Will my adult cat with claws be able to scratch his way out?
1846253
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.
1846254
It's certainly possible. The canvas (tan) is pretty thick and good quality. The vulnerability is in the black ventilation netting. I think my dog punctured a hole in the meeting and it was a free for all from there. If you cat is just a normal scratcher, it's probably fine. I don't even think the tan canvas would snag, but if the cat is trying to escape, it will probably get out.
1846255
The openings, top and front, can be zipper closed. Material seems strong like a thick canvas type with nylon fish net viewing areas. I had no problem with our adult 15lbs cat. If you think your cat is afraid of cages and react wildly get a metal or hard plastic carrier.
85423
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
2157232
The nails stay on about a month. You'll see a couple come off and that's maybe cuz your cat chews on them. I stopped using soft claws because my cat didn't like them and I felt bad. Invest on a large cat scratching post. My cat loves it. Sits on it all day long. And it's the only thing she goes after to scratch.
1784715
Yes, I am 99.9% sure it can, and the openings to get through should be fine. It is a nice tower for them. I had a 25lb. cat own me (grin) that would have been fine on it if things had been better for him. My current owner (cat) is on it a lot, but the scratching post part isn't as appealing as I thought.If you are considering a high end purchase for them, if you haven't looked into it, look into the Litter Robot...it'll be good for all of you. Be well, and I hope that helped.
409297
My cats are declawed in the front but have the rear claws. We never had an issue. Unless your cats' claws are long, it shouldn't be an issue.
589189
My cats both have front claws, but I don't believe it would be a problem if you're referring to possible difficulty getting to the top without them [front claws]. Both of my cats are 20 lbs and the can easily jump from tier to tier without having to use their claws. Hope this helps! :)
167218
My guess is that your cat would not because of the foam rubber material and the way it's constructed. My cats have not used it as a scratcher.
1438449
depending on how sharp your pets claws are. my 50 pound pit jumped up on it multiple times and not a scratch, and she has long nails. if you have a cat/dog that is constantly clawing at it i am sure it will eventually pop.
145447
Probably not. It's just sturdy rubber. If your cats claws make it to the back of your hand you are screwed. And you really give your cat a bath?
1383025
No! I had a leayher couth and my cat was so excited..he couldn't help but scratch the couch with his claws. It puts them in a better mood but does not stop yhem from clawing!
669591
I have a cat that likes to climb and I have put a drape cloth over my chair, just to be safe, but I haven't found any where her claws have penetrated yet. Not saying it won't happen, but I did put the old blanket over to be safe
1895846
Yeah my cat scratched all over it and its fine. Very solid like a tablet. Its would be almost impossible to scratch it
1852128
You can try.. Cats need to scratch things so you need to provide that possibility for him. Try showing him this post and maybe spray it with a cat nip type spray to attract him. Then when he goes to scratch the wall paper.. Spray him with a water bottle sprayer (don't hit or yell at him) and direct him to the post. Worked for many of my cats over the years. They have to learn just like small children need to learn.
1862972
That's a personal decision. My cat also still "kneads" at things with the difference being her claws are blunt and don't penetrate anything. If your cat is trained to only "knead" on the scratching posts you may want to keep a post or two to maintain that training. Another point also made by another responder: I don't check my cats claws daily so when I hear her scratch something it is a good reminder that she needs one or more claws replaced.
743479
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.
916950
Our cat walks on this all the time and we have had no problems. She does not scratch the furniture much so I don't know how affective it is against that. The material is a bit slippery (but stays in place due to the straps) so it may resist a scratching cat.
1451599
Not a lot luck with that, our cat does not normally scratch the posts on this tree. However our cat does not scratch very much as all, because every time she makes an attempt we have a spray bottle with water in it to deter her from doing such things. Just a spray and the cat will be out of there like there's no tomorrow. Now all we have to do it point the spray bottle at her and she runs.