Shopping For Information and Supplies Made Easy

Do you know how to sort through the thousands and thousands of cat associated items on the internet to narrow down your search to the best products or most popular publications? If you are a frequent user of one or more of the major product sites then I would say you probably have a good idea. However, if you normally don't spend time on these sites then I would venture to say it may take you two or three times longer to complete a search for cat products, then you may still be questioning if you really have found the best deals or most popular products.

Amazon.com has come up with a way for us to help you find the better or targeted information more quickly. We eliminate the need for you to search through category layers looking for the right spot. Just click on the link below and it will take you right to the information you need about the newest and best cat books, cat supplies and products for your feline friend. Purchasing through Amazon.com is also convenient and secure. So if you have been looking for that "special" product, or perhaps you want a "special" gift, take a look at the site below.

Cat Books, Products and Supplies

Don't forget to check out our website to see all the quality cat furniture we offer.

Great Lakes Cat Furniture

The Cat Furniture preferred by more cats

A recent poll conducted by the Cat Channel asked visitors "What type of surface does your cat prefer to scratch?"

The results revealed that 33% of cats prefer carpet, 19% sisal, 19% expensive furniture, 14% cardboard, and the remaining 15% was lumped together under the heading of 'other'.

We realized when we first started building cat trees that a high grade commercial carpet would wear better and outlast sisal. We try to build to a higher standard and to provide a quality product that not only looks good, but will last for years. It costs more to build them the way we do, but we think the added value is worth it and in the end preferred more by our customer.

If you want to see our entire product line, which is preferred more by cats than any other cat furniture, click on the link below.

www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

New Cat Tree

We have just introduced a smaller version of the popular Jack-n-Beanstalk cat tree. This smaller piece of cat furniture is the ideal size for your smaller room or apartment. The "Little Jack" stands only five feet tall and has six large sculptured leaves around the trunk that are padded for your cats' comfort and security. Just like its big brother is has a four inch serpentine vain that goes around the trunk to tweak your cats' curiosity and add beauty to the cat tree. Your cat reaches the top "cloud" platform by going through one of two holes in the large top that measures 32 inches by 42 inches - plenty of room for more than one cat. We have kept the thermal liner in the top platform which retains your cats' body heat while asleep or performing that all important activity of keeping track of its human subjects. The large round base adds stability and prevents the cat tree from tipping over during normal cat activity.

Order the "Little Jack" for your feline friend today.

Click here for all the details of the "Little Jack" cat tree.

May Newsletter Published

A little late ... but made it before the end of the month. Our May Newsletter was finally published late last week and below is a link you can click on that will take you to our latest news about our cat trees and other information we hope you will find interesting.

There are two ways you can sign up for our newsletter. The first is by clicking on the "Join Our Mailing List" button on the left side of the newsletter itself, and the second way is by clicking on the newsletter button on our website. Either way will get your email address added to our distribution list. We thank you in advance for your interest.

May Newsletter
www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Medium Black Eyed Susan

The original Black Eyed Susan is a very popular tree and many customers commented they liked the design but would like to see something a little smaller that wouldn't stick out so far from the wall and could be put in front of a window. So we scaled back the size of the original tree and made the "medium" version which is only 3 feet tall - ideal for in front of the window. There is only one set of opposing leaves which allows you to snug the tree closer to the wall. The trunk of the tree is wrapped in commercial grade carpet and there is room for your cat to reach from the floor high up the trunk, dig its claws in, and get that all to good feeling s-t-r-e-a-c-h. The large base provides stability and the low center of gravity makes this tree impossible to tip over under normal cat use.

See: The Medium Black-Eyed-Susan on our website.

American Airlines Pet Travel

This is the fourth is a series of articles on the rules and regulations of traveling by air with your cat. In this article we feature American Airlines. At the moment American is the largest domestic U.S. carrier and as such carries more pets than other airlines. We all know that the American airline industry has been going through some very serious financial troubles, and in recent months just about every carrier has increased the cost of pet travel as a way to offset some of their financial losses. Fair or not, its a fact of life, if you want to bring your cat along its going to cost more. For the latest information regarding travel on American Airlines click on the link below.

Travel with your cat on American Airlines

Other related pet travel articles include:
General information on pet air travel
Travel with your cat on Northwest Airlines
Travel with your cat on Delta Airlines

Archived Newsletter

We have been publishing our Newsletter for the past four months. In each issue we try to have meaningful content that is of value. We feature our cat tree product, cat health, a vendor partner and numerous links we think you will find informative and helpful. We have now been able to archive our past issues and if you follow the link below you will have access to all our past newsletters. Thank you for your support.

Archived Newsletter

Discontinuing Two Trees

Do to low sales volume we are discontinuing the "Acorn" and "Palm Tree" effective May 01, 2008. These trees have already been removed from the website, and going forward you will not be able to place an order for either tree on the site. The trees will be produced in the future only as a "custom order" and if you are interested in one

you will have to order via email.

Be sure to visit the website to see all the fine cat furniture that is available. We're sure you will find that perfect cat tree for the special feline in your life.

Visit: www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Cat Health Insurance?

Is buying health insurance for your cat the right thing to do? That certainly is a personal question that only you can answer. We do know that the cost of your pets' health care and medical treatment continues to increase. Pet owners are spending over 12 billion dollars a year in veterinary care. As more and more advancement in science and medicine takes place the cost will continue to rise. More Americans are trying to control out of pocket expenses by buying cat health insurance.

