Has anyone converted this into a cat tower by cutting holes into each shelf that would allow cats to climb to higher levels? If so, was it sturdy?
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Hello Shelli..... I don't know if anyone has converted the bookshelf into a cat tower, but the construction is all wood and very substantial..... Depending on how many cats you have, I'd think the bookshelf would be an excellent cat tower..... Regards, Jim
127470
Shelves are extremely sturdy. We have many books and even with our cat jumping on it, it remains very sturdy.
1156363
Yes, our cat is small and she can go from tier to tier with out a problem. How ever your 12lb cat may rock the top of the tower. I recommend not installing the cylinder to the top, as it makes the structure unstable.
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This is not the exact cat tower I had but it was easy to assemble and the cat seemed to enjoy it. She would not go on the top teir though because it wasn't exactly sturdy for a 10lb cat. Just don't over thighten the threads or they may strip. I had no trouble. For what the pet store charges for cat towers the one I got I thought was reasonable in price.
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yes, I do. I have two cats, one about 15 lbs and the other about 12 lbs. They climb and jump all over it and haven't broken it yet
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I would think it is sturdy enough for the cats. Its a little top heavy so maybe add a couple of posts along the side so dogs wont tip it over. I like it overall.
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I just put 3 of our cats on it and made them play with mice. 14+16+7lb. The top of the tower sways a bit, which doesn't bother us, but it may bother you. Also if you have a huge 25lb. cat you should note that openings on shelves are just under 9" wide and 10.5" high. Our Maine coon and Ragdoll fit through fine, but not sure a 25lb. cat would... Our big cats are not full grown yet, I suppose I could report back in 2 years :)
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I wouldn't buy this tower. It is very unstable when a cat is up top. I keep a 40 lb bag of cat litter on the base to stabilize it. Also the round hut has a cheap pressboard circular insert on the top which arrived broken and I never got a res
250690
Yes, it is very sturdy. I had to send the ones I purchased because my cats would not go in them. I have two cat weighing 15 &18 lbs and the carriers were not big enough for them. I loved the carriers but my cats did not. The carrier would be wonderful for smaller pets
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My cat's are fully grown and lay on it all the time. My mother-law's cat wouldn't climb it. One of my cat's is very small and the other is average, but there seems to be extra room even when he lays on it. They can lay meatloaf style on the 2nd shelf from the top together...
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Our dog climbs ladders but leaves this alone (he HAS put front feet on it). The cat feels safe on the two top shelves and in the house, even though the dog, at 28 lbs, can jiggle it some. We love this tower (cat, dog, and owners)!
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We use it for our puppy and it works very well. For a cat, I could see it working but he/she may be able to climb up it since it has little holes (like mesh) for the walls. It is very sturdy so if you didn't mind them climbing, I think it would work great!
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Yes; I have four large cats and they all climb it without any problems. I was worried about the top two tiers, but they are fine. Just make sure you screw everything done tightly.
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I never used this. It was not stable for my setup. Ended up with headboard against wall protecting the molding and wall where they met. I use the metal frames and thin box foundation to lessen height for my grand dogs when I have them stay with me. The cat goes where ever he pleases.
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Gayle, my 13+ pound Norwegian Forest cat loves the top shelf! She fills the shelf, and yes it is sturdy enough! I keep the tree bungalow such that one side is always against the wall; it is not in the middle of the room. Besides, this tree bungalow is so heavy that once it is put together, it stays put! I hope this helps! Your cat will really like this tree bungalow, especially the built-in scratching posts and the feather toy accessories! The height is a very good height for cats; they can get a good view of the room from their vantage point at the top.
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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.
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I have never had that problem, even with a very fat cat who likes to lie on the top. I suspect that the stability of my tower is enhanced by being pushed up against a wall... I just went out and checked my tower and I am not able to "collapse" it without picking it up and pushing the ends of the cross pieces together. The way it's constructed, I can't figure out how it could collapse on it's own, as the cloth across the top and bottom prevents collapse. However, it might be pretty easy for a cat to knock it over, which is why I also have the side against a flat piece of furniture. My cats still use it to sleep on top and they use the scratcher and occasionally swat at the balls, but the novelty of the hiding place has worn off completely.