Why is vertical space necessary for keeping cats in modern apartments?

Why is vertical space necessary for keeping cats in modern apartments?

If you live in an apartment and your cat is driving you up the wall, it’s probably because they don't have a wall to go up.

I see so many people complaining that their cats are fighting or shredding the couch, and then I look at their living room, and everything is at floor level. Cats aren't dogs. They don't just see the square footage of your floor; they view the world vertically. When a cat feels scared, annoyed by a loud noise, or just needs a break from the kids, their immediate instinct is to get up high.

If they don't have a designated high spot, they're going to take over your kitchen counters or top of the fridge.

The biggest home design trend for cat owners right now is integrating vertical territory. And I don’t mean those ugly, wobbly carpeted cat trees from the early 2000s. People are installing sleek, floating shelves, wall-mounted hammocks, and bridges. Giving your cat a "highway" around the room where their paws never have to touch the floor is the fastest way to drop their stress levels and stop territorial disputes.

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