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Cat tree and sleeping setup for a Ocicat: sizes that work

Ocicat : A great jumper, it needs a tall, stable cat tree and several lookout points. It copes poorly with an empty house all day: a feline companion or a sociable dog keeps it good company.

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In short: Medium to large athletic cat (2.5 to 6.5 kg), short spotted coat, high energy and a sociable character. A wild-looking cat with the character of a sociable companion, easy with other cats and dogs. An athlete with no exotic needs: a tall cat tree, varied toys and regular company keep it balanced.

A cat tree scaled to the Ocicat

An active climber, the Ocicat uses height more than floor space: a stable tree rising to a commanding lookout, with 45 cm platforms, structures its vertical territory. Put it by a window: watching the world is feline television.

Beds: several, in the right spots

Rotation is part of feline sleep: the Ocicat wants a sunny spot, a calm hideout and a cosy perch to alternate between by the hour — three simple beds beat one designer basket. Washable at 60°C, ideally, for parasite control.

Scratchers and retreat zones

A stable vertical scratcher of at least 80 cm (cats scratch at full stretch) near the nap spot, plus an inclined or flat one elsewhere: that is the sofa’s life insurance. Add one quiet hideaway per cat — everyone needs somewhere to vanish unfollowed.

Frequently asked questions

Which cat tree for a Ocicat?

A stable model of 1.20 m or more with platforms around 45 cm, placed by a window.

Does the Ocicat feel the cold?

Not especially: just keep beds out of draughts and let it pick its own thermal level.

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