The upper cave has two doors and a view; the lower one sits near the floor for kittens and old cats that no longer jump. Two sisal posts cover scratching. Owners report it going together in minutes and standing solid, and the top perch is what gets used: a ragdoll fits it, and two cats that used to fight over a smaller tower now share the top. Several put it beside a desk or a window. One cat up to 7 kg in a flat; two cats should go taller. Rank 6 for doing the compact job well.
Stability
9.3
Platforms
7.0
Scratching
7.4
Build
8.5
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 2,605 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 9.3 (rubric 9): Base short side 40 cm on 79.6 cm is a 0.5 ratio, the 8 start, plus 0.5 for the 7 kg rating and 0.5 for a tree under 100 cm (card); owners report it standing solid.
Platforms 7.0 (rubric 6): 79.6 cm, the under 80 cm band at 5, plus 0.5 for a 56 x 40 cm perch and 0.5 for a lower cave near the floor (card); one perch only.
Scratching 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Two sisal posts (card): the 2 to 4 post band at 7, minus 0.5 for posts too short for a full stretch.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Plush particleboard tower that goes together in minutes and stands solid, with a raised-edge perch (card); no warranty stated, so the 8 band.
Pros
+ 56 x 40 cm perch with raised edges
+ Rated for cats up to 7 kg
+ Low cave for seniors
+ Assembles in minutes
Cons
− Short at 79.6 cm
− Only one top perch
− Posts short for a full stretch
79.6 cm tall56 x 40 cm perchUp to 7 kg2 caves60 x 40 cm footprint2 sisal posts
ANWA's post is the plain answer: an 81 cm sisal-wrapped column on a 40 x 40 cm chipboard base covered in flannel, with a dangling ball on top, a mouse midway and a spring ball on the base. At 81 cm any adult cat gets a full nose-to-tail stretch, which is what the RSPCA asks of a scratching outlet: tall enough to stretch, stable enough not to move. It suits a single cat of any size, or a second scratching point in a big house, and a kitten grows into it. There is no perch; cats lie on the flannel base. Owners report it assembling in seconds and standing stable, and while more than one calls the pole skinny, none report it tipping. The attached toys come up as a hit rather than a weak point, and the notes are a cat that needs convincing to use it and one order that arrived without its screws. Rank 7 as the credible cheap pick rather than a bargain-bin one.
Stability
7.8
Platforms
5.5
Scratching
7.8
Build
7.0
Owners
8.5
Owners is the 4.6★ Amazon AU rating from 2,204 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Stability 7.8 (rubric 7): Base 40 cm on 81 cm is a 0.49 ratio, the 8 start, plus 0.5 for a post under 100 cm, minus 1 for no weight rating and 0.5 for owners calling the pole skinny (card); none report it tipping.
Platforms 5.5 (rubric 4): A single post with no perch; cats lie on the flannel base (card): the no-perch band whatever the height.
Scratching 7.8 (rubric 7): One sisal-wrapped post (card): the single post band at 6.5, plus 0.5 for 81 cm that gives an adult cat a full nose-to-tail stretch.
Build 7.0 (rubric 6): Chipboard base in flannel with a pole owners call skinny and one order arriving without screws (card): the 6 band.
Pros
+ 81 cm for a full stretch
+ 40 x 40 cm weighted base
+ Natural sisal wrap
+ One-key assembly
Cons
− No perch
− Skinny pole
− Some cats need convincing
81 cm tall40 x 40 cm baseNatural sisal3 toys2.6 kgFlannel base
We score each cat tree on five dimensions. Stability is base size against height, post thickness, weight rating and anti-tip kit. Height and platforms covers height, the number and size of perches, caves and hammocks, and whether the spacing suits kittens and seniors. Scratching surfaces counts posts and ramps and what they are wrapped in. Build quality weighs the board, the fabric and how the parts bolt together. Value sets all that against the price on the day. Ratings and review counts come from Amazon AU owner feedback, prices and stock are checked daily, and we do not buy or test the products: specifications come from the listing, owner sentiment from the pattern of reviews.
Scored on Stability 35%, Height and platforms 25%, Scratching surfaces 20%, Build quality 20%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
Measure three things before height. The base should be about 50 cm on its short side for a tree over 150 cm, and wider for a big cat. The top perch should fit the whole cat lying flat, 35 cm for a 4 kg shorthair and 40 cm plus for a ragdoll or Maine Coon. The weight rating in kg should cover your heaviest cat, or two cats together if they share a level.
Sisal, Plush and Timber
Sisal rope posts last longest; jute is softer and sheds. Plush is warm and cats love it, but it holds hair and cannot go in the wash, so look for removable perch covers. Timber and plywood trees wipe clean and stay cooler but cost more for the same height. Particleboard is fine if the base is thick and the posts bolt through it rather than into it.
