Would kittens, less than 8 weeks, be able to climb out of this?
843115
Hi Jennifer, I don't think so. I own a rabbit and he is one year old and cannot climb or jump out of the cage. Maybe older kittens can climb out. Hope this helps!
843116
My 5 week old kitten just learned how to climb up to the top of the pen today. I don't know what she would have done from there because I lifted her off, but she was balanced on the top and probably would have tumbled off on one side or the other. I'm going to try to figure out some sort of cover.
843117
In my opinion, no! The openings in the fencing is about 1 1/2 inches wide by about 3 1/2 inches tall!
843118
Yes!!!!!! I run a rescue and volunteer as a foster for the local shelter. I have had nearly all adventurous kittens under 8 weeks slip out, kittens can squeeze into tiny places. Older kittens climb over. I use it mainly for the special needs kittens
843119
As long as they are bigger than the openings in the wire, they should be secure. My little dog doesn't jump over, and my friend's cats don't either.
843120
I really don't think so. You can purchase the cover, it is like a vinyl roof that fastens on it and they definitely would not be able to get out.
843121
I've had kittens that climbed up my drapes and got into everything. I think it depends on the activity level of the kittens. I think if a kitten wanted to, it would climb out. I've also had puppies climb out of these pens.
2179231
I only used it to house an older cat, I do think that newborn kittens could possibly escape and as they got older could probably stick their little heads through and get stuck, I suggest maybe contacting the manufacturer for better info, I hope I was able to help.
428597
It would depend on their sizes -- If they were very young and liked to snuggle together, it should be fine as long as their combined weight total isn't over the recommended limit. If they're older kittens, say 6 mos. or so, I would only put them together for short trips. On longer ones, they would need more room so they could move around.
2179228
I do not think it would be suitable because the kittens would be right next to the litter box. Later they might fall from the shelves. Tiny kittens could get their heads stuck too. A room of their own or a barrier that the mother cat, but not the kittens could cross would be better
139433
My 8lb, 1 year old cat fits through it, but she prefers to just climb straight to the top from the outside.
1948855
The bars are about three inches apart. A kitten could probably squeeze through, but a full grown cat would have a hard time.
2167677
I think kittens would be safe. The bars are about 2 inches apart. Our local private cat shelter has safely used it for many kittens. There is not a lot of room for them to run around in the bottom. The shelves can be taken out or adjusted for their safely when they are very young.
741321
I agree with the previous post. My cat is 8lbs and he jumped on top. While the mesh of course gave the structure itself stood firm. I'm sure there's a threshold but I would say a normal sized cat (mine being closer to the smaller side of that spectrum) on top won't collapse it. I think it would be great for pet intros!
1520296
As far as I've read on the instructions, the level that the magnets operate at is adjustable. I would think that the cats would be able to get through.
1776940
We're using it ffor a young kitten right now. My husband built lid for it so the kitten can't climb out. BUT it would work I think!
7759
Your kitty should totally enjoy being able to jump between the levels with no problem. At least you won't have to deal with the sisal rope coming off since he won't be clawing it. If he needs an incentive to get to the higher levels, try putting some catnip in the carpet.
98919
A larger cat can have plenty of room. A kitten might be able to get out of openings.
1948854
Just eyeballing it -- maybe a little over 2 inches between bars. I don't think a full-grown cat would be able to squeeze through; a small kitten maybe could. I think the height would be more of the question for using it to contain a cat. If your cat is like a kitten I had, it wouldn't be unrealistic for it to jump to the top of the gate, perch there, and then jump off to where ever it wants to go!! :) That's speculating -- I haven't actually used it with a cat...!!
991441
At the widest where the bars are bent at the gate, it's 2.5 " At the wall, there is a narrow space of 4 " before it angles down to the narrow width, with a great possibility of kitten getting head stuck. There a full grown cat might be able to wiggle through the 2.5, it would be a challenge with the danger of them getting stuck. I wouldn't recommend for cats, they are curious and will try anything.
1985547
Yes. I would say this is strong enough for small kittens. As I've mentioned in another post on this item, I recommend replacing the wooden door stops with latches if you really intend to KEEP something inside and not escape. I also added a wire mesh bottom to mine (comes open). I tried keeping my rabbits in it on dirt without the wire mesh, and they dug under and out the very first night.
1299258
Our 15ish pound min pin/dachshund mix climbed into it and jumped out of it, and it hardly moved. I would say that you're safe. We have ours in a corner, but they have enough room to climb up the wall side of it where the perches are placed. We have 3 5ish pound cats, and it never moves. VERY sturdy. I think you'd be safe.
1722205
Most likely. My ferret was 6 months old and could escape from it at first. Not gonna lie I pinned mine until he grew into it