Globlazer Sturdy Cat Tree Tower with Large Platform

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A sturdy cat tree for large cats, the Globlazer Sturdy Cat Tree Tower with Large Platform, in the 55-inch beige version, is a multi-level indoor tower with an 18.1-inch square top platform, five sisal scratching posts with a ramp, a soft hammock, a plush cave and a round double-ear basket. The listing describes it for indoor large cats. This guide covers what the listing says about the platform, the base, the cave and the climbing path, and it notes what the listing does not give. The facts come from the listing’s bullets and specification fields and from two non-retail sources at the end.

Quick answer

• The listing gives a footprint of 18.1 by 18.1 inches and a height of 55.12 inches for the 55-inch size.
• The top platform is described as fan-shaped, 18.1 by 18.1 inches at 55 inches high, and detachable for cleaning.
• The base is described as thickened, with an anti-tip strap, which the listing says prevents tipping.
• The listing names sisal, plush and engineered wood as materials. The specification table gives all three.

What the listing describes

The listing describes the top as an enlarged fan-shaped platform, 18.1 by 18.1 inches, at a height of 55 inches. It says the platform is detachable for easy cleaning and maintenance. A platform that comes off is useful for an owner who wants to wipe the top or reach the cave, but the listing does not describe how the platform attaches.

The listing also describes a soft hammock suspended from four posts, along with a 13.8-inch round double-ear basket. It presents these as resting spots. The hammock and basket are separate from the top platform, so a cat can choose among several places to rest.

The cave is described as 18.1 by 11.8 by 11.8 inches and covered in soft plush material. The listing says it offers privacy and comfort for the cat’s need to hide and rest.

The climbing path is described as a sisal ladder and a jumping platform, with a pom-pom toy. The listing says the path gives the cat a smooth route for climbing and perching.

Base, stability and the anti-tip strap

The listing describes a solid 18.1-inch square base, which it says gives outstanding stability. It includes an anti-tip strap that the listing says prevents tipping over. The base’s footprint is the same width as the top platform, so the tower is wide for its height.

Cornell’s destructive behavior page says any scratching post should be sturdy enough not to topple during use. The ASPCA’s scratching page says that for an upright scratcher, the post should not wobble or tip when the cat scratches on it, because an unstable post may be avoided. Both sources set the same test: the tower should stand still when the cat climbs, scratches and jumps.

The listing does not give a weight rating for the base. The owner should fit the anti-tip strap at install and then press on the top platform and each post before the cat uses the tower.

Scratching and sisal

The ASPCA says to offer a variety of scratchers to see what a cat prefers. It also says a scratcher should be tall enough for a full stretch. The Globlazer tower is tall, at 55 inches, and it has a sisal ladder and posts. A cat that stretches to full length can reach the scratching surfaces, so the height suits that advice.

Cornell says that if a cat prefers couches and other nubby surfaces, a post covered in sisal or another rope-like material is a good choice. The listing describes sisal for the posts and the ladder. Cornell also says the scratching post should match the cat’s preferred scratching direction, so the owner should watch whether the cat scratches up or across before deciding where the posts go.

Size and the 74-inch option

The 55-inch size is the one the title names. The listing shows a 74-inch option as well. The listing does not compare the two sizes, so the owner should check the footprint and the ceiling height for the size chosen. The footprint of the 55-inch model is 18.1 inches square, which is wide for a small room.

Placement

Cornell says to place a scratching post next to an area the cat already likes to scratch. The ASPCA says to place a scratcher near where the cat likes to sleep. A tower with a cave and a hammock can cover both needs, so put it in the room where the cat already rests, close to the furniture the owner wants to protect.

Leave clear space around the base. The platform is at 55 inches, so the owner should check that the ceiling and any light fixtures leave room for the cat to stand on the top platform without touching the ceiling.

Assembly and care

The listing does not describe the assembly steps in the captured text. The owner should follow the guide in the box and fit the anti-tip strap at install. The top platform is described as detachable, so the owner should check that it locks back in place after cleaning.

The listing does not give a cleaning method for the plush covering. Plush on a scratching tower collects fur and dust, so the owner should check the care label on the covering before cleaning it.

What we could not verify

The listing does not give a weight limit for the platform, the hammock, the basket or the base. It does not give the thickness of the base or the posts. It does not state a warranty term in the captured text. Its phrase “sturdy” and its claim of “outstanding stability” are the listing’s own words, and the page does not name a standard or a test for either.

How we chose this listing

This guide covers one listing, the Globlazer Sturdy Cat Tree Tower with Large Platform in the 55-inch beige version. It was chosen because the 18.1-inch platform, the anti-tip strap and the cave are concrete features that an owner can check. The guide does not rank this tower against others and does not state a price or a review.

Who this suits

This tower suits an owner with a large cat or a multi-cat household that needs a wide top platform, a cave and a hammock. It suits a room with floor space for an 18.1-inch base, and it suits an owner who will fit the anti-tip strap at install.

It does not suit a small room, an owner who needs a stated weight rating, or an owner who wants a tower that does not need a wall fixing. For a bed rather than a tower, see the large cat bed guide, and for a tower with a different height, see the large cat tower guide.

FAQ

Does the tower need to be fixed to a wall?

The listing describes an anti-tip strap that prevents tipping over. It does not say whether the strap must be fixed to a wall, so check the instructions in the box.

Can the top platform be removed?

The listing says the platform is detachable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It does not describe how the platform attaches or detaches.

What is the difference between the 55-inch and 74-inch sizes?

The listing shows both sizes in its options but does not compare them. Check the footprint and ceiling height for the size chosen.

Is the base wide enough for a large cat?

The listing gives an 18.1 by 18.1 inch base and an anti-tip strap. It does not give a weight rating for the base, so check the stability on the floor before use.

Sources

• ASPCA, Scratching Behavior in Cats: offer a variety of scratchers, upright scratchers should not wobble, sturdy posts tall enough for a full stretch, and place a scratcher near where the cat sleeps.
• Cornell Feline Health Center, Feline Behavior Problems: Destructive Behavior: a post should be sturdy enough not to topple, sisal suits cats that prefer nubby surfaces, and posts should sit next to areas the cat already scratches.
• Feline Veterinary Medical Association, Meeting the Physical and Emotional Needs of Owned Indoor Cats: several behavioral disorders and medical diseases seen in cats are secondary to stress, and the statement attributes that stress to an inappropriate indoor living environment.