National Pet Dental Health Month

If you subscribe to any of the national pet magazines or if you are a frequent visitor to one of the major pet websites you are aware that February is designated "National Pet Dental Health Month". Here it is the end of the month and I guess you could say we are catching up because we are just getting around to adding a relevant post to the blog. It's not that we haven't been busy and I hope you will find the work we have been doing behind the scenes will be of interest to you. In reference to Dental Health we have created a Hubpage that talks about the importance of good dental hygiene for your cat and how to spot the early warning signs that there could be trouble in your cat's mouth. I know just by researching material to write the article on feline dental health I learned more about a cat's mouth than I ever thought I would know. I encourage you to go out and read the article and please send me your comments.
Click here to read the Hubpage on Dental Health.

First Newsletter Sent

This week we distributed our first Great Lakes Cat Tree Newsletter. And wouldn't you know, as hard as we tried to make it perfect - we had two typos that resulted in links not working. Darn. Next month we will try to make it better. Our purpose in generating the Newsletter is to bring you useful information about cats and cat products. We plan to feature informative links you will find beneficial and that will help you enhance the bond you have with your pet. We are always open to your suggestions and encourage you to email us with any ideas or comments about the content, as well as suggestions or ideas of what you would like to see it the Newsletter. If you are not a subsriber and would like to be put on the distribution list please visit our website http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/ and there you can sign up.

NEW PRODUCT - THE POD

We are proud to announce a new product line called “The POD”. The POD is a smaller piece of cat furniture that will fit almost anywhere in your home or apartment. Its tall enough if placed in front of a window to give your cat hours of enjoyment tracking outdoor activity. Or if your cat likes to spend time with you, you can place the POD next to your favorite spot in the kitchen or living room and have quiet quality time together. The bed is five inches deep providing security and comfort for your feline friend. This piece of cat furniture is designed and made with the same attention to detail and quality materials as our larger cat trees, cat condos and cat houses, providing years of trouble free use. Click here to get a better look at the POD. Order yours today.

Did you get a new Kitten for Christmas?

If "yes" - congratulations. Now it's time to provide that kitten with a cat tree. Let us help you take the guess work out of selecting the best piece of cat furniture for your cat. Cat trees come in all shapes and sizes, as well as price ranges. You want to make sure you get the best value for the money spent. Cat trees are our only business and we take a lot of pride in our product. We have been making quality trees prefered more by cats than any other tree for over seven years. You will find our trees longer lasting because of the top quality materials used in construction, and there is a whole list of features built-in that result in increased usability and comfort for your cat. The cost of a tree begins as low as $65.00 and you can see the entire product line at:

www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Why not take a look right now?

Best Beds

Did you know that one of the best "beds" you can offer your cat is actually on top of a cat tree? This perch is perfect for snoozing, and many trees are the ideal height to set in front of a window to give your cat a view of the outside world or the opportunity to sun itself.

Purchasing one of our cat trees is the best investment you can make for your pet's enjoyment and comfort. Many features are built in specifically for your cat's wellbeing. An example is the thermal liner in all of the tops and contoured leaves that store your cat's body temperature creating a highly preferred comfort zone that is hard to leave even when your cat is hungry.

Take a look at the number one line of cat trees as voted by cats everywhere, at: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

New Year's Resolution

We're sorry if you didn't get that new cat tree for Christmas, but all is not lost because now is the time to make a New Year's resolution to either buy your cat a cat tree, buy yourself a piece of cat furniture, or to replace that old worn out tree that just doesn't look very good anymore. If you take a close look at our product we know you will be pleased. Construction is superb, material is of the highest quality, features are unmatched, and there is a size/color combination to fit any decor and space available.

Start thinking today about ordering that new cat tree. The first step should be to click over to the website and take a tour of our product offering. Read about the many features and benefits that are built into our cat trees. Learn how we make all our parts replaceable so if an area does get damaged or worn it can be replaced without spending a whole lot of money on a new tree.

After reading our product descriptions and seeing our pictures you will know why our cat tree furniture is preferred more by cats than that of any other manufacturer. And after reading the section on "Guarantee and Warranty", and taking a look at the Gallery, you'll know why our furniture is preferred more by cat owners than that of other manufacturers.

http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Some Plants are Poison for Pets

Beautiful holiday floral arrangements and some living plants may look great on the table, but can be lethal to pets. Recently, a 2 year old cat died from ingesting a stargazer lily that was part of a floral arrangement.

