My previous cat tree, made of carpet, is falling apart from my cats' scratching. Does this material last long?
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I sent this product back. Just by looking at it I new it would not hold up to any cat with claws. It is not real carpet.
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Our cat only has hind nails. The material and craftsmanship is sturdy. Our cat loves this product and we stand behind our review of this condo. Worthy of every penny we spent.
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I wouldn't cause then it won't stay as secure that's why I removed all the old sisal first. Kinda pain n the ass but wow did it turn out great and lasting wonderfully!! All the cats use it and it's holding up nicely:-D
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We have one that we bought about a year-and-a-half ago and our cat uses it all day, every day. The quality of the carpeting is okay (not great). We just recently replaced the carpeting on the small scratching post because it was getting pretty tattered. It's definitely sturdy. Our cat is very big and it never wobbles at all. It was worth the money.
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That is a very good question. The tag on the inside says it is made out of polyester. The outer layer is not as strong as the inside layer which is what makes the crackle noise that my cats love so much. There are a few puncture marks from the claws on the inside, other than that my cats haven't ripped it to shreds. My guess is that your Bengal will be likely to rip it to shreds. Of course, any cat can if they want to and it happens that my cats don't for some odd reason. I hope this helps!
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Yes, I think there may be rubber or plastic, but it has a grassy feel. Now that I think about, it probably isn't rubber. You can always return if your cat won't walk on it. Hope this helps
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This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us. Juliette chooses the top perch when Alex isn't in it. No fibers are found either....Good luck..... This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us.... » Read More This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us. Juliette chooses the top perch when Alex isn't in it. No fibers are found either....Good luck..... « Show Less
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Hi Michelle. No it is not just for kittens. We bought ours for our 2yr old tuxedo. She is 9lbs and loves it! About six months ago we added another cat to our family. They both enjoy it and it's held up pretty well. We've had the tree for 1yr. Cats are now 3yrs old 9lbs and 10mos 7lbs. Both are lively and use the tree often for climbing, sleeping, jumping and running.
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No, it's just crinkly nylon. My cats love it. Suggest something with sisal rope for good scratching post.
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Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the brand) which had a heavier base and it's been much better - also at Amazon. Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the... » Read More Not very large base (approx. 12 inches square) and has no weight at all to keep it steady - I have a very energetic cat who would take running leaps onto the tree - after a couple of months - it was falling apart and fell on the floor - I glued it back together again, but it was still very wobbly - it is made of "paper" and not particle board or wood - I would not buy another one for my cat - but I bought a 2nd one at the same time for my girlfriend whose cat only weights 7 lbs and she's had it for over a year with no problems. I bout a replacement tree from Aramat (I think is the brand) which had a heavier base and it's been much better - also at Amazon. « Show Less
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My first carpet lasted about 5 years. It, being plastic, absorbs odors that may leak from the litter tray and when I purchased my first ScoopFree litter box, my cat was just a kitten and she bathroomed all over the box and sometimes the urine leaked out along the edge. After 5 years and several washings, the carpet was in excellent condition but I didn't care for the odor so purchased another one. Now that my cat is 7 years old, I don't expect odor to develop since I haven't noticed leaks for several years. I believe mine cost about $20 and it does track the small crystals which I just shake off and once in a while, I hose off the carpet. I think it's worthwhile just to keep those stray crystals from being crushed underfoot.
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Mine last for a few months already. My cat loves it and she sleeps on that every day. She also scratches on that a lot. The material is tough enough to allow my cat to scratch on it for a few months. I don't see that it has to be replaced every other months. I am considering to buy more to glue them together to make a bigger bed for my cat. This product is a good piece to own with such a reasonable price. Love it.
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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.
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As much as I think this tree it attractive the material used on the board is a bit slippery it would help if they put some sort of cushioning under it that the cats could claw into but the surface under is very hard and the material although pretty and soft is too slippery.. I would look for one with tradition carpet material on the platform. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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This is an open weave fabric, which leads me to believe that the cat's claws may get caught in it. It would probably also look unsightly after the first use. I would recommend using a carpet remnant pie e or wrap the pole with thick sisal rope. That would be more durable and cat friendly.
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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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It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area... » Read More It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... « Show Less
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Its like a canvas material. The cats claws could snag the mesh. Go to your Petsmart Or Petco they have the fame type just more money. Good Luck