I want to introduce a new kitten... Do you think it will fold if my 18 lbs cat jumps on the top?
457211
Yes, top is only a fold-able flap. I wouldn't put anything over 5 lbs on the top.
457212
Honestly, yes. The top isn't designed to hold any weight so if a heavy enough cat jumps on it, the sides will fold in. Has happened to me a few times. But, I think using these type of pens for introductions are much safer than just letting them roam and easier to deal with than a wire kennel or crate.
457213
This is the single best purchase I have ever made in my history of being "cat mother" for the last 56 years!!!I just put my 19 pound cat on top of it, and it indented somewhat, but did not collapse. I would highly recommend this product!!! It is SUPERIOR.
457214
Lol...yes it wil. But this "playpen" is one of the best cat purchases I have made. Even with the top off, 2 of my 3 cats jump in and out of it all the time. My new kitten - there was a 1 day "growl and sniff test" and they sorted it out. No big problems and one month later, they all play. One 15 lb 5 year old, one 1 year 10 lb and the kitten that is soon to be 4 months. Have fun. I wholeheartedly endorse this product.
133598
Not sure they will do better with this one. Our cat is 13 lbs and jumps gingerly on and off the platforms. We have it backed to a wall and that helped stabilize it. Not sure how two cats at the same time would affect it.
1882235
I have an average size house cat and I would say NO to your question. I have elevated my gate up so that my dogs can't jump over this thing (the top rail is 40" above the floor instead of ~30") My cat still jumps over it with relative ease. Since I raised the gate up, I had to put a piece of wood below the gate to keep the cat/dogs from going under the gate. This gate isn't going to work unless you have an unfit cat that can't jump
762097
It's a little less stable when completely folded to 7", especially in areas where the floor is not 100% level. Mine won't fall over by itself, but a good-sized cat launching off of it would probably knock it down.
1704426
No, I had to return this as it was unstable and none of my cats were interested in attempting to use it. It also hung low to the ground, I think small light kittens fare the best chance, large cats the worst. Recommend skip purchase.
1894745
Yes. I have a very fat cat about 19lbs who unfortunately has no front claws & he will jump straight to the middle section with no problem.
227555
My cats are both about 16 pounds and it works fine for them. It will rock a bit when they jump from the floor all the way to the top pedestal but so far it has not tipped over.
843116
My 5 week old kitten just learned how to climb up to the top of the pen today. I don't know what she would have done from there because I lifted her off, but she was balanced on the top and probably would have tumbled off on one side or the other. I'm going to try to figure out some sort of cover.
800176
It totally won't break, but your cat might not feel super secure. My guy is probably only 9.5 lbs, and there's no shaking at all when he sits on it or jumps around, but I can tell the top level makes him a bit nervous...even when he does go up there, it seems like it feels wobbly to him.
270903
Right now I have 2 kittens using it and they are 5 and 7 lbs respectively. They are both on it at the same time with no problems. I think it's more a matter of length than weight with this set up. The little paw platform is a bit on the small side since it doesn't have any borders but the cubby and the bed would fit a larger cat easily. One suggestion with a larger cat tho would be to go with a different configuration than is shown. I noticed that a few other folks did this and I followed suit. It just seems the with the bed at the top it's really tall and being a narrow set up would be more inclined to be thrown off by too much activity. Sorry for the long response, just wanted to be thorough. Right now I have 2 kittens using it and they are 5 and 7 lbs respectively. They are both on it at the same time with no problems. I think it's more a matter of length than weight with this set up. The little paw platform is a bit on the small side since it doesn't have any borders but the cubby and the bed would fit a larger cat easily. One suggestion with a larger cat tho would be to go with a different configuration than is shown. I noticed that a few other folks did this and I followed suit. It just seems the with the bed at the top it's really tall and being a narrow set up would be... » Read More Right now I have 2 kittens using it and they are 5 and 7 lbs respectively. They are both on it at the same time with no problems. I think it's more a matter of length than weight with this set up. The little paw platform is a bit on the small side since it doesn't have any borders but the cubby and the bed would fit a larger cat easily. One suggestion with a larger cat tho would be to go with a different configuration than is shown. I noticed that a few other folks did this and I followed suit. It just seems the with the bed at the top it's really tall and being a narrow set up would be more inclined to be thrown off by too much activity. Sorry for the long response, just wanted to be thorough. « Show Less
1900332
My puppy (6 lbs) was able to collapse it and tip it over to escape, so I would say your cat could do the same.
1900334
Maybe, quite possibly however cats are agile and withthe mess top zipped there would be a good chance it wouldn't fold in. This is a pretty sturdy item. *note the sides are mesh and the bottom is plastic and cats do claw so it could easliy get damaged that way. Hope this helps.
2268111
Eh, I don't think it would topple but it does wobble a bit when my big cat jumps up to get on the box top (below the "beds" at the tip top). I ended up pushing mine into a corner to brace it. Mine sits on a hardwood floor.
726972
Yes, I believe it will be fine. We have 2 cats that are about 15 pounds each. They often play on it together, usually on the top 2 levels.We haven't had a problem with it wobbling a lot or falling over.
530072
No, I won't think so. It is rather an unstable cat tree....our cat won't jump to the top because it's so wobbly. Not a good choice for a bigger, heavier cat.
792884
Most likely not. I'm assuming you're referring to not only if the extra 3 lb will bend the cage, also if your cat is going to be comfortable? In my opinion, after using it for few days, any normal weight adult cat is not comfortable in it, every time the cat is jumping, the cage is shaking, it scares both you and the cat.
1085595
I would say yes but not kittens. It's tall enough you could make a perch/second story for the cat too. I picked up a large guinea pig cage for our cat when we traveled and I was able to fit a small litter box, food/water and a blanket in the middle to lay on. This one you could collapse the one have you can't. Hope this helps.