Is this tree easy for an older cat to climb each level?
326093
Sorry I can't really say since I don't have an older cat. If you are concerned, perhaps try something not so high.
326094
Our 20 year old can make it to the second level without assistance. Because the tower is located near my lounger, when I extend the leg portion out, she can make it to the third level and enjoys looking out from the little house. If she wwere the only cat we had, we would have bought a tower with two levels only.
326095
It is possible, but I find that my older cat has no interest in going up it like my younger cat.
326096
My cats are 2 and 3. The 3 year old is a pretty big cat so he just goes from level to level. My little cat just takes a leap. The one I have is the one with the house in the middle!
326097
My cat is 8 and doesn't have any problems. I would think it would be ok for an older cat.
326098
I have 4 cats. Two of them are 14, one is 12, and the youngest is 10. All are able to climb the tree to the top without difficulty, even my 14 year old who is a tripod.
677853
Yes, it is very hard. Unless your cat uses the key, the lever inside wont drop therefore it wont open.
1497376
Yes; I have four large cats and they all climb it without any problems. I was worried about the top two tiers, but they are fine. Just make sure you screw everything done tightly.
1203918
Yes. They don't need to climb, the tiers are close enough for the cat to jump to and from.
635876
Kristy, Kittens would do better on this tree. Straight up, I will be returning the tree. That is one problem for my 4-- 5yr oldsThe Noxious odor is still with it also. The 72 in with a ramp, might be better for your cat. hope this helped
1224313
That's what my cats did. I never really thought about it, because cats can jump enormous heights. It's a great cat tree.
724706
I got this a few weeks ago, and have another similar one, and we have not had a problem. I was concerned that the cat would be able to get up it due to how the shelves are arranged, but she has no problem at all. It is a good tower.
724707
.We bought this tree over two years ago, never had a problem. The toy was attached to the top perch, but our cat is more interested in snoozing up there. At the moment, she is up there looking out our windows.
1959126
My cat is about 15 pounds and often lays (upright) on the second platform, though it might be a bit small if he was sprawled out. The top level should definitely be plenty for her curled up (it is for my cat). It's a good, sturdy tree.
358395
It is sturdy. My 12 lb ragdoll uses the steps but not the top bed area anymore. When he stretches he has fallen out of it a couple of times so he does not go in the bed. I have seen a mega cat tree but the price is too high. He looks out my family room window and watches the birds and squirrels from the step are. Hope this helps.
2269575
The top 2 tiers are pretty sturdy. Most of your cat's weight will be over the mounting pole. As long as your cat's not pushing 20 lbs, this cat tree should work out fine.
1914252
Any cat could easily jump from one level to the next, unless a Munchkin. They'd have a problem jumping anywhere. Kittens have a problem, until they get a couple months old, but they sure can climb them easily.
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My cat's are fully grown and lay on it all the time. My mother-law's cat wouldn't climb it. One of my cat's is very small and the other is average, but there seems to be extra room even when he lays on it. They can lay meatloaf style on the 2nd shelf from the top together...
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hi there I bought this item and my cat loves it , I am going to answer your question by saying its easy to put together and you can interchange the lay up / out of the cat climber. we have took it apart and changed it 3 times. we first put only two tears up peaches is now a cat so we have the exact structure that you see here. He is a little big for the perch now, but still cat knaps on the top. He enjoys jumping on and off of it , now being a cat he is heavy so you will half to keep tightening the screws. I only paid 32 dollars for this item and my cat loves it....but truthfully it is made of thin ply wood so you will need to make sure the screws are tightened regularly especially if your kitten turns into as an active cat as mine...the top perch is 12x12 and from the bottom (floor) to perch it is exactly 5foot high you can build it to be different then what you see,,, hope this helps it is a good cat climber but remember the ply wood is thin..
1224312
It's not that far, my cat jumps straight to the 3rd level, the 2nd level is more for support of that level, she hasn't really used it except to hide behind the tree. I'm 5'4" and the 3rd level is about hip high.
932320
Not sure exactly what your question is but: it's easy to put together. I'm a 55 year old cat lady and it took me an hour. I laid out all the parts: I want everything to be easy and since they are all labeled a,b,c, etc, I put the nuts/bolts in a bowl with a paper that said a, b, c, and laid out the round climber pieces in 'size piles' then just followed the directions, which are really clear. It wasn't hard at all. IF you are asking if the configuration can be changed: all of the bolts are the same width so I suppose it could, however the original configuration is so cool and the cats love it so much this is one of the only cat climbers I've ever bought that I didn't change the configuration at all. Not sure exactly what your question is but: it's easy to put together. I'm a 55 year old cat lady and it took me an hour. I laid out all the parts: I want everything to be easy and since they are all labeled a,b,c, etc, I put the nuts/bolts in a bowl with a paper that said a, b, c, and laid out the round climber pieces in 'size piles' then just followed the directions, which are really clear. It wasn't hard at all. IF you are asking if the configuration can be changed: all of the bolts are the same width so I suppose it could, however the original configuration is so cool and the cats love... » Read More Not sure exactly what your question is but: it's easy to put together. I'm a 55 year old cat lady and it took me an hour. I laid out all the parts: I want everything to be easy and since they are all labeled a,b,c, etc, I put the nuts/bolts in a bowl with a paper that said a, b, c, and laid out the round climber pieces in 'size piles' then just followed the directions, which are really clear. It wasn't hard at all. IF you are asking if the configuration can be changed: all of the bolts are the same width so I suppose it could, however the original configuration is so cool and the cats love it so much this is one of the only cat climbers I've ever bought that I didn't change the configuration at all. « Show Less
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No. There are no stairs, ladders, or anything else to assist in their ascent to the top. What is pictured is what you get. The lower 2/3 of the cat tower is rather easily accessible do to the platforms being relatively low in nature. The top tier is hard to get on even if your cats do have claws. Our cats use the back of the couch to access the upper portions and even then it's a leap for them. Hope this is helpful!