Can your cats easily access the top house? The picture makes it look like it is inaccessale to them unless they can climb up one of the poles.
309775
my kitty mansion sits by a loveseat and a shelf.they have no problem ,but they do climb up the poles also and they are front declawed.it is worth the money.very well built.
309776
We had ours the same way as the picture but had to move them around so the cats could get to the top. It's also near a dresser and they use that to get to the top too. They love it!
309777
Yep, actually that is where they spend most of their time! That is a favorite spot. They can't get to it from the other perches. I have one cat that likes the "sling" type bed. Another that likes the top of larger "hut", to sleep on. It's very tall, and holds up real good. I have 4 cats I rescued, and they all use it.
309778
Your assumption is correct. A definite design flaw. My cats access the top by leaping from a nearby chair or other tall object. Once there they love napping on the top three perches. Very sturdy design so no risk of it tipping over.
309779
You're right, it was a little awkward at first for them. We did put a couple of things ( a square bench and a chair)next to it so they can use those if they need them. They don't have any problems now and after they explored it for a week. We're very happy with it. The top perches are super cushiony(not conveyed in the picture) and the overall quality is the best we've had in a cat tree.
309780
Yes they can. The lower platforms are set up in a way that your cats can jump from them to the house.
309781
No, My kitten had could climb the poles but my 15 lb cat couldn't. I moved mine next to my desk so he could climb on my desk then jump to the housing. When I called Kitty Mansion regarding this problem they were no help. They both use the housing and upper part less because no easy access
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.
1726916
Not that I can see. You could raise it off the floor so the cat could get under it. I can't imagine my cat not just jumping/climbing over it
1099540
It would be pretty hard for a cat to squeeze by this. They would have to be fairly little and very determined. Not much open space.
2228341
I think cats can climb out of this netting. It is only six feet high and open on top.
1298410
The top platforms are small. I have 2 male cats that are about 18 lbs and neither one would get up there. Also, the upper box is too small for an 18 lb cat to fit into. They can barely fit into the lower box. Lastly, the third layer was too crowded with the 3 upper platforms and the little box. I removed the top 3 platforms, their supporting columns, and the little top box and now my cats can at least get up on the 3rd layer. I also removed the two ramps, as the cats weren't using them and they got in the way of the 2nd layer. Sorry that I don't have explicit sizes for you, but I removed the items you asked about. Hope this helps. The top platforms are small. I have 2 male cats that are about 18 lbs and neither one would get up there. Also, the upper box is too small for an 18 lb cat to fit into. They can barely fit into the lower box. Lastly, the third layer was too crowded with the 3 upper platforms and the little box. I removed the top 3 platforms, their supporting columns, and the little top box and now my cats can at least get up on the 3rd layer. I also removed the two ramps, as the cats weren't using them and they got in the way of the 2nd layer. Sorry that I don't have explicit sizes for you, but I removed... » Read More The top platforms are small. I have 2 male cats that are about 18 lbs and neither one would get up there. Also, the upper box is too small for an 18 lb cat to fit into. They can barely fit into the lower box. Lastly, the third layer was too crowded with the 3 upper platforms and the little box. I removed the top 3 platforms, their supporting columns, and the little top box and now my cats can at least get up on the 3rd layer. I also removed the two ramps, as the cats weren't using them and they got in the way of the 2nd layer. Sorry that I don't have explicit sizes for you, but I removed the items you asked about. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The whole little playroom IS made of wood but there is no bottom, which was a bit of a surprise! But I have to say, it doesn't faze the cats one bit. There's always someone inside or on the top grabbing at whoever walks by, including me! It would be fun to be able to purchase a second little red pillow to stick inside. I think the kitties might enjoy that.
973226
Good question. It is really too small for my cats to sit on and they usually jump right to the top. Sometimes they scratch it. The scratching post is hard for them to reach. Both sit on the top and look out the window, which is what I got it for.
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.
913948
Yes. One of our cats is very large, and he fits inside the houses just fine, and the climber is steady even when he jumps up on it.
258211
Yes they could. I highly recomend this climber. easy to assemble and the cats love it. I think a older cat could enjoy this very much.
900063
No, I don't think it would keep cats from climbing the tree. The plastic material has agrid pattern that cats could get a foothold on and climb.
921363
The Petmate 2 does not open from the top. I have a difficult cat who hates carriers and getting him in from the top is much easier for me. It also gives him more air and he can see more of his surroundings.
463106
Bengals are very active cats - indoors you would need to do something at the top as I could see them climbing sides and I think you would need to anchor it to the floor or walls - would hate to see someone get hurt if it collapsed on them.. outside same issues - could you secure it and how about top? good price for something to tart a DIY project though
1885037
My cats love this climber too much too. They use it sooo much they have thrashed one of the bottom posts too. Im considering just buying some sisca rope to staple gun around the eye sore part of it.
2165640
I don't think your cats would have any problem with this unit. The water "flows" over the plastic top, so they can get to it easily.
1802191
No, not a cat that climbs. Also the space at the bottom of the door was enough for my 8 week golden retriever to get through so a cat definitely could. If your willing to modify it somewhat it could work.