How sturdy is this canopy? I have a cat that likes to walk/sit on top of my aquarium. Will the glass break under the weight of an average size cat?
604348
I have two cats that weigh over 10 lbs - one is 12 and the other 14. They often sit on the lid and I have never had a problem.
604349
The glass shouldn't break, but I'd worry it would separate at the hinge in the middle. The hinge portion is plastic and is fairly flexible. I don't let my cats on mine. I recommend the Scare Crow or a similar product to train cats to keep off.
604350
If they are under 15 lbs you should be okay. I tested 25lbs just to see what it could handle. At that weight the glass and hinge bend way too much, just for your reference.
38861
I cant answer that question. My cats sit and look out the windows vs climbing them or clawing them. I can tell you it isn't as heavy as the pet specific screen I have on my slider.
1664232
I don't know about the 22 lbs, but it's heavy. It does swing a bit when my cats jump on it, but granted I have 8 cats (yes 8 LOL), so at any given time, there are usually 2-4 cats on this. But it's never tried to fall over. In my opinion, it's quite sturdy. And I have 4 kittens (part of the 8 cats) who are very active on this as well.
1111219
My cat, Gray tabby, is tall and weighs 12lbs. He has room to turn around and plenty of width. He does' t move that much in it. I think he enjoys looking out the 'Windows' and also feels secure. Hope this comment helps you.
590074
The glass just sits on the base but it's fairly heavy. If you have dogs or cats, I don't think you have anything to worry about. And I don't think you could knock it off the base unless you meant to. I've bumped into it a couple of times with my legs walking by it and it didn't budge. Its a beautiful table!
536724
No! It's very sturdy! My cat likes to dip his paw into the water to test it but it would be very difficult for him to tip bowl over
1959128
I have 2 cats (11lbs & 14lbs (a "little overweight for his frame." Neither of them stretch out on any level of it, but the y both always fight to see who can curl up in or sit on the top tier. I may even order another one for a second window to replace the cat tree I bought from another company. This one is MUCH sturdier! Good luck!
1655170
It seems pretty sturdy. Not sure what happens if the cat runs and jumps on it full speed. I put it next to a window/wall though. No topple over with 4 of my cats so far.
2244389
We're using ours to keep our cats from pushing through the screen. Having said that, it appears to hold pretty solidly once installed. It seems to hold well when I push on it, but I'm sure with enough force it might break loose. I'm mindful that it is designed/intended to keep little kids from being able to push through it. Once installed it really seems pretty secure.
800177
I have two cats - total weight 16 pounds. It is fortunate that the cat tree is against a wall as they tend to push off it when they get rambunctious. It would surely topple over if not for that. I have had to retighten the screws as they have come loose so keep that key handy. Otherwise plenty sturdy for holding weight (I just sat on it to be sure!). Just wish it had a broader base for when they jump off.
1169176
It is surprisingly sturdy. My dog is 9lbs. My cat is anout 10lbs or more and I would feel comfortable using it for her as well.
1271207
Yes,it's pretty heavy but,not top heavy.I don't think a cat could knock it over.
1485021
It's about medium-sized and can accommodate several cats at a time. It's sturdy enough for my 2 cats (1is 12+ lbs), but is does have some minor wobble to it. If you're willing to brace it against a wall (the brackets aren't included but are easy to get at any home improvement store), you probably wouldn't have any issues.
1867088
The item is not "flimsy", but it is lightweight as is any room divider of this type. I don't own a cat but assume that it could, if it chose, knock it over easily. It really is an attractive addition to a room. Amazon has stands for room dividers in different colors. If interested, type in those key words and have a look. Good luck
190906
I have had no problem with the 2 I have. One of my cats is 30 pounds, & because of his size, I have put a round cushion in the top rest so he doesn't hang over the hard edges of the circle. I am very happy with these units & I can't imagine having anything more sturdy.
1757868
Yes it is very sturdy when both my cats are in it is could still hold a few more. Your cat is only 5 lbs more than my biggest so I wouldn't see a problem. The top house is smaller than bottom but my big cat still sits in it with his back side hanging out
1940693
The whole thing comes apart for cleaning. The cone comes off. Under the cone is where the pump and filter are located. I doubt very much that it can be knocked over easily. It holds at least a gallon of water (which weighs over 8 pounds). It is super quiet and my cat actually drinks from it, which she didn't do on the other fountain that we had for her.