As with most things, there are choices that can be made. We have tried taking some of the guesswork out of buying insurance, and have tried giving some sound advise when comparing policies from different companies. To check out the details click here: Cat health insurance

Cat Travel - Delta Airlines

The summer travel season is fast approaching and there may be some of you who would like to take you cat along on vacation. If your travel plans include going be air there are a number of rules and regulations you need to be aware of. Our latest article covers the rules and requirements for Delta Airlines. If you are thinking about traveling with you cat on Delta Airlines we encourage you to click on the link below and get the latest information on how to go about making arrangements to transport your feline friend.

Cat Travel on Delta Airlines

March Newsletter

The March Newsletter has been publishes and features information on the health and care of older cats, Rags2Riches Ragdoll cattery, The Sunflower as the featured cat tree and Cody's tips for your cat's wellbeing. There is also a list of favorite links supplying a variety of worthwhile information that I'm sure many of you are already aware of, but perhaps there is the new cat owner among you who will find this to be new information. If you are not receiving a copy of the monthly newsletter visit our website and sign up for it. We are trying to be responsive to the wishes of our readers so if there is something you would like to see featured please let us know and we will do our best to include the item.

Sign up for the newsletter at: www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Health and Care for Older Cats

Maintaining a good health program for your cat will help increase its longevity and quality of life. Today it is not uncommon to have a household cat live 18 plus years. Success is dependant upon regular veterinarian visits and proper nutrition, both of which have been instrumental in prolonging the average cats' life.

The aging process in cats is natural and brings along changes in hormone balance, caloric burn rates, normal behavior and even changes in the physical appearance of your cat. Its important to work together as a team with your veterinarian to look for subtle changes that may be early signs of a more serious health challenge.

The relationship with your veterinarian begins the very first time you visit the office with your new kitten or cat. The questions you ask, the information you receive, establish a baseline from which you evaluate change in your cat as you move forward. As your cat matures the questions and information change but the intent is to always add to the knowledge base and be able to evaluate the current health condition of your pet.

For more information regarding what you should be looking for when you take your cat to the veterinarian, and what you can do in your home environment to make your older cat more comfortable, see: Tips for Health and Care of Older Cats

As many cats get older they develop arthritis and many of their activities like running, jumping, climbing have to be curtailed. We have designed and built our cat tree furniture so that even an older cat can enjoy features and comforts unique for its age. Our leaves are attached so that they "flex" when a cat climbs or jumps onto them making it easier on its joints and back. The leaves are offset around the truck of the tree allowing an easy path to the top of the cat tree. The top of each tree is padded with an extra layer of cushioning material for greater comfort. And each large leaf and the top of each tree is built with a heat retention layer that holds your cats body temperature increasing its feeling of well being and security. Take a look at our website for a list of all our product and read about the many features and benefits we built into our trees for your cats comfort: www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Traveling With Your Cat on Northwest Airlines

Making arrangements to travel with your cat, or to ship your cat, via a commercial airline is not difficult. Most major airlines will allow your pet to travel one of three different ways. In the passenger cabin with you, in the luggage compartment of the same flight you are on, or via the airline when you are not traveling (cargo). The rules and regulations for each type of travel differ, and they may be different according to the airline you are traveling. We have started a series of hubpages that explain all the basics of pet travel via a commercial flight. We are going to organize them by commercial airline company. The first detailed document produced is for Northwest Airlines. If you are planning to travel by air this year and are considering taking your cat along you will want to read "Traveling with your Cat on Northwest Airlines"

Cat Furniture for Large Cats

Our large cat trees can easily accommodate some of the larger breeds such as the Ragdoll, Main Coon, Bengal or Siberian. If you own an 18+ pound cat and are looking for a unique cat tree you need to consider The Big Oak, The Jack-N-Beanstalk, or the Little Oak. These trees in particular have larger leaves and a wider base for stability when a large cat jumps onto or from the cat tree. To learn more about any of these trees click on the picture.



Our craftsmen will try to accommodate any special request you may have regarding size and or color. The best way to contact us is through the website: www.greatlakescatfurniture.com
We welcome any comments you have regarding our product as we are always looking for ways to improve it.

Luxury Cat Beds and Furniture

We make some of the most unique cat furniture in the industry. All our cat trees are hand crafted of only the finest materials to assure long lasting satisfaction. We also have a five year limited warranty on the construction of the tree.

Some of the features we build into our cat furniture include:
- All our leaves are contoured so your cat 'molds' into the leaf providing a higher comfort index.
- Our large leaves and tops have a thermal liner that retains your cat's body heat for greater comfort.
- Leaves are designed to 'flex' when your cat climbs or jumps on them, so they act as a shock absorber, making it easier on your cat's joints.
- The extra wide base on every cat tree insures stability and prevents tipping.
- A wide variety of sizes and colors helps you find the perfect unit for the most finicky of cats or hard to fit area.
- All the tops, leaves and bases are easily replaced in the event of damage or wear thus giving you an affordable way of extending the life of the cat tree.

Our goal is to provide a quality piece of cat furniture that is both functional and cost effective and that will give you and your cat(s) years of pleasure and security while maintaining our lead in the category of luxury cat beds and furniture.