Summer Heat, Winter Caves
An enclosed plush cave is the warmest spot in the house in July and the last place a cat wants in January. Put the tree away from west-facing glass, choose short-pile plush over long, and in a hot house without air conditioning a timber tree earns its keep. In winter a cave near the floor is where an old cat will sleep.
Anchor and Stability
The RSPCA's advice on scratching outlets is that they must be tall enough for a full stretch and stable enough not to move, and that goes double for a tree a cat launches off. Use the anti-tip strap on anything over 120 cm; one screw into a stud is enough. Thick posts, a heavy base and levels 30 to 40 cm apart keep the tree steady and the jumps short.
Tall, Compact or Ceiling
Two or more cats: a tall multi-level tree with two perches. One cat in a flat: a compact tower under 100 cm by the window. Renting with no floor space: a floor-to-ceiling tension pole that needs no drilling. A big breed: a heavy-duty tree with a 60 cm plus base and timber platforms. Already have a tree: a plain sisal post in the room where the couch is.
What More Money Buys
The cheap end buys a sisal post or a compact plush tower that does its job for one cat. The middle buys height, more posts and a hammock, in plush on particleboard. The top end buys a wider base, thicker posts, timber platforms and a weight rating that covers a Maine Coon, or timber and jute that look like furniture. Pay for stability and size, not for toys.
The shelf splits into types. Tall multi-level condos of 150 cm and up suit two or more cats. Heavy-duty trees for large breeds have wider bases, thicker posts and bigger platforms. Compact towers under 100 cm suit flats and single cats. Floor-to-ceiling tension towers use wall height without drilling. Wooden trees stay cooler. A sisal post fixes a shredded couch.
To get to seven we went through the whole Amazon AU shelf, checked each listing against Amazon's product data for stock, condition and seller, and kept to Australian storefronts and marketplace sellers that deliver free within Australia. We do not buy or test the trees; what follows is specification and the pattern of owner reviews.
Renters can have a tall tree; the anti-tip strap needs one screw into a stud. Two-cat homes want two perches at different heights and a rating that covers both cats at once. Plush gets hot in an Australian summer, so keep the tree off a west-facing window; a timber tree gets more use in January. Sisal rope is coarse and lasts; jute is softer, sheds sooner and suits kittens and older cats.
Cat Trees — Frequently Asked Questions
What size cat tree does a Maine Coon or ragdoll need?+
Go by three numbers. The top perch should be at least 40 cm on its shorter side so a 7 kg ragdoll or an 8 kg Maine Coon can lie flat, the base should be 60 cm or more on a tree over 150 cm, and the weight rating should cover the cat with margin. Look for thick posts, 9 cm or more, and timber or thick board platforms rather than thin plush shelves. Caves need to be about 40 cm square or a big cat will not use them.
How tall should a cat tree be for an apartment?+
Under 100 cm if floor space is the problem, or a floor-to-ceiling tension tower if you have wall height but no floor. A compact tower with a 50 cm perch and a cave gives a single cat a lookout and a hide without taking over the room. Put it by a window; that is where the cat wants to be anyway. If you rent and cannot drill, a tree under 100 cm does not need anchoring, and a tension pole needs no holes at all.
Do I need to anchor a cat tree to the wall?+
Anything over about 120 cm, yes. Every tall tree here ships with an anti-tip strap, and the pattern in owner reviews is that a tree that rocks gets ignored by the cat. One screw into a wall stud is enough; renters can fill the hole on leaving, or stand the tree in a corner where two walls stop it moving. A short tree with a base wider than its top, or a tension pole braced against the ceiling, does not need a strap.
Is one cat tree enough for two cats?+
Usually, if it has two perches at different heights and two caves. Cats settle rank by height, so a single top perch causes squabbles. Check that the weight rating covers both cats at once, since they will share a level, and expect a hammock rated for one 5 kg cat to sag under two. In a multi-cat house a tall tree plus a cheap sisal post in another room spreads the scratching and the sleeping around.
Sisal or jute, which scratching post lasts longer?+
Sisal. It is the coarser fibre, wears slowly and gives the resistance most adult cats want. Jute is softer and quieter, sheds fibre sooner and suits kittens, seniors and cats that have never used a post. Sisal fabric wrapped flat outlasts sisal rope but is rare on Australian listings. Whatever the wrap, a post that wobbles gets abandoned, so a wide base matters more than the fibre.
Are plush cat trees too hot for an Australian summer?+
They can be. Owners report cats leaving a plush cave for the tiles in a heatwave, then moving back in when winter comes. Keep the tree out of afternoon sun from a west-facing window, choose short-pile plush over long, and if the house has no air conditioning a timber tree with jute posts stays cooler and wipes clean. The RSPCA's heat advice for cats is shade, water and cool surfaces, and a plush cave in the sun is none of those.
