Is this tree easy for an older cat to climb each level?
326093
Sorry I can't really say since I don't have an older cat. If you are concerned, perhaps try something not so high.
326094
Our 20 year old can make it to the second level without assistance. Because the tower is located near my lounger, when I extend the leg portion out, she can make it to the third level and enjoys looking out from the little house. If she wwere the only cat we had, we would have bought a tower with two levels only.
326095
It is possible, but I find that my older cat has no interest in going up it like my younger cat.
326096
My cats are 2 and 3. The 3 year old is a pretty big cat so he just goes from level to level. My little cat just takes a leap. The one I have is the one with the house in the middle!
326097
My cat is 8 and doesn't have any problems. I would think it would be ok for an older cat.
326098
I have 4 cats. Two of them are 14, one is 12, and the youngest is 10. All are able to climb the tree to the top without difficulty, even my 14 year old who is a tripod.
973227
THis cat tree has 3 levels. The floor level with two scratching posts, the middle level for lounging and the top walled area for sleeping. Or at least that is what my cats use the three levels for! This was a great piece for our home and our cats. They use it all the time.
309779
You're right, it was a little awkward at first for them. We did put a couple of things ( a square bench and a chair)next to it so they can use those if they need them. They don't have any problems now and after they explored it for a week. We're very happy with it. The top perches are super cushiony(not conveyed in the picture) and the overall quality is the best we've had in a cat tree.
1655168
Mine has never toppled over. The base is wide and heavy so it doesn't move. When my cats were younger and jumped off of the top it would sometimes pop out. I was able to solve that with two small strips of velcro. Its a great cat tree. I have had it for years and it still looks brand new.
1549864
My kitten uses the bottom ladder the most out of all the ladders, but only if he is going to sleep in the bottom box. My two cats, as well as my kitten mostly just jump from level to level. They sometimes use the top ladder to go up or down, but then they mostly just jump down to the floor. It does not effect the use of the tree though, they love it!
1723019
I am in my 70's and lifted the cat tree with some effort. However I slide the tree across the room when I must, rather than lift it. Be aware though, that with the bulkiness of the configuration it is advisable to have two persons move the tree for any long distance.
1894744
Though my cat has not been declawed, I would say that a declawed cat could easily navigate the various levels of the cat tree. The spaces between the various levels are such that a cat doesn't really need claws to go from level to level...all the way to the top. I would just add that my 10 year old cat absolutely loves this cat tree! Within minutes of the relatively easy assembly, she had managed to spend a few minutes on each level. She spends most of the day (and night, I presume) on the top perch, looking through a window, guarding the back yard.
2124250
We have three cats that use the Tree and they do use the ladder on occasion, they usually just jump onto the platform though. It is a great piece of furniture for your cats, we love ours.
2269575
The top 2 tiers are pretty sturdy. Most of your cat's weight will be over the mounting pole. As long as your cat's not pushing 20 lbs, this cat tree should work out fine.
1507815
My cats are eleven and thirteen pounds and have really enjoyed this tree. It's solid.
1811675
As much as I think this tree it attractive the material used on the board is a bit slippery it would help if they put some sort of cushioning under it that the cats could claw into but the surface under is very hard and the material although pretty and soft is too slippery.. I would look for one with tradition carpet material on the platform. Hope this helps. Good luck!
309781
No, My kitten had could climb the poles but my 15 lb cat couldn't. I moved mine next to my desk so he could climb on my desk then jump to the housing. When I called Kitty Mansion regarding this problem they were no help. They both use the housing and upper part less because no easy access
1317557
hi there I bought this item and my cat loves it , I am going to answer your question by saying its easy to put together and you can interchange the lay up / out of the cat climber. we have took it apart and changed it 3 times. we first put only two tears up peaches is now a cat so we have the exact structure that you see here. He is a little big for the perch now, but still cat knaps on the top. He enjoys jumping on and off of it , now being a cat he is heavy so you will half to keep tightening the screws. I only paid 32 dollars for this item and my cat loves it....but truthfully it is made of thin ply wood so you will need to make sure the screws are tightened regularly especially if your kitten turns into as an active cat as mine...the top perch is 12x12 and from the bottom (floor) to perch it is exactly 5foot high you can build it to be different then what you see,,, hope this helps it is a good cat climber but remember the ply wood is thin..
1865323
The top tier is 7' high off the ground. I do NOT recommend this tree. It is not made well. I bought 2 last December and after 9 months, they both were broke. My cats LOVED them, however, they snapped them and the parts went flying and so did the cats. This is only good for kittens that don't weight over 5-6 pounds. Furthermore, the carpet is not good and they cats shedded it after 2 months. I bought some better climbing trees that are holding up.
867770
I don't know why the blue is more.I think it's worth the money. I looked on other used sites for cat trees and the used ones that weren't this nice were going for $80. This tree is solid, sturdy, and tall. The different levels make it nice. My old cat is 17 finds it easy to climb. Let me know if you've any other questions.
1549865
My kitten uses both the ladders on the way up, but only the top one on the way down and then leaps to the floor. The ladders are probably more for energetic cats that want to take the express route up and down the tree.
114067
I'm in my 60's and it was pretty easy to put together, although when I first looked at all the pieces I felt a little overwhelmed. Take it slowly and follow the instructions. I know I put it together in less than an hour. I have one ten pound cat and she is absolutely gaga over it. The one I have has a total of 10 scratching posts on it, and Emily loves to scratch every one of them, sit on every level, and jump up on it from weird angles. I have a friend with a similar unit and three cats, and they love their tree too. For comparison (as I know are there several configurations of this tree, here is the one I have: Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory I'm in my 60's and it was pretty easy to put together, although when I first looked at all the pieces I felt a little overwhelmed. Take it slowly and follow the instructions. I know I put it together in less than an hour. I have one ten pound cat and she is absolutely gaga over it. The one I have has a total of 10 scratching posts on it, and Emily loves to scratch every one of them, sit on every level, and jump up on it from weird angles. I have a friend with a similar unit and three cats, and they love their tree too. For comparison (as I know are there several configurations of this tree,... » Read More I'm in my 60's and it was pretty easy to put together, although when I first looked at all the pieces I felt a little overwhelmed. Take it slowly and follow the instructions. I know I put it together in less than an hour. I have one ten pound cat and she is absolutely gaga over it. The one I have has a total of 10 scratching posts on it, and Emily loves to scratch every one of them, sit on every level, and jump up on it from weird angles. I have a friend with a similar unit and three cats, and they love their tree too. For comparison (as I know are there several configurations of this tree, here is the one I have: Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory « Show Less