Do the cats use the scratching posts, since they are a little high, didn't know if they would use it.
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Mine use them all the time. Not really high; maybe "knee-high" but they will lay in the middle part and scratch them upside down!
1188600
My cat uses them multiple times a day. It's actually not as tall as it looks
1188601
Yes, our cats definitely use the scratching posts. Any cat that prefers vertical scratching will most likely enjoy this. The cradle and hidey-hole get a lot of use, too. We have 3 of these, so our cats highly recommend them.
1188602
Yep, our cat uses it. He just stands on his back feet and stretches and scratches. He doesn't really use the bottom section but I think it's because he is so crazy in love with the top:)
1188603
My cat doesn't use the scratching posts, but he loves sleeping in the hammock.
1188604
Yes they do. It's actually a perfect height for them to stretch and scratch at the same time. My cats absolutely love this cat tree!!
1188605
Unfortunately my cat is a rescue and he was declawed. He does use the top and crawls into the bottom. He is 15 lbs.
1852129
I really don't think anything will keep cats from scratching on whatever is in the house, but Oliver seems to be using this scratching post more often and my chair and door facings a lot less. He uses this post a lot more than the cat tree covered in carpet. Since he totally destroyed the small patch of sisel on that tree I figured he like the texture so I purchased this post. Don't know about your cats, but he is choosing this post over other things in the house now. Good luck on whaterver you decide to do about your cats' scratching.
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I have had my two cats wearing soft paws for years and they still use their scratching posts and they have about 4 of them. they use them all. It gives them pleasure to feel like they are scratching. So my answer to you is--- Do not get rid of their scratching posts!
1411071
Not sure because u know how cats like to lay on stuff. Will keep out but if they try to lay on, it will fall
322824
Yes...But the cats love it!. More than the flat ones. They are so funny on the incline! And it's not too big of a mess, for my kitties! ;-)
756098
My cat has not, but if they really wanted out, possibly. My 1st choice would be not unless it was against something hard to support where they scratched.
494126
I wouldn't think so. My cat has his claws but simply jumps from level to level, never using his claws except when he wants to scratch them on the posts.
1535108
That is a big MAYBE. I have two cats, whom are not really allowed to jump on the two shelves that I have. I have seen them on the second from the bottom shelf, but I have filled up the other shelves on purpose so that they don't want to get up there. One of the shelves wasn't aligned properly so I had to tweak it in order for it to fit properly with the groove. With the that being said, I've weighted to bottom shelf as much as possible just in case the cats insist on climbing it, and neither of them have tipped over yet. I hope that gives you a little insight :).
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Yes the scratching posts are made of tight sisal, my cats use them often and so far they are in great shape. Both of my cats are over 13# and they will fit is all places, however I did put a circular bed on the high platforms to hold in the cat parts the drip over the sides. The cats don't seem to care about seeping over, but I thought it looked more comfortable with a little catch all rim...so to speak.
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No, my cat is fairly big and she refuses to get in the beds. It is super tipsy and scared her the first time she tried to jump up. Plus the beds are small. I do, however, love the posts. They are easy for my cat to get to to scratch on.
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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.
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Yes, if your cat is small to average sized. I have a small adult cat who loves it, and a very large adult cat who uses the scratch posts, but isn't a fan of climbing. He might fit, but he's never tried to lay down up there.
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No, I had to return this as it was unstable and none of my cats were interested in attempting to use it. It also hung low to the ground, I think small light kittens fare the best chance, large cats the worst. Recommend skip purchase.
751259
Yes they do. If you don't have any animals it's fine. I have a cat and she is always knocking the top row down with just a tiny nudge. I wished it was more stable.
2095445
Hmmm, some cats do not respond to catnip. Two of my cats really like the scratcher and catnip, but one of them does not and prefers a vertical surface scratcher and uses two scratching posts - one with carpet and the other with sisal. There must be something about the feel of the gel mat that attracts your cat. You might want to try a different type of scratcher and put away the gel mat temporarily.
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Hmmm... possibly, especially if the cat likes to stretch upwards to scratch. My experience has been that it's very hard to tell what a cat will do on any given day! Best wishes!
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My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably add a third one at the door to my home office from the hallway. My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably... » Read More My experience is that if you place scratching posts strategically, where your cat naturally wants to stretch and scratch, then they will prefer the post over shredding the furniture / walls / floors. You will need to find a scratching post/style (vertical/horizontal/angled, height, material) that they like, then place it along the travel route. Such as right inside the doorway to a room where they'll pass by it, or right by their preferred sleeping / hangout spot.I own two of these. One just inside the bedroom door and another in the living room by the hallway. I will probably add a third one at the door to my home office from the hallway. « Show Less