I have a cat that claws at everything when traveling, is this netting sturdy and somewhat "claw proof"?
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The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how... » Read More The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. « Show Less
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I'm not sure what the netting is made of but it has a plastic coating. I have one cat that likes to put his claws through it and stretch. I can see that it's flexible and if they can get their mouths on it they might be able to chew through it. Other than that these are great carriers. I have two and used them everyday.
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I have a dog, but the mesh is very sturdy, but over enough time it might break down under constant scratching. The cool thing about the bed lining is you can unzip and wash or replace it
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The netting is very sturdy and reinforced. I would assume that a cat would have a difficult time significantly puncturing it, if at all.
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It's pretty tough plastic netting with a silicone like coating over it. Our cat isn't terribly claw-y but I don't think she could damage it at all. She loves using just the case with the top zipped off as a bed.
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I'm not sure how to answer that question. My cats are declawed and they don't do anything to the netting. The netting is really thick and sturdy .it's not flimsy. seems like a question to ask the company... I think you can contact them from their website. I love this carrier so much... it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Can't say enough good things about it.
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I have a clawesome cat as well and usually put him in a hard kennel case because of it for car travel. He has clawed through the mesh of a Sherpa carrier, for example. In the sleepypod, he does okay, though he had his brother in there with him. I think the rounded, open top helps them stay a little calmer, as well as the ability to curl up comfortably.
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Yes it is sturdy...our youngest cat who weighs about 10 lbs jumps from the floor to the top perch and it has never faltered. As far as soft - there is a soft covering on it but no padding.
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This cat tunnel is made of lightweight material and should not be relied upon for complete security. For instance, a coyote could chew its way through easily. The tunnel and "tent" components are made of cloth netting. If the cat door opens onto a fairly safe area, for instance, a fenced back yard, the ABO cat compound provides a safe outdoor play space. But I would secure the entire structure since it is so lightweight. My cats do love it.
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Hi Ashley!Thank you for your inquiry!Our company cannot guarantee that this item would be "cat proof". I do apologize!AisteBisonOffice
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Short answer - no. My cats have claws and through experience, I've learned they would shred the liners almost immediately. The boxes hold up very well and I have decided to go with them exclusively. Last about a month and clean up is very easy.
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I bought this going on three years for a friend who has two adult cats, both with claws. The tube runs from patio door to a netted tent structure. Both cats lay in the tent and or tent. The tent and tunnel stay outside year round here in Michigan. The cats have not made any tears in either tent or tunnel. Yes this thing is durable. I would recommend it..
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I don't currently have a cat and don't know anything about Pet D-fence, but I think it is fairly certain that a cat would be able to climb up this stuff as the small squared openings in the screen fabric would make it easy for most cats to 'claw' their way up, and maybe even pull it down using their strength and/or weight.
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It's a nylon netting that us durable, but dies deteriorate over a few years of getting direct sun for most of the day time hours. We eventually had used so many zip ties to hold the netting onto the bars. The part that broke down are the fabric ties that hold the netting to the bars. That being said, our 2 cats enjoyed at for at least 3 years. We made our own covers for added shade and I made my own kitty hammock for the tower piece. A few years ago we replaced it all with a galvinized steel system from a company in Canada. Pricey but much better and now we can walk in the big cage and get the cat out if need be. Hope this answered your question. We love the Kitty Walk stroller. We use it a lot.
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No. It is quite sturdy. If you leave it outside year 'round, especially in the sun it will fade. The yellow fabric on the wire is poor quality an eventually tears but is easily repaired/reinforced with zip(cable) ties. Only after several years of constant outdoor abuse will the mesh tear. I have a "cat maze" set up 24/7 outside. I discarded a few old sections this spring due to weathering. One caution, however. Big dogs CAN tear the mesh if they have access and intend to get to the cats! ( FYI I have purchased two mazes and about 30 fun runs over time. I still have both mazes outdoors as well as most of the fun runs. Connected together you get a cat "habitrail".) No. It is quite sturdy. If you leave it outside year 'round, especially in the sun it will fade. The yellow fabric on the wire is poor quality an eventually tears but is easily repaired/reinforced with zip(cable) ties. Only after several years of constant outdoor abuse will the mesh tear. I have a "cat maze" set up 24/7 outside. I discarded a few old sections this spring due to weathering. One caution, however. Big dogs CAN tear the mesh if they have access and intend to get to the cats! ( FYI I have purchased two mazes and about 30 fun runs over time. I still have both mazes... » Read More No. It is quite sturdy. If you leave it outside year 'round, especially in the sun it will fade. The yellow fabric on the wire is poor quality an eventually tears but is easily repaired/reinforced with zip(cable) ties. Only after several years of constant outdoor abuse will the mesh tear. I have a "cat maze" set up 24/7 outside. I discarded a few old sections this spring due to weathering. One caution, however. Big dogs CAN tear the mesh if they have access and intend to get to the cats! ( FYI I have purchased two mazes and about 30 fun runs over time. I still have both mazes outdoors as well as most of the fun runs. Connected together you get a cat "habitrail".) « Show Less
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Yes, absolutely. My cat was nine pounds with her claws and there was no problems at all. This thing is genius.
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Our cat walks on this all the time and we have had no problems. She does not scratch the furniture much so I don't know how affective it is against that. The material is a bit slippery (but stays in place due to the straps) so it may resist a scratching cat.
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I don't think it's thick enough to prevent claw going thru. Maybe removing pillows from your bed when you get up so your cat is unable to claw it. Hope that helps
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It's pretty thick vinyl. Unlikely to be punctured by a cat jumping up on it and gently using its claws for a little grip. But if the cat keeps its claws sharp and was actively clawing on it, it could puncture.
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My cat did get her nails stuck in the mesh a couple times. After two or three times getting stuck (and being able to release herself) she learned not to scratch it anymore. I would recommend putting a towel or something for her/him to claw at instead of the mesh, once they learn better.
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Hello Ashley!Thank you for your inquiry. We do apologize, it looks like this is not cat proof. The seating may tear if your cat gets its claws into it. We do apologize. If you need anything else, please let us know.Thank you.
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My cat walks on it (yes, she has claws, but they're clipped) and it doesn't seem to be a problem at least in the 3 weeks I've used it. Mostly she slides on it, so she really prefers to find another way around. I did have some concerns, but so far so good.
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It is quite sturdy. As stated in my review a couple of my cats will run and jump on it and jump off. I have several cats and have only seen it knocked over once. That was due to rough playing. Normal scratching should not be an issue. It is on the heavy side as well.