Is this ball burst resistant? I know someone mentioned it can't burst with the pump, but we have cats.
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I had a ball several years ago that kept going flat. My daughter kept it in her room and insisted that the cats had not poked holes in it. Finally, I took it and looked at it carefully. There were quite a few pinprick holes in it from the cats. So, while I don't think cat claws will burst it, they will definitely poke holes in it and deflate it. (If anyone knows of a brand that is immune to cats sharpening their claws on it, I would love to know about it.)Edited to add: If and when I get another ball, I will definitely not allow it outside of my room (which is a cat/dog free zone).
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I am not an expert on this, but the ball is made of a very strong material, a cat pawing on it, will probably not do any damage to the ball other than a few cosmetic scratches
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While I do believe the anti burst exercises ball is very sturdy, I really don't think there are any out there that would be able to withstand a puncture from a sharp object, i.e. cat claws, knife, etc. I used to have cats and could never imaging them getting anywhere near mine. If that's a potential issue you could always spray it with Febreze or something that the cats would not like to keep them away from it.
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I have 4 outside cats that all live in my backyard (they hardly ever go in the front). I've had this ball chillin' in the backyard next to my exercise equipment for a couple years now. To my knowledge, they have never once even approached it. Not sure why but I do think that if they wanted to damage it, they probably could. They scratch on my wooden post a lot and it looks pretty damaged, but never this ball. I think it intimidates them or something.
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Unless your cats have front claws it would be very difficult for them to puncture these exercise balls. I suppose it would be possible however. If your cats are known to claw or use their claws on a lot of things then that would be up to you. My cats don't even look at the thing. I hope that helps you
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mine burst and sent me to ER, may have permanent knee damage.... cat had nothing to do with it
571697
If your cats have claws and are allowed to work on the ball, I'm sure they could weaken it to the point where it could burst under pressure.
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I think the rubber is strong enough that your cats can't harm it. I would be surprised if they were even interested in the ball.
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Yes. The package I got came with a pump designed.for it. I suggest you have an appropriate patch kit if you have cats who are not declared. Best of health to you within limitations. K Tash Robb
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Inflating the ball with the included foot pump does not require a special valve. I wish it did. My only complaint about the ball is: during inflation, one looses half the air while disconnecting the foot pump.
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not at all. But it is a great product!. I had this product for 8 months, the only thing I had to change is the pump, and perhaps the reason is where I live there is a lot of thunder??? the rest is fantastic.
1200202
No... I bought 3 of these. Never again.. pay alittle more buy a diferent brand... The pumping mechaiism breaks with hardly any use... The 1st one I bought over 10 years ago was the best.
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The pump itself has not broken. However, the needle broke as they do when your child twists it. I have used it on multiple balls.
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They sell a flashing ball separately. The one that comes with it doesn't flash, but my cat loves it nonetheless.
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I had mine for a couple of months, and used it a handful of times. Burst with no warning, not stretched, not under duress from pressure because we have a regulator.
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I have 1 cat of my own that I bought the bowel for. But there is another 2 cats an 2 dogs in the house. So I fill it everyday. I've run out of water an the pump was still ok.
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Hello! My cats don't really use it, either. So that string toy thing with the wand on the end I just use by first putting catnip in it first and then use it by just waving it around in the hole on the top or if your cat sticks his/her head in one side you can also wave it around on the other side where they can see it and they'll run over and through this crackle chute to play. My cats honestly have even tried to sleep in it. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get used to it
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We purchased 2 catit systems. The ball from the first one lasted about 6 months. It was easily set off and a lot of fun. We activated the second one yesterday. The cat can't hit it hard enough to make it flash. When I hit it hard enough to flash, he chases it but it will turn off while he chases it and he loses interest. From my experience, and from what I have read in the reviews, the sensitivity and battery life of these balls is pretty random.
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No, they don't break easily. I have given them to four sets of foster care kittens with no problems. I think the reviewer who reported that her kitten broke one of the springs after which it ate a piece is talking about some other kind of spring. Or perhaps a human at her house broke one but left it in a place where the kitten could get it after which it ate a piece of the spring. Not only could a kitten not break one of these springs but neither could an adult cat.
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The ball is not a valve. There is no mechanism on either side of it that actually closes to prevent the flow of air either into or out of the canister. I know the description makes it sound like it may be more than that, but at least the one I have simply has a hole cut in both sides.
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Only had for a couple months and it developed a leak. I used it as an office chair meaning I sit on it for 8 hours a day so it got a lot more use than a ball would if used only for exercise. Since then I replaced with j/fit 65cm Anti-Roll Exercise Gym Ball and that has held up so far. The description says: Anti-Burst - Burst rate tested up to 2000 lbs and Slowly deflates if accidentally punctured. Seems to made of thicker material. Also has sand in it to prevent from rolling away when not sitting on it.
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Since this was a gift to my Daughter in Ca. had to wait for an answer, this is what she said..hit it about 10 times, then you'll hear the strong bursts on the next few pumps. 3 pumps works for me. Good luck!
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Did you try taking apart the little pump? The casing pops right off. Cat fur gets in there and impedes the uptake of water and decreases the flow rate. The only other thing I can think of is changing the filter. Mine works great. I've never had any problems and I have 4 cats. They love it.
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FWIW, the pump seems to be made of what used to call construction paper. It is a miracle of design and makes crinkling noises when you step on it. You know that the ball is close to the right pressure because the hose pops loose from the pump. ;)