My cat tends to scratch and i am scared she will escape through the mesh..is the mesh scratch proof?
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I really don't know, my cat has no front claws and it very timid. We have used it 3 times and it is just for short distance. We use it to take our cat to get a trim job about every 4 months We haven' had any problem at this time.The carrier is very nice because the cat can see out of all 4 sides and the top. So their not as closed in as the plastic ones. I hope this was helpful glen PS: It also unfolds and is very easy the store.
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The mesh seems very strong, but I don't really know whether it's totally scratchproof.
1084028
She won't escape, but it is possible she's get her nails stuck. This may well be the only flaw with this carrier that I can thin of.
2225671
My cat seems to jump to get up to a lot of places and she has not trouble getting anywhere. I think the recommendation is to just use them on the front claws that they scratch a lot with. They will still use scratching posts often.
159359
I don't have a cat but I would think it is cat proof.. My husky's scratch on it pretty hard and jump on it and the screen is not torn. It is very durable!
216486
Yes, it's pretty cat-proof. I had that problem with our old tank - had to tape the top on to keep the cats out. They've never been able to get into this one.
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I suppose it's possible, but not very probable. More likely if the cat was determined to get out, its claws would get wrapped around in the mesh instead of actually fraying it. The mesh is of stern material but flexible in contruct.
1451599
Not a lot luck with that, our cat does not normally scratch the posts on this tree. However our cat does not scratch very much as all, because every time she makes an attempt we have a spray bottle with water in it to deter her from doing such things. Just a spray and the cat will be out of there like there's no tomorrow. Now all we have to do it point the spray bottle at her and she runs.
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A cat (or an umbrella, or a fork) will do damage to this fabric. Of my two cats, one left it alone (she likes scratching horizontal surfaces) and the other shredded a large part of the fabric (she likes clawing vertical surfaces).Still, if you can provide your kitty with an alternate scratching area and spray this down with something she doesn't like (mine doesn't like the smell of pet stain remover, for instance) you should be OK. But hell it's only $50.
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My cat doesn't scratch on the carpet, so I'm not sure how it would hold up against a cat's claws. But it seems to be pretty decent; like cheap carpet you would find in an apartment. :) As others have said, the whole unit is so well made and sturdy, it would be worth re-carpeting it if the carpet wore out, in my opinion.
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He will not be able to scratch through it at all. My cat is not declawed and she has never torn through the carrier.
110454
The plastic seems pretty tough, but it has that brushed fabric feel to it. Cats claws may go through it, but I doubt a dog's claws will - unless they're really determined.
2250290
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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It's a synthetic material with a mesh- like pattern. Very tiny holes in the material. A cat's claws might get caught and rip the material.
2250291
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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No, the material is claw-proof. There is window screen material that is also scratch proof. It works the same way. I have 2 cats and they safely stay and play inside using their claws without any harm to the fabric.
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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
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It sounds like your cat has an infatuation with the kitchen gel mat. Whilst I don't have a gel mat in the house, my cats get excited when the scratcher's arrive. They watch me open the packages and as soon as I put them on the floor, they are scratching away at them before I even put the catnip on. I am not an expert, but try taking away the kitchen gel mat for a day or two and encourage your cat to scratch on the scratcher as maybe that will help. (?) Good Luck!
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Yes it's durable. A dog's claws probably wouldn't poke thru walking across. My cat does scratch and knead it and that does mess it up :)