I have a 15 pound cat, he has not been declawed. Will he be able to scratch thru the mesh. I only want to take him to the vet in it.
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Oh, and if it's any indication, I have since bought another of these to replace the one with the holes.
1825438
I don't know; how desperately will he try to get out? I used it for a dog, and it's great for airlines, etc. Folds up for packing. Hope you don't declaw your cat. I wish I hadn't mine.
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I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has... » Read More I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. « Show Less
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It is going to depend on the cat. I used the carrier to take my cat to and from the vet several times before I flew her in it (and she's 9 lbs). It was only after being on the flight for about five hours that she clawed through it--and she was panicked. The mesh is soft enough that a cat could easily claw through it though, so as I said it'll depend on how your cat reacts to being in it. For the most part, my kitties (I had more than one of these) just curled up in them. If it's a short drive, I suspect he would be okay.
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He shouldn't, but I guess it would depend on how long he was in the carrier. My dog was 15 pounds. My sons cat managed to get the zipper unzipped though!
1825442
He will not be able to scratch through it at all. My cat is not declawed and she has never torn through the carrier.
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I suppose it's possible, but not very probable. More likely if the cat was determined to get out, its claws would get wrapped around in the mesh instead of actually fraying it. The mesh is of stern material but flexible in contruct.
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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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Absolutely not! scratching is "their thing". Cats scratch when they are happy. It's in their genes. It's natural. One of my rescue cats is declawed and he still scratches on the post.
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Yes, if it's one thing cat's are great at it's climbing! They use their nails to cling on and climb. So if you declawed your cat then it would have a hard time getting there.
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The size would be good for your cat. My cat is declawed but I would say that if your cat is temperamental he could eventually claw through the net but I doubt that anyone would be that close to get hurt if it was just a random paw swipe.
678129
My cat is 5 months old. He loves the cat tree. He does not scratch on the faux fur, he scratches on the rope around the poles. My older cat only lays in the large box with two holes. She doesn't scratch at all.
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Mine was small as well. My cat weighs about 15 pounds and since the wound was on his neck, this worked out great. I thought the fit would be tight, but it was just right. And he was unable to escape from the collar, but he did lick it and scratch a lot :)
165556
I guess it would depend on the consistency of the barf...but the mesh I believe is plastic and if it went through to the under part you would just reach on and wipe it out no problem....none of my cats have ever barfed on mine
186845
It should help but in my case, my cat kept trying to scratch around his neck with his rear legs and his claws eventually (a couple of days) punctured the bladder.
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I think you'd be ok. One of the things I covered was a lamp cord that measures about that. The tubing is split so even it its a little snug you would be able to cover. It take a bit of patience to cover things but well worth it. My cat has left all my cords alone now!
756097
I imagine that a cat who is stressed and wants to get out might eventually rip through the mesh. I have never experienced any damage to it. But I must say that I generally remain in the vicinity of the 'funhouse', especially so while the cat gets used to it.
1645990
I only have cats, they scratch the screen constantly but there is no evidence of that with this screen. Previous regular screens had holes with a couple of days. The weight of the dog may have a different effect.
625111
I don't know I'd a cast can claw thru the mesh. . Guess it depends on the cat. I think that there is sufficient air flow if all the flaps are open. I haven't used it yet. . .so I'm just going by how it looks and my cats are declared so clawing isn't an issue.
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Your cat would have to scratch all day long to get out, but sure I'm sure it could do it. My sisters dog scratched its way out of its metal crate... So it's possible. But this crate is quite strong and the material seams durable. Plus do the warehouse deals and get it cheaper... Mine only had a rip in the box. The crate was perfect.
447604
No. If you have a cat that likes to scratch, it can certainly scratch this material (or almost any other type of material) to pieces. Keep your cat away from this bounce!
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My cat has used it daily for almost a year, and there are only tiny pieces of cardboard sitting on top. If you have multiple cats there might be more scratched off.