Are Cat Window Perches Safe?

Cats love to bask in sunny windows, watching the birds outside. To help your feline friend enjoy "cat TV" even more, you might consider setting up some window perches around your house. But are cat window perches safe? The good news is that if you buy well-built products and follow the installation instructions and weight limitations, you won't need to worry about your kitty taking a tumble.

Do Your Research Before Installing Your Window Perch

When buying a cat window perch, read the reviews from other customers and check the brand's reputation. Have they been around long? Where are they from? What types of products do they make? Is installation easy?

K&H Pet, for example, is a brand known for taking safety seriously and designing products where installation is a snap. K&H is located in Colorado Springs, where they were founded in 1998. They offer at least a one-year warranty on everything they make, and all their heated products are MET safety listed. K&H offers a wide selection of solution-based cooling products, heating products, travel necessities, pet cots, farm and ranch products, and more.

For example, the K&H EZ Mount Kittyface Window Bed doesn't require tools to install it. Setting up the open-top bed with a cute cat face is easy. Simply:

• Clean the window and dry it completely.

• Position the perch where you'd like it on the window.

• Press each suction cup firmly to the window. (Tip: Warm the cups in the sun or hot water first for a few minutes for even easier mounting.)

If you prefer a perch that attaches to your window sill rather than the glass, the K&H Kitty Sill is also easy to assemble and install. All you have to do is push the legs into the perch's corresponding holes until they click into place. Then apply the hook and loop adhesive strips to the window sill and stick the perch to them. For a permanent installation, fasten the perch to your window sill with the included screws.

Know the Perch's Weight Limit & Safety Recommendations

Make sure you know the perch's weight limit. If your kitty is a bit chonky and exceeds the weight limit, the perch will be in danger of falling. And if you have two cats, keep in mind they may try to squeeze onto the perch together when you're not watching!

The good news for you is that K&H Pet knows cats. So all their window perches are designed with a high weight tolerance when installed properly. (Because what cat can resist a perch?)

The K&H Universal Mount Kitty Sill features an orthopedic sleeping surface and adjustable snap-in legs and is secured with three industrial-strength suction cups that support more than 60 pounds.

Tip: When using K&H window perches with suction cups, remove the window perch once a month and clean the suction cups and the window. This helps the perches continue to stick strongly and reliably to your window.

Choose the Style of Perch Your Kitty Will Love

Once you have the safety side figured out, don't forget to have fun with your perch! Choose a style you and your cat will love. You can get a perch with a removable heater so your kitty can enjoy some extra warmth in the colder months.

If you think your feline friend will want to have a healthy snack while watching "cat TV," you can get the K&H Window Lounger Cat Perch with Cat Grass Grow Station. The planter is built into the perch, and the grass seeds will grow in just one to two weeks.

For those who already have a window perch, you can buy cat grass separately with the K&H EZ Mount Window Cat Grass Grow Station. This comes with soil pellets, cat grass seeds, and a planter, which can be mounted to the window right next to the window perch.

If you have two kitties that love spending time together (or one adventurous cat that loves to climb), consider the K&H EZ Mount Window Kitty Sill Double Stack. This perch comes with two levels. The top level has a hole for easy climbing from the bottom platform. When not in use, the patented design allows you to fold the sill up without removing it, so your blinds will hang normally.

Yes, Cat Window Perches Will Support Your Cat

While nothing in life is entirely risk-free, if you look for a reputable brand and follow the instructions closely (including the weight limits), you shouldn't have to worry about your window perch. All you'll need to be concerned about is convincing your kitty to leave his new favorite bed and spend time in your lap too!