Best cat tree for LaPerm curly coat

A LaPerm's curly coat is beautiful but it does catch on rough-cut sisal edges — those frayed ends that most cat trees have around the base of the posts and platforms are exactly what you want to avoid. Before I point you in the right direction: is your LaPerm a typical middleweight (around 3–4 kg), and would you say they're an active climber or more of a lounger? And how much floor space can you give the tree?

That's a reasonable concern — repeated snagging on rough sisal edges can pull the curl structure apart and create mats that are uncomfortable to brush out. The issue with most budget trees is that the sisal rope is wound tightly around the post but the cut ends at the top and bottom of each post are left raw and sharp. You need a tree where those transitions are neatly finished or covered. What's your rough budget, and is she happy with a single tall tower or does she prefer something with multiple platforms to move between?

Perfect. I'd go with the Kerbl Cat Tree Laslo. It's a well-built multi-platform tower — around 150 cm tall, which gives an active LaPerm plenty of height — and critically, the sisal posts on it are cleanly finished with no frayed rope ends exposed at the platform joins. The platforms themselves are covered in short, soft plush rather than rough fabric, so there's nowhere for a curly coat to catch. It sits well within your 60 x 60 cm footprint and the base is weighted and wide enough that it doesn't wobble when a cat launches off the top — that's non-negotiable for an active climber. It comes in under £100 on Amazon UK, so you're within budget with room to spare. One thing to check when it arrives: run your hand along the top and bottom of each sisal post. If you feel any stiff rope ends poking out, a quick wrap of strong tape or a dab of wood glue flattens them immediately.

Yes — the short pile plush on the Kerbl Laslo doesn't trap hair the way long-pile fleece does. A lint roller gets most of it off, and the platform covers on this model can be detached and hand-washed if you need a deeper clean. LaPerm curl tends to come out in loose ringlets rather than a flat undercoat, which actually makes it easier to lift off smooth plush than off rough sisal or long fabric. You should be fine with a weekly once-over.

It's one of those details that's easy to miss until you've already got a matted cat. Enjoy the new tree — a three-year-old LaPerm with multiple levels and a solid base should be very happy with it.