We have a Cat problem. Would it be possible to add on to the post for more height and not use the base?
907746
Yes you can add to the pole. It comes with two pieces if tubing. If you found the right size it could be added. If you don't want to use the base you could put it in concrete or whatever.
907747
I work with a wildlife hospital in New York, so I have to say this: if you have a cat problem, don't feed birds. The birds do not need to be fed. We feed birds for our own entertainment. It's not a bad thing, but birds lived (more) successfully for millions of years before we fed them. If you feed birds around a cat problem, you are chumming them to danger/death. Height of the feeder is irrelevant, because birds always go to ground where seed falls. So ethically, it is best to resolve cat problem, or discontinue feeding birds. Having said this, it is, in a domestic predator free setting, a wonderful feeder that I use all year around. I work with a wildlife hospital in New York, so I have to say this: if you have a cat problem, don't feed birds. The birds do not need to be fed. We feed birds for our own entertainment. It's not a bad thing, but birds lived (more) successfully for millions of years before we fed them. If you feed birds around a cat problem, you are chumming them to danger/death. Height of the feeder is irrelevant, because birds always go to ground where seed falls. So ethically, it is best to resolve cat problem, or discontinue feeding birds. Having said this, it is, in a domestic predator free setting, a... » Read More I work with a wildlife hospital in New York, so I have to say this: if you have a cat problem, don't feed birds. The birds do not need to be fed. We feed birds for our own entertainment. It's not a bad thing, but birds lived (more) successfully for millions of years before we fed them. If you feed birds around a cat problem, you are chumming them to danger/death. Height of the feeder is irrelevant, because birds always go to ground where seed falls. So ethically, it is best to resolve cat problem, or discontinue feeding birds. Having said this, it is, in a domestic predator free setting, a wonderful feeder that I use all year around. « Show Less
907748
I work with a wildlife hospital in New York, so I have to say this: if you have a cat problem, don't feed birds. The birds do not need to be fed. We feed birds for our own entertainment. It's not a bad thing, but birds lived (more) successfully for millions of years before we fed them. If you feed birds around a cat problem, you are chumming them to danger/death. Height of the feeder is irrelevant, because birds always go to ground where seed falls. So ethically, it is best to resolve cat problem, or discontinue feeding birds. Having said this, it is, in a domestic predator free setting, a wonderful feeder that I use all year around.
907749
I use as is in my yard and I do have a neighbor stray cat. It has never climbed on it. I don't know if that helps because I'm not sure what the reason is behind your question.
988957
The base is really wide and the post is really sturdy(I cannot grab it entirely with both of my hands). It is for sure stronger than any post I have ever seen. And it's really heavy, too. I have no idea what breed of cat you have, but I find it difficult for any one to knock it over.
627031
I would contact the company and ask them to send you the hardware that is supposed to come with the post. We received our post with all required hardware and our cats love it, though it took one of them a few days to realize it. Now, my daughter says we need to get a second post because both cats often want to be in the bed at the same time, but they don't want to share. Oh, they love scratching on it, too. It is tall enough that they can stretch high while scratching.
401940
Definitely NOT. This cat tree can with stand ALOT! my cat is maincoon & turkish. He's a HUGE ball of furr! & he weighs about 15-17lbs. & he absolutely loves his house. Although my cat is much heavier than yours and that's probably why the posts fell off & I've had it for about 2 years now & they just broke off when I moved a bunch. I would recommend this cat house to anyone! My sister also has one and she had three cats with hers and they were heavy cats too. It is a big tree though just warning. Just real tall & it will NOT tip!! Hope it helps ;)
1880273
Yes it is too short that os true but add pipe to the cat and it will fit if you have any other questions just feel free to ask ^-^
530072
No, I won't think so. It is rather an unstable cat tree....our cat won't jump to the top because it's so wobbly. Not a good choice for a bigger, heavier cat.
1667595
Yes, the arm can be at any height on the post, from just above the base to the top. I've done the same thing you're asking about and it works great.
975356
I don't see why not.Standing on their back paws?????When a grown cat sits upright,he or she can use the front paws and reach the top....hope that helps
1344063
It's possible. Since I don't know your cat it's hard to say for sure. The opening to the box isn't very high it. I measured it and it was just under 3 inches high which in my experience is still high enough to allow me to put a comfortable layer of litter in it. My bunny, Chibi, used to like sleeping in his litter box sometimes so this was a requirement for me. The opening is also very wide. I don't think any sized cat would have trouble with this. If your cat's arthritis isn't so bad that she can't step up three inches and if she only uses litter boxes as a litter box and not a bed (I think if you have a small cat this wouldn't matter but I don't think a larger one would be able to lay in it comfortably though I'm not sure.) I wouldn't see any reason this one wouldn't work.
1726708
Hi-Thanks for your inquiry-You should be able to do it as Each Raise It adds 1 inch of height.Thanks!
826745
I don't think it would be a good idea, the weight of the cat continuously jumping up would eventually cause friction and loosen up.
2070414
No, unfortunately this particular base is one solid post that is not adjustable. I do believe there is a counter height base available out there though. Sorry this does not appear to fit your needs.
884869
Yes, you can do that with this kit and the boxes I received even had the directions. I didn't make it so I don't know how stable it is but I think it would work fine. After you stack the corner posts to get double height, the third slat will be split between two the upper and lower post to help tie things together. You will have two to three inches of extra post at each corner. If that look bothers you I think you could flip the unit and bury that part in the ground.
1502589
No. I wouldn't put the scratching post outside. If you had a person handy with tools perhaps a post could be made by putting a 40" log on a large base for the cats to stretch and scratch on.
841327
I followed every suggestion in the comments but mine still bows. I shoved washcloths and cardboard behind there which made it somewhat more stable. I trained my cat with treats to go up on it but I'm going to Craigslist mine and hope someone else has better luck with it.
800828
I don't think you can shorten it. We have ours attached to a post and a tree.
81332
The platforms are not that big. The top one is approx. 10x10. My cat is about 14 lbs and will not go in the cubby hole or lay on any of the platforms. I think she's just too big. I might take it apart and make bigger platforms for her to lay on. Sorry, but I really cannot recommend this item until its been re-designed.