this would be my first tree 2 of my catsare declawed (they came that way) and myother cat has her claws - so question is do the clawless cats have trouble climbing it
494126
I wouldn't think so. My cat has his claws but simply jumps from level to level, never using his claws except when he wants to scratch them on the posts.
494127
Yes and no. I think a declawed cat could get up there by jumping on the tiers it would just take them a bit longer.
494128
I purchased the 30"(L)X28"(W)X65"(H) version. If you go with the version I purchased, your declawed cats may only have trouble getting to top platform. The other platforms are closer in distance and your cats should have no problem. The 31"(L)X25"(W)X68"(H) version may be a better choice for your cats. This version will allow easier climbing. I hope this helps.
494129
I can't tell you, I have never had a declawed cat. They don't need to climb. they can just jump from one level to the next.
494130
the steps are not far apart and cats are great jumpers. I think they would enjoy it.
494131
Claws or no claws I don't see it being an issue. When my cats are chasing each other and one darts up the tree, momentum's getting her up there. Also, the tree has tiers so the cats can jump from one base to the other. Keep in mind, if a cat wants to get somewhere they will make it happen, claws or no claws:) If you're too hesitant you could always email the company or call a vet, but I think you would be fine.
494132
My cat gets up the upper shelf by leaping from our sofa. So he certainly doesn't use his claws to climb up the tree. And I'm not sure we're talking about the same cat tree, if the picture next to this question is accurate then we aren't. But in any case it would be worth it to try it out, if you can afford to.
494133
I'm afraid I can't help with that, my cat has her claws. Hopefully someone else knows!
494134
I had a declawed cat who could climb trees. Only the front claws are removed, they still keep their back claws and they can use those to climb.
494135
My cats don't use their claws. They jump from level to level. The levels are actually close together and work like stars, despite how it looks in the photo.
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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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I have 4 cats but they don't weigh as much as yours. Each of them is 10-12 pounds. They have fun rough-housing on the tree, there is definately room for all and it is very sturdy. If you built it right it will last.
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My kitten uses the bottom ladder the most out of all the ladders, but only if he is going to sleep in the bottom box. My two cats, as well as my kitten mostly just jump from level to level. They sometimes use the top ladder to go up or down, but then they mostly just jump down to the floor. It does not effect the use of the tree though, they love it!
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My cats seemed to take their time getting on the cat tree too. I took some catnip and rubbed it on each of the levels then put them on it. That seemed to get them familiar with it and now they use it more often.
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Of course. Cats are natural climbers, claws or not, and they like to sit at high levels. Your cat will love it.
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I adopted a shelter cat, and which was 7 years old. I have had him 3 years and have just been able to lightly touch her feet. (she not declawed) He also bit for first year or two. So I will not judge a person for not trying the nail clipping on a old cat like mine. The vet is answer. I also have 4-5 scratchers around the house, which he tears up on regular basis. My cat is a 25 lb main coon. He gets what he wants...lol
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No, I don't think it would keep cats from climbing the tree. The plastic material has agrid pattern that cats could get a foothold on and climb.
309781
No, My kitten had could climb the poles but my 15 lb cat couldn't. I moved mine next to my desk so he could climb on my desk then jump to the housing. When I called Kitty Mansion regarding this problem they were no help. They both use the housing and upper part less because no easy access
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I dont know for sure, our cat is an indoor kitty. I would be almost certain that these Soft Claws would hinder any emergency climbing quite a bit.
576231
I am not a vet, but from what I can tell the cats claws aren't truly extended. My cats have been wearing these for several months now, and they don't seem to cause any harm. The cats do try to pull at the covers for the first hour or so after the initial application, but then they forget about them. They run, play, climb, and claw at their scratching posts the same way as without the covers. I think that the claw may grow out a bit, allowing the claw to retract in, fairly rapidly. On my cats, the soft claw covers only the first 2/3 of the claw even when they are freshly applied.
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We have three cats that use the Tree and they do use the ladder on occasion, they usually just jump onto the platform though. It is a great piece of furniture for your cats, we love ours.
1204626
You have to make sure that the cat's claws are trimmed first and then make sure that the tip is down far enough to really grasp the base of the claw (with claws extended). Also - lots of glue, while messy, is key. Good luck!
1357426
If your cat has claws, I don't think it will hold up. I have had mine for a long time now, but I am also ensuring there is nothing sharp coming in contact with it.
635872
I'm not sure if it will work too well for your kitty. My cats climb it by using the nails, of course. there is this first little room with the round hole in which they can jump on and then jump to the bigger room. If you get this cat tree i bet that your kitty will figure it out.
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Though my cat has not been declawed, I would say that a declawed cat could easily navigate the various levels of the cat tree. The spaces between the various levels are such that a cat doesn't really need claws to go from level to level...all the way to the top. I would just add that my 10 year old cat absolutely loves this cat tree! Within minutes of the relatively easy assembly, she had managed to spend a few minutes on each level. She spends most of the day (and night, I presume) on the top perch, looking through a window, guarding the back yard.
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I have a full grown active Calico. She runs at the tower leaping to the top shelf, it wiggles a little when she does this but I have never had a problem with it leaving the floor in any way. My cat is not fat but is long & muscular. I would buy this item again or recommend this climbing tower to my friends.