Is this good for heavier cats? I adopted a cat today and he is probably 15 lbs, he's got a tummy!
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We bought this when we first rescued our cat and he only weighed 8 pounds. He had no problems cimbing on it and laying on the top perch. He has since "filled out" to 12 pounds. He can still climb to the top but it is a little trickier. Sometimes the tower has almost toppled over when he jumps on it. If your cat is 3 pounds heavier this might not be the best one for him...
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Of my three cats two of them are hybrids which means they are bigger and heavier than the average domestic cat. My Bengal 12 pounds / Savannah mix is 1 is 14 pounds. Both enjoy the tree and in fact my Bengal loves to sleep at the very top and I have notice no problem with mine having to have the cats on top of it. The width of the shelves is not very wide compared to my Bengal but then cats tend to like small places anyway over large places and it is big enough sit o sit on comfortably. Just make sure you have everything screwed in tight when you put it together and you should not have a problem. Of my three cats two of them are hybrids which means they are bigger and heavier than the average domestic cat. My Bengal 12 pounds / Savannah mix is 1 is 14 pounds. Both enjoy the tree and in fact my Bengal loves to sleep at the very top and I have notice no problem with mine having to have the cats on top of it. The width of the shelves is not very wide compared to my Bengal but then cats tend to like small places anyway over large places and it is big enough sit o sit on comfortably. Just make sure you have everything screwed in tight when you put it together and you should not have a... » Read More Of my three cats two of them are hybrids which means they are bigger and heavier than the average domestic cat. My Bengal 12 pounds / Savannah mix is 1 is 14 pounds. Both enjoy the tree and in fact my Bengal loves to sleep at the very top and I have notice no problem with mine having to have the cats on top of it. The width of the shelves is not very wide compared to my Bengal but then cats tend to like small places anyway over large places and it is big enough sit o sit on comfortably. Just make sure you have everything screwed in tight when you put it together and you should not have a problem. « Show Less
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My cat that uses it is 10 pounds and very active on it now. It does wiggle some when she jumps on the top but it doesn't seem to bother her or else she has gotten used to it. It has never even come close to actually tipping over...and she's plays on it very agressively! She sleeps on the top bed now, runs through the hole on the high level, plays with both of the hanging ball toys and scratches the poles wrapped in rope everyday.
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It is a bit light weight. My 10-12 lbs cats use it more then my 15-16 lbs ones do. It moves some when they jump onto it.
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The tower is pretty sturdy. My 3 cats have been on at the same time. Two on the very top one on the second level. 15 lbs is pretty heavy though. Both my cats might be under that weight combined.
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I don't think so. Unless your cat likes small spaces... which some cats do.My cat is about 7lbs, and he barely fits. My other cat who is 5lbs seems to be more comfortable.
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My oldest cat is 15 pounds and can in and out very easy. I did not add the the second opening because I have a really large and deep litter pan inside.
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I have a 16 lb cat but she doesn't seem interested in it. My 11 lb cat loves it! And it seems to hold him fine. Not sure what an extra 5 lbs would do.
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My cat is 18 pounds and she fits fine in this. I would believe it would be perfect for a 20 pound dog. I would get it, try it, and if it's not good for your pup, then just return it. It has been a life savor for me, cuz she's too heavy for me to carry in a regular carrier. I love this carrier. Highly recommend.
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I don't think so. Unless your cat likes small spaces... which some cats do. My cat is about 7lbs, and he barely fits. My other cat who is 5lbs seems to be more comfortable.
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Yep! My cat is a very fluffy, long haired cat, weighing about 13 pounds and he fits quite well.
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I have 3 cats. One of them is around 22-25 lbs. It is perfect. I have 5 litter boxes in my house b/c they say always have one for each cat and then cpl extra. I plan on replacing all of them with this one since it seems to be the one they now like the best and I love it too. Definitely worth it.
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My cat weighs 15lbs. She loves her privacy and the box works great. If your cat can jump up to a chair or your lap, it can get into the litter box.
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Absolutely! I have several cats that are 15-19 pounds and the Cot holds them just fine. In fact, often I will find 2 cats-whose combined weight is 20lbs.+ comfortably sharing one Cot. The Kitty Cot is great! I have purchased 5 for around my house and donated several to our local rescue shelter--and ALL the cats love them..
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I have a 15 lb. cat and he was fine with it.... sturdy enough. One small point and this may be particular to my cat. Loved it in the beginning, took lots of naps in the top tier... but he must have gotten tired of it... he doesn't use it anymore.However... even though it is still sturdy... but since he doesn't use it, I am soooo glad that I didn't pay the expensive prices that some sites are asking.
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I got out my measuring tape, and both of the other answers are correct. Our cat comes in at just over 12 pounds, and actually leaps up onto the cot. It's been up for about a year, including over the winter, and never slipped, so I'd say this is a surprisingly good product. He likes it more than the box it came in.
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I recently bought this one. Looking at pictures of the Jumbo, it looks much wider. I have a 15lb large cat, and this model fits him perfectly.
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Yes, this would be too small for him. My cats are roughly 15 pounds each and it's too small for even them. Hope this helps.
405185
The sill seat was purchased for our cat, she is a little on the chunky side, and it is quite sturdy. One day we returned home to find our Dachshund, Murphy, a very chunky 19.5 lb. boy up on the sill totally relaxed. If it can hold him, I think the cats are safe..use the screws, not the velcro
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My cat is 18 pounds. This wasn't quite big enough for my kitty. I would get a larger cat box for your cat. If he is able to climb and jump a bit (not arthritis) get a storage bin and use that. Works better than any commercial litter box. There is enough room and the high sides keep litter from scattering.
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this carrier is great and while my cat is overweight, I had no problem. You simply open it up from top which is so much easier. My cat unfortunately outgrew this carrier and had to get a larger one. Good luck