If my cat tries to claw at this tent, how easily will it rip?
1512156
The tent is very sturdy and won't rip. The only issue I had was that my kitty was able to paw and push his little head through the place where the zipper closes and escape. The solution was easy, I tie the zipper (there is a hole at the end of it) to one of the loops on the enclosure so he can't do it. But it would be impossible for the cat to claw through the tent mesh. I've had them in it daily for several months without a rip.
1512157
Depends on the cat. Otherwise not easily it will after a while tho. The cat will most likely get stuck in the material then rip it open when trying to claw at it.
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.
1512159
The mesh is very sturdy; our cat has clawed at it from the inside, and our dogs from the outside, with no damage. The only disappointment is that the "fun run" doesn't attach to the tent. The zippers don't line up.
1512160
They seems not to rip it. They poke at it but it doesn't rip its pretty tough.
1512161
I keep my cat's claws trimmed so he probably wouldn't be able to rip it but even if your cat has sharp claws I still don't think it's easily ripped. The material is sturdy and spaced out enough so that a claw could catch in it without tearing. A cat would really have to focus some energy to claw through this.
1583869
Yes. I make sure to re-tighten the claws at each trip. My daughter can now grab things and has pulled it down. It never injured her, just was pulled down.
1578695
Seems to be durable, guess it just depends how aggressive the scratching gets.
786272
I would not say that this material is cat proof. It does seem pretty tough but it would not stand up to claws. It is like a tent material but if the cats are going to be climbing it on a regular basis I would definitely say that it would tear over time
1878917
Depends on the size of the cot I have a 6 foot long sleeping pad and I had to lay diagonal so I wasn't kicking the wall all night... Also the bottom of the tent is nylon (standard tent material) so Idk if a cot might rip through
110454
The plastic seems pretty tough, but it has that brushed fabric feel to it. Cats claws may go through it, but I doubt a dog's claws will - unless they're really determined.
1351132
Its like a canvas material. The cats claws could snag the mesh. Go to your Petsmart Or Petco they have the fame type just more money. Good Luck
1771237
Maybe. It depends on how aggressive the cats are with their claws. The netting is not indestructible. It is enough to keep my miniature schnauzer penned, but she doesn't try to get past the netting.
750229
probably could happen, but it is pretty thick, I have a cat who tries to scratch at it here and there and it's fine so far.... FYI the couch does come with repair patches in case it happens, for the price it's worth the risk for me ... it's sort of a fabric topping on the surface so it's sturdier than I thought it would be
404832
I have not traveled with cats but the front and side screens would easily tear under a cat's nails.
1900631
in terms of durability, I'd say its on par with other top of the line 2-person tents. I wanted to save my investment and risk trashing a $20 floor saver instead - so I added that on my purchase as well. We set up the tent in the living room and the cats ran through it a couple of times and no holes/scratches. FYI - If you're trying to save space or weight in your backpack, I wouldn't be getting this one unless you have a 4900/80+L bag.
902212
The netting is pretty strong and sturdy. It should hold up just fine for the average unhappy cat. My cat is the type that will try to claw his way out of the carrier the entire way to the vet, but for some reason he does just fine in the stroller. If a cat clawed at the material over a long period of time it would probably begin to rip, but it really is pretty durable.
940895
A cat (or an umbrella, or a fork) will do damage to this fabric. Of my two cats, one left it alone (she likes scratching horizontal surfaces) and the other shredded a large part of the fabric (she likes clawing vertical surfaces).Still, if you can provide your kitty with an alternate scratching area and spray this down with something she doesn't like (mine doesn't like the smell of pet stain remover, for instance) you should be OK. But hell it's only $50.
1438449
depending on how sharp your pets claws are. my 50 pound pit jumped up on it multiple times and not a scratch, and she has long nails. if you have a cat/dog that is constantly clawing at it i am sure it will eventually pop.
1977411
Based on the material, I would think that it would hold up nicely with a cat. It is very difficult to rip or tear and the squares are rather small.
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.
1771236
it probably would for awhile but cats may be able to tear it with their claws