Which cat tree height suits a heavy Ragdoll that wants views but not extreme climbing?
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Elizabeth Butler
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2 mo. ago
I would go with a cat tree around 5 to 6 feet tall for a heavy Ragdoll. That height gives them a good vantage point to watch the room without requiring much climbing effort. My own Ragdoll, Jasper, prefers a sturdy 5-foot tree with wide platforms and a top basket where he can lounge comfortably.
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Rachel Reynolds
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1 mo. ago
A sturdy 4 to 5 foot tree works best. My own Ragdoll, Mochi, is 18 pounds and loves a mid-height perch where she can see out the window without having to scale anything tall. Look for a tree with a wide, padded top platform and a low, gentle step-up design.
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Sophia Ellis
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1 mo. ago
A 5 to 6 foot tree is ideal, but stability matters more than the exact height. My heavy Ragdoll, Luna, prefers a tree with a thick, carpeted base and a wide, shallow ramp rather than a vertical climb. She uses the top perch daily to watch birds, but only if the tree doesn't wobble when she jumps. I'd prioritize a low center of gravity and a broad top platform over a taller model.
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Derek Benson
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1 mo. ago
A 4-foot tree with a broad, flat top perch works perfectly. My friend’s Ragdoll, Oliver, weighs 16 pounds and spends hours on a sturdy, low tree near the window. He uses a ramp to get up and rarely bothers with the higher platforms. The key is a wide, stable base and a perch deep enough for him to stretch out without wobbling. Skip tall trees; they just invite instability for a heavy cat.
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