Ingestion of a toxic plant can cause a variety of symptoms, including drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, lethargy, and coma. If your cat displays any unusual symptoms after chewing on a house plant or flower arrangement, contact your veterinarian immediately.

If you are unsure about a plant's toxicity, ask your veterinarian. The National Animal Poison Control Information Center also offers a comprehensive list of plants toxic to cats on their website at http://www.aspca.org/

We also found a good article on the website of a local animal hospital - you can find it at http://www.chfa.net/

Be sure to check out the latest cat furniture, cat trees and cat condos from Great Lakes Cat Furniture. This is the furniture preferred most by cats. See our website: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Higher the Better

Even though man has been able to domesticate many of the cat breeds, there remains imprinted in these domesticated cats a strong instinctive trait compelling them to find high places from which to observe their territory. The Savanah in the picture to the left has found what he thinks is the best spot at the TICA show held in Grand Rapids MI this year. Not only did the cat tree provide the highest point in the room, it also provided several hiding places and many comfortable and secure spots to relax and nap.

Our unique cat trees are built with your cat's instictive behavioral traits in mind. That's why our cat furniture is the number one choice of cats and cat lovers everywhere.

See all our special products at: www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

The Little Oak

This cat tree we call the "Little Oak" and its almost the spitting image of the "Big Oak". It's made of the same quality materials and workmanship as its bigger brother, but its just two feet shorter. This smaller piece of cat furniture still provides multi-level climbing layers, several scratching areas, and plenty of resting space. It has four large leaves that are sculptured to nestle your cat and provide additional comfort with extra padding and our thermal layer which retains your cat's body heat. Each leaf is attached to the trunk with a special brace that allows it to "flex" under the cat's weight. Thus when your cat climbs or jumps onto a leaf it has a built-in shock absorber to cushion the landing making is easier on your cat's joints and back. There are nine holes to keep "curiosity" at its peak, each leading to the center of the trunk which is 12 inches in diameter and fully lined. The top platform is also padded and has a thermal layer for comfort. The wide round base ensures stability and guarantees the cat tree will not tip during normal use.

Go to the website and order one for your cat today ... http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Will Your Cat Use the New Cat Tree?

This is a question that a lot of cat owners are looking for the answer to. Many are hesitant to spend the money for a new cat tree not knowing if the cat will use it. We address this and other questions that cat owners have regarding cat furniture in our "Frequently Asked Questions" section of our website. Take a look ... you can find it at:

http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Holiday Travel With Your Cat

A lot of people will be traveling by air this holiday season. Taking along you cat can be relatively easy if you know the rules and the right questions to ask. We devoted a newsletter earlier this year just to domestic air travel with your feline friend. You can take a look by clicking on the link below:

Air Travel With Your Pet

New Picture - Tropical Flower

The Tropical Flower is one of our most popular cat trees. We took a new picture with a black background to bring out the color better. Turned out very well. This is an ideal cat tree to place in front of an outside window where your cat can enjoy the out of doors. This unit is not a large piece of cat furniture but the vibrant colors and unique design make it the focalpoint of conversation. Order yours today to have it before Christmas.

You can place your order at: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Jack-N-Beanstalk

The sky is the limit for fun and comfort. You will smile from ear to ear to see how much fun your cat is having on the cat tree. Whether your cat prefers to be "above the cloud" or just relaxing on an oversized contoured leaf, it will enjoy security and warmth because of the special features we build in. Bring this fairytale home for your cat today.

To see our complete line of cat furniture go to: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Still time to order and receive your cat tree before Christmas - but you can't wait much longer, better order today.

Your Cat and Second Hand Smoke

I came across what I thought was a good article about how second hand smoke affects your pets and cats in particular. The article was published is Prevention Magazine. If interested here is the link:
http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/veterinary-breakthroughs/6a9a68f271903110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/health/healthy.home/pets

Scratching is Natural

You know they say scratching is as natural as breathing for a cat. If you don't provide a suitable place for your cat to scratch you can bet they will find a place, and it may not be one you approve of. Cat's can be trained to scratch were you want them to. You start by providing them with something to scratch and make sure it is conveniently located. We pride ourselves with building our larger cat trees with a high quality commercial carpet that's ideal for a cat to sink their claws into and pull. These trees have a built in scratching post, and along with the many other features we incorporate into our trees, make them the number one choice of cats and cat lover's. See our full line of cat trees at: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/ and look for the blue or red cat paw which will tell you whether or not the tree is suitable for a clawed cat.