Will the mesh rip if a dog or cat has a go at it?
928433
Our cat has attempted to use the mesh as a scratching post several times and, he launches himself off the top (to jump over it frequently). Although both things annoy me greatly, I have yet to see any damage as a result.
217735
Yes it will. I used my mosquito net to enclose my pergola that's much bigger than a king size bed. It word very well until my husbands pitbull decided he didn't like it. I had it for 2 years & it did really well. No rips or wear until the dog got to it.
2269176
I used it for my cats but I would think that rabbits could chew through it if there was something on the other side that they really wanted to eat. It is heavy plastic-type material. I would use metal wire instead like hardware cloth.
1630413
The vinyl is tough but whether or not it will not be ripped by sharp claws is something I can't answer. There is a steel mesh and vinyl covered netting available from Howard Wire Cloth, Hayward, CA. That will certainly do the job - but it's expensive. http://www.howardwire.com/
1512157
Depends on the cat. Otherwise not easily it will after a while tho. The cat will most likely get stuck in the material then rip it open when trying to claw at it.
165556
I guess it would depend on the consistency of the barf...but the mesh I believe is plastic and if it went through to the under part you would just reach on and wipe it out no problem....none of my cats have ever barfed on mine
1423469
can't say, because i don't have dog. I however have a cat and i never thought of using it on him. I think the filing could be traumatic to any animal
736373
Of course the animals nails would be a concern because of the potential to pierce the material. However, if you just maintain it and watch over your pets, I'm sure the mat would hold up. I have three dogs and they run over mine all the time. Not a hole or tear in sight. They also love sleeping on it.
1786244
No it will not. It's very beautiful and well constructed- but small perfect for cats puppies and small dog breeds
517788
I'm with Somanycats. Given that the pad is quilted, it probably would be compromised by cutting it down. You'd have to rebind it, which would be a bit tricky since I believe that there is a layer of water-proof material in the center.
1416946
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of whatseems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.
258392
I wish I could help but my dogs haven't gotten thru the mesh yet. Good luck
57832
I would guess cat claws would tear it, but that is only a guess. I use it for my 35 pound dog, and it works great for him, but I'm not sure about cats, since I don't have any.
1243256
Yes it does.My mini dachsund tore his way through the mesh on the sides tho.
349562
Not sure, I didn't have it around animals but if it got punctured without any animals around I'm sure it's so cheap pet nails will puncture it.
1416944
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of what seems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.
1926351
Our cat is de-clawed on the front paws. I believe the mesh is strong enough. Our cat has learned to open the zipper with his teeth however,