Why do my cats fight over the top of the cat post?

I have 2 sister cats age 2.5 years old, they were spayed very young. They always fight for who gets to be on the very top of our cat condo/cat post and then after fighting for left then 10 seconds start licking each other. I don’t get it. Should I just buy another cat post for them?
Sometimes they do hiss at each other while smacking each other in the face. But they only hiss maybe once out of every 10 times they fight over it.

Are they actually fighting, or are they just playing with each other? Friendly play can look violent, but it is perfectly normal for cats raised together to wrestle and bite each other in good fun. Normally, if cats are actually fighting in earnest they will howl and hiss at each other, and generally make lots of noise. They will also injure each other. The fact that they are breaking off midway to groom one another implies to me that your cats are not really fighting. This is typical play behavior.

Either way, high ground of any sort is considered prime territory by cats, so it is normal for them to fight or play-fight over who gets to occupy this space. Cats who are friends with each other will usually work out their territorial claims in a playful way. I’m sure your cats would enjoy having a second cat post, but I don’t think you need to be concerned about deterring this behavior.

Where can I find a good, cheap cat tree/ cat condo?

I am getting a cat soon and I would like to know where I can find a cheap playhouse/scratching post. She will be an indoor only cat (with the exception of being on a leash outside) so I need to provide her with plenty of stimulation, scratching posts, toys, and safe things to climb on. Where can I find or make these things for cheap?

PetEdge and Drs. Foster Smith online both have some really cute cat trees that are well priced. Shipping’s a bit high but they still end up being substantially cheaper than buying one at PetSmart or Petco whose prices are pretty ridiculous.

I have four cats and I don’t have a cat tree. I have two scratching posts and a couple of sisal scratchers that hang on door knobs. So you don’t necessarily have to get them the big tree to scratch on. Those take up a lot of space.

Whats the easiest way to make a cat "condo"?

I need help I am attempting to make a cat condo or house for my cat and I wanted to know whats the easiest and cheapest way to do it?
thanks guys i would like to just buy one but the ones they have dont meet my specifications i want to go full out on one (with wood)

wood and carpet

cat condo makes cats more independent?

I’m planning on buying a cat condo for my 2 cats. Will that make them not wanting to sleep with me on my bed at night? Will they like sleeping in cat condo better?
I want them to sleep on my bed at night.

Cat condos are just nice ways for your cat to relax during the day. They are fun for them to be in, but they shouldn’t make your cat want to sleep in that instead of your bed. I have 3 cats, who all have a cat condo. They enjoy staying there during the day, but will take me over it any day, or night I should say. If you see them sleeping in it, just pick them up and plop them on your bed. Pet them and just wait until they lay down on the bed. Nothing should change though. If they normally sleep in your bed, then they will continue to do that.

Good luck! :)

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Has anyone bought one of those cat condos/cat trees?

off ebay? If you did, was it a good one? And do your cats like it? I don’t want to throw money away on something they won’t mess with.
If you got somewhere else, answer anyway. I really want to know if cats like these things. I’ve spent a small fortune on stuff my cats won’t bat an eye at.

Yes I bought one several years ago off of Ebay and it was cheaper than getting them from Petsmart. It was very nice and my cats loved it.