How to Repair Cat Trees

Cats love to have a place to call their own.

A good cat tree can be a big expense for your beloved pet. After a kitty gets its fair use of it, nobody likes to shell out big bucks to replace something that he already has. In many cases, it is cheaper to fix a cat tree than to buy a brand new one.

Things You'll Need

• Carpet scraps
• Staple gun
• Sisile rope
• Exacto knife

Instructions

1. Cut away all the shredded pieces of cardboard or wood with your Exacto Knife. This will make it so your cat won't want to pull up the new carpet or rope to scratch what is left behind.

2. Find the smallest patches that need to be repaired. Staple down carpet scraps to cover the places in need of repair. These are most commonly places that your cat would lay and not play.

3. Staple the end of the Sisile rope at the bottom of any place that needs large repair. Usually this is the round barrel areas and not the landings that are badly damaged. Wind the Sisile rope around the pole so the rope is tight and sits over each row. Staple each row so your cat doesn't rip it all down. Cut away the rest of the rope with your Exacto knife so you don't have extras to tempt your feline friend.

Tips & Warnings

• Use heavy-duty staples. This will make it harder for your cat to tear them out.

• Thicker carpet will attract your cat more and keep it off your furniture less.

• Do not use carpet or wood glue to attach the rope or carpet. Most of the time it is toxic to your cat and can cause it to be ill.

• Make sure you do not use flimsy staples. If your cat gets a hold of one and eats it, the staples can cause digestive issues that could lead to surgery.

References

• Make Your Own Cat Tree