My previous cat tree, made of carpet, is falling apart from my cats' scratching. Does this material last long?
150986
I sent this product back. Just by looking at it I new it would not hold up to any cat with claws. It is not real carpet.
150987
Our cat only has hind nails. The material and craftsmanship is sturdy. Our cat loves this product and we stand behind our review of this condo. Worthy of every penny we spent.
1559607
I have 4 cats but they don't weigh as much as yours. Each of them is 10-12 pounds. They have fun rough-housing on the tree, there is definately room for all and it is very sturdy. If you built it right it will last.
759850
Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the brand) which had a heavier base and it's been much better - also at Amazon. Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the... » Read More Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the brand) which had a heavier base and it's been much better - also at Amazon. « Show Less
2101350
That is a very good question. The tag on the inside says it is made out of polyester. The outer layer is not as strong as the inside layer which is what makes the crackle noise that my cats love so much. There are a few puncture marks from the claws on the inside, other than that my cats haven't ripped it to shreds. My guess is that your Bengal will be likely to rip it to shreds. Of course, any cat can if they want to and it happens that my cats don't for some odd reason. I hope this helps!
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.
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
2085220
The perches are very sturdy as is the whole tree...my problem is with the material covering it. It used to be carpet but, this one has some type of polyester fibre..not durable and loosely attached.
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.
2085219
The perches are made out of pressboard and the posts - hard cardboard. My cats have torn open one section of one post where they scratch a lot. If I purchased a staple gun I think I could fix it. My fat 17 lb. cat loves it and lounges on the perches which are 17" by 10 1/2" with a post up through it. With enough clearance away from the wall she lounges along the wider end of the perch and along the back side behind the post. I find everything sturdy for climbing. The perches do not bend nor are they unstable. The covering is a fuzzy carpet like material. All the cats scratch on it but only one cat LOVES climbing and playing and being up high on it. The perches are made out of pressboard and the posts - hard cardboard. My cats have torn open one section of one post where they scratch a lot. If I purchased a staple gun I think I could fix it. My fat 17 lb. cat loves it and lounges on the perches which are 17" by 10 1/2" with a post up through it. With enough clearance away from the wall she lounges along the wider end of the perch and along the back side behind the post. I find everything sturdy for climbing. The perches do not bend nor are they unstable. The covering is a fuzzy carpet like material. All the cats scratch on it... » Read More The perches are made out of pressboard and the posts - hard cardboard. My cats have torn open one section of one post where they scratch a lot. If I purchased a staple gun I think I could fix it. My fat 17 lb. cat loves it and lounges on the perches which are 17" by 10 1/2" with a post up through it. With enough clearance away from the wall she lounges along the wider end of the perch and along the back side behind the post. I find everything sturdy for climbing. The perches do not bend nor are they unstable. The covering is a fuzzy carpet like material. All the cats scratch on it but only one cat LOVES climbing and playing and being up high on it. « Show Less
1811673
Good question. I love this cat tree for many reasons. One, my cats are 15lbs and I'm not sure if they'll get any smaller. :) But they run up and down this tree like they're on fire when they're chasing one another. And it's never fallen. It occasionally wobbles when they are racing on top of it. But it's never gone too far off the ground. The platforms are big enough for my long kitties. At first I was worried but they fit perfectly and are always on their cat tower. And the boxes are definitely big enough for both of them. I've only bought this cat tree after going online for a few days and doing research. And like you, looking at comments and this mAker has great quality. As long as you continue to keep it clean and vacuum the hair up so it's always clean, this will definitely last. We've hAd it going on three years and it still looks great. I've looked at hundreds and even in stores. This is the best deal for your money. Hope this helps. Zenaida
988396
My cats have ripped part of the carpeting from the post but nothing comes off. I have to cut the shredded part off periodically but there is no mess on the floor. Hope this helps.
1811677
I have had this Amaracat cat tree for 12 yrs, all of my cats have loved it. I highly recommend an Amaracat tree/condo for your cats. The cat tree has a wide solid base with plenty of levels, the house is a good sized, I have had two of my cats (range from 10-15 lbs) in the house at the same time laying comfortably. My youngest cat races up and down the tree and it does wobble but has never gone over. I like the faux fur much better than the sheep skin, the faux fur is easier to clean and doesn't tear like the sheep skin covered trees (I recently had to replace my 4 foot cat tree that was covered with sheep skin due to tearing of the sheep skin and it was a pain to try and get the cat hair off of it). I have had this Amaracat cat tree for 12 yrs, all of my cats have loved it. I highly recommend an Amaracat tree/condo for your cats. The cat tree has a wide solid base with plenty of levels, the house is a good sized, I have had two of my cats (range from 10-15 lbs) in the house at the same time laying comfortably. My youngest cat races up and down the tree and it does wobble but has never gone over. I like the faux fur much better than the sheep skin, the faux fur is easier to clean and doesn't tear like the sheep skin covered trees (I recently had to replace my 4 foot cat tree that was... » Read More I have had this Amaracat cat tree for 12 yrs, all of my cats have loved it. I highly recommend an Amaracat tree/condo for your cats. The cat tree has a wide solid base with plenty of levels, the house is a good sized, I have had two of my cats (range from 10-15 lbs) in the house at the same time laying comfortably. My youngest cat races up and down the tree and it does wobble but has never gone over. I like the faux fur much better than the sheep skin, the faux fur is easier to clean and doesn't tear like the sheep skin covered trees (I recently had to replace my 4 foot cat tree that was covered with sheep skin due to tearing of the sheep skin and it was a pain to try and get the cat hair off of it). « Show Less
414713
My guess is that it would not hold up well to cat claws. It is a bit silky on the top.
1502586
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
447604
No. If you have a cat that likes to scratch, it can certainly scratch this material (or almost any other type of material) to pieces. Keep your cat away from this bounce!
454791
This is pretty thin so I don't think that it would hold up to use on a cat scratcher. I replaced the sisal on my cat tree by just buying a roll of sisal at the hardware store and winding it around the post in the same way the original was. It works pretty well and is a cheap and easy fix. Hope this helps!
680350
The bowl is made of a fairly sturdy hard plastic material. It may scratch if your cat has metal teeth, but possibly not even then. Seriously though, it's solid and seems like it would take a lot for it to get scratched.