My cat is a fatty (17lbs). He also thinks he is a gymnast (launches himself off of...everything). Will fattycat gymnastics be an issue?
926866
They're might be minimal shaking, but the base is wide enough to keep it from tipping over. My 4yr old climbs on it when my back is turned and it holds just fine.
926867
I think he would be ok. My female is a fatty and she gets around on it fine. I even have mine on a carpeted floor and it's never tipped or moved. It might wobble at the top a little but it's never come close to being a problem. Hope this helps!
926868
I have two Maine Coon cats, both 1 year 5 months old, each around 19-22lbs. They have managed to snap on of the upper platforms off. Happened when car leaped from one to the other. Dropped four feet tangled wth platform, happily not harmed. i built a stainless steel wire shelf cat tree for them.
926869
I have 5 cats using this tree, including a few over 17 pounds. They jump onto this thing and have even had two cats at once on the top perch. I have not had any issues with breakage and have actually been surprised how well its held up to the abuse our cats give it.
926870
It will not tip over, but the upper towers are prone to snap off at the base. They are mounted with thin plastic inside of a cardboard tube. The plastic will give way and the upper parts snap off. Had this happen 3 times to 2 trees. Customer service only gives a 30 day warranty and say anything breaking after that is normal wear and tear. Garbage!
926871
My cat is 18 lbs and it wobbles too much. He hates it. I regret this purchase.
1453815
I have a 16 lb cat but she doesn't seem interested in it. My 11 lb cat loves it! And it seems to hold him fine. Not sure what an extra 5 lbs would do.
877726
I can't quite honestly say, my fatter cat is about 14lbs and it holds him up no problem. Apply the laws of physics though, the higher the structure the wider your base needs to be or else it will tip over.
792884
Most likely not. I'm assuming you're referring to not only if the extra 3 lb will bend the cage, also if your cat is going to be comfortable? In my opinion, after using it for few days, any normal weight adult cat is not comfortable in it, every time the cat is jumping, the cage is shaking, it scares both you and the cat.
595032
I have a cat that is extremely fat....and has becomelame....and that's why I bought the product. So far ....only problem....is that she puts her claws in it to get up...but she uses it...and can be next to me . We like the product....has worked for us.
1099123
My cat is a bit of a fatty, he can get in and out easily but he makes a point to track pellets everywhere. The some helps to stop him from slinging it all over but he still tracks them around.
1722754
That is a big cat. Our cat weighed 17 pounds but since then has lost one or two pounds but fits through the opening. At 20 pounds it might be a tight fit.
1980353
I have a 20 pound cat and this worked just fine. Just make sure that it is put together correctly.!
258213
Absolutely....Our overweight cat jumps to the very top. He also gets on the sink for water. We have three cats....they love this climber. The ropes are great for scratching. (Guess it won't work for a clawless cat!) Have fun!
81329
Yes. My cat is 12 pounds & jumps on it. She doesn't jump to the top level though.
133598
Not sure they will do better with this one. Our cat is 13 lbs and jumps gingerly on and off the platforms. We have it backed to a wall and that helped stabilize it. Not sure how two cats at the same time would affect it.
78987
I have a 21 pound male and he makes it through. It's close but he doesn't have trouble getting thru. He's just a big cat not fat so that might make a difference. Of course I'm not saying you have a fat kitty, but if it's more round than tall it might be tight.difference
1299259
My guy is 8 lbs, but I don't believe another few pounds would make a difference. Charlie likes to run through the hallway and then launch himself onto the cat stand and then launch himself off and it does not topple over. There are better cat stands out there, but for the price I believe it is a wonderful deal.
2165110
Yes and no. We have a bigger cat as well, he likes to jump and throw himself around on this cat tree. We noticed it was wobbly when we first go it so we ended up wiring it to the wall so it would be safe for him and wouldn't knock it over.
780799
I don't think so. My cat is about 20# and he is tall. He was able to stretch out and loved the feeling of security.
2054205
Ooh, I don't know. If your cat is a good jumper then maybe not. My cat has never even attempted it.
1765575
It might be a tight fit, my tiny 8lb cat fits great, but it took my 14lb cat longer to get used to. She has a bit of room and can turn around in it, but I think she would be unhappy if she gained more than a few pounds, lol.