Can this be used outdoors? Our cats scratch the exterior doors and frames.
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Possibly if the area is covered. Otherwise I would be concerned about the materials rotting in the elements.
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I guessed you could put it outdoors, but I don't know what would happen to it if it got wet. I would set it by the door that the cat scratches.
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It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area... » Read More It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... « Show Less
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I don't know. I can tell you my part-time outdoor cat warmed up to this scratcher a lot faster than I expected. She gets her outdoor time (not lately since she doesn't like the Michigan cold). If you're out of options, this wouldn't be a terrible thing to try, but I can't promise it'll solve your predicament. Wish I could've helped more. Every cat is unique. Good luck.
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I don't think it would hold up well in weather. Outside, I would use a tree! My parents have a large cat cage with a huge trunk from an old tree within - the cats love it.
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No. I wouldn't put the scratching post outside. If you had a person handy with tools perhaps a post could be made by putting a 40" log on a large base for the cats to stretch and scratch on.
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I have no idea. Our cats are indoor cats. I know that they cannot scratch with their claws. Do not know if they could grip the fence.
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I don't really know if it can be used outside or not. I use it as intended for my plants. My cats love it when there is enough space for them to lay on and look out the window. ( I have a few these heat mats). The directions say to wipe up moisture when spilled water lands on it.
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I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
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Yes, it can be used outside. It works great keeping off the glare. I highly recommend this product.
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We have cats and their claws will scratch the leather I know. We cover them with blankets when not using them.
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I think it would be wasted outside with dew, rain or moisture in the air... You probably need a commercial cat spray for outside shrubs and such... IMHO, I would only use indoors.
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Ours is used outside and it works very well. You probably could use it indoors, but I'm not sure whether or not it may leave scuff marks on glossy gym floors. Also, I know from experience that rubber (and plastic) can have debris from outside that can cause scratches. I believe I saw that somebody else pointed this out also. My kids had their 3-wheel vehicles with plastic wheels. They weren't a problem on the wood floors until after they rode them outside. Now, we designate "outdoor" or "indoor" use.
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No. I think it is the same material as the outside. They can scratch and bite it a bit but I don't think it would take the place of a scratching post.
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Yes, but I can say I have mine indoors, in my sunroom with 12 cats and they actually fear my rabbit! This hutch is not durable enough for outside.
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Usually my cats sit on one end and scratch on the other. Otherwise it may move some on our vinyl flooring if the cat isn't on it. Over the years, we keep buying more of these as the cats love them for scratching and for lounging on.
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no, if the cat is outside it might get caught on something and the cat would be stuck there.
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If kitties like to scratch I believe they may damage this screen quite easily. Try a solid screen.
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In my opinion kitty condos are meant for indoor. Outside I think they would rust.
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I wouldn't think so. We have Pergo floors so they are much harder to scratch than real hardwood and haven't had any issues, but I think that's because the wheels are a softer rubber, like a roller skate wheel. We only let our daughter ride it inside though, if she rode it outside she might get tiny pieces of asphalt stuck in the soft rubber of the wheels and then those could scratch the floors.
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Hi, I live in a condominium which did not allow me to have a cat door or an outdoor attachment of any kind.I have a high deck where the kittywalk contains Miss Kitty. I would think you could attach with the right hardware. Good luck!
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Ira - I don't know if it will work for outdoor cats. That stuff smelled so vile that I threw it away without even opening the can. I had the can double bagged in zip-lock bags and put it in a cabinet, and the smell still permeated almost everything in the cabinet, and I had to throw away a lot of stuff. Good luck if you get it. And you will need to find a good way to store it, but I don't know what that would be. Nick