How sturdy is the sheeting? For example, if a dog or cat paws at the installed sheet with any insistence, would it puncture and tear?
875287
The banister plastic is really durable. My kids have banged it with items countless times and there aren't even dents. To tie it on, it was was exremely difficult to puncture a hole for the string. I would not that it would tear due to a dog or cat. We have been very happy with it and had never seen one in person before.
875288
Yes, I wouldn't not was't your time. The plastic is ok, but extremely week when you punch holes in it to mount it. It just tears at the mounting points with minimal pressure.
875289
It is very sturdy, my 2 year old twins bang on it & pull it, doesn't stretch or change shape. No holes have ever been in it & it is almost invisible.
875290
I don't think an animal could puncture it. It might get scratched and not look great. It is pretty strong.
875291
It is very sturdy. Like another reviewer, occasionally my two year old starts banging on it and pushing on it before I can get to him and it's never given the slightest indication that it will budge. Obviously I'd prefer to leave nothing to chance and avoid letting him do that but what can I say; he's quick!
1348897
The vinyl is pretty thick but I think a dogs claws could break it. I would not put a dog in this model.
1512158
It won't rip. I've got 14 and a 16 pound tom cats with razor sharp claws (I need to clip them more often!) No problem for years! After about 3 years in the sun and rain the color starts to fade and then you can rip it with your hands and it needs replacing. But until then it just won't rip unless you use good scissors.
940896
It is a paper fiber type material that seems fairly strong. My cats have never messed with it.....but a can see how a young child could poke a hole in it. Hope this helps.
1926351
Our cat is de-clawed on the front paws. I believe the mesh is strong enough. Our cat has learned to open the zipper with his teeth however,
615668
Our dogs do some fluffing and it seems to hold up well. We do cover ours with a sheet or what have you as the brown cover shows dirt and slobber. Regardless, the cover holds up as the sheet gets tossed off the bed, etc. I will also add that we have washed the cover a few times and it holds it size and shape. Zipper seems to be of sturdy quality as well.
1881059
I would think it is sturdy enough for the cats. Its a little top heavy so maybe add a couple of posts along the side so dogs wont tip it over. I like it overall.
1280798
Hi, it does not appear to tear easily, I do not its very puncture resistant
548817
Hi, don't have a cat but do know that the cover would not withstand the sharp claws of a kitty. I use a duvet cover and recommend that (which may help with active pets). In my opinion, no coverlet would fair well being clawed, I've seen the damage that happen. Otherwise a great value.
393651
the cover is a strong material is strong an almost canvass feel to it. I don;t think anything in a bed will stand up to chewing. I also put a small sheet over it, easier to shake off dog hair and wash it.
1406110
Unless your cats have claws like daggers, I don't think it will be easy for your cat to puncture the mattress. However if he uses it like a scratching post then all bets are off.
1437264
Hmmm, that's not easy to know. Depends on how big your cat's claws are. I have a large male cat (now declawed) who's claws were so big they probably could have punctured a car tire. But my dainty little girl cat's claws are much smaller, and for a cat like that the quilted cover probably would be adequate protection.I can tell you that the cover is NOT very thick, not even as thick as an inexpensive mattress cover. But, it might be worth a try. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
1056242
It's pretty tough plastic netting with a silicone like coating over it. Our cat isn't terribly claw-y but I don't think she could damage it at all. She loves using just the case with the top zipped off as a bed.
1109597
The material is actually pretty soft and durable. I do not believe that you can puncture it, remember this is going on your box spring and mattress, you usually cover these with a fitted sheet and blanket. I have had it for a few months and I have no complaint whatsoever. Also, it is really easy to clean.
1681588
We have two dogs... And we don't let them on the furniture, but of course, they do continue to try - and we haven't had any problems with the fabric ripping. I also have a chaise that has the same fabric on it and no problem with that either. Our dogs are large - so their claws are big and blunt, but not sharp.
174844
Depends on how sharp your dogs nails are. My dog sleeps on it and its fine but he doesn't purposely claw at it. Like any other bed it will tear if he/she claws at or digs at it.
1253378
Unless you have a 40lb cat it should hold up. This is not made from any thin mesh, it's pretty rugged!