I have one 8lb cat who is used to going outside. I have been advised several times by our vet to keep her inside. Is the tree a good alternative?
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The tree is the best alternative. I have a kitty that was outdoors all the time and she just loves this item.
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My cats were outdoor cats for several years. We recently moved and they are NO LONGER ALLOWED TO GO OUTDOORS! They LOVE the tree, it gives them something to climb on/up, sharpen their claws, the boxes are nice for naps. I think my cats, I have 3, are VERY pleased with the cat tree!! I hope this helps!
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my cats are constantly chasing each other up and down this. they use the scratching posts and love to lay in the sun on this.
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My cats love it, One of my cats is outdoors too, and she just loves it. Very easy to put together and looks great in the garage.
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I don't think the tree alone will suffice to replace the outdoor exercise. We have a bird feeder outside the window next to the cat tree and that helps provide additional stimulation- combined with daily attention and playtime it may work.
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Put it near a window, and your cat will enjoy looking out at anything he/she can see. Ours do!
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If you are talking about the one where the little house is... No. The one above it might work if your cats aren't too big. Mine mostly lay around and play on it. The house seems really small, but when they play one gets inside it and stands inside it. Can't lay inside it. They absolutely love there cat tree though. They are on it all day long playing or resting. I have it in front of a window too, so they can bask in the sun
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That is a very dicey safety question. I would not recommend this substitution unless the swing is for a small well balanced animal like a cat!
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I have a 12 lb cat that fits in the tube pretty well (though he has to finagle getting in the middle). The first wing ripped off in 2 weeks, but the second held until about 3 months. I think he might actually like it better without them, though, because the posts are easier to get. I would NOT recommend this tree for a cat over 13/14 lbs because I don't think they'd be able to get into/out of the tube.
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I have one cat that is about 15 pounds. No stress on the basket but she does not like curling up in it. My Son and his significant other have 2 small cats that love theirs. Neither cat is very big tho and they have had theirs since they were kittens. They run thier tree and love be on it in the baskets. Inside and out side at top speed. mine climb up and lay on the very top and watch the room. One at a time. Mother is Siamese and daughter is half siamese.
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I have a couple of 14 lb cats and two very active yearlings. They seem to do very well on the tree, it's sturdy and they love it. I also have a nearly blind cat who I have had to rescue a couple of times from the top of the cat tree. He likes the climb too.
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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.
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You would have to have a book somewhere that is able to support your cats weight . Our cat is only 8lbs and she did not want to get in this. I am going to give it to Goodwill.
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This is very nice tree house for smaller cats.Our cat is 7 pounds kitten and he shakes the tree when he goes up and down.I would probably buy a bigger base unit for more stability if I have a bigger cat. Yes,bases are the same size.
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I have a 6lb and a 12lb cat who both love this tree. My 12lb kitty fits just fine in the little houses and on the perches. Im sure your kitty will enjoy it!
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Our cat is 10lbs. and can make it on the inside part with little extra space to spare. She usually stays on the platforms. A 17lbs. cat is much to large for this cat tree unfortunately.
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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!
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Hmm, I really don't know what to tell you because all cats are different I guess. My cat loved the thing before I had it put together. I know she partly loves being high up so she can look out my big picture window and watch the squirrels and birds! Maybe put it by a window, or even try catnip. I have friends who put catnip on their cat tree's and it seems to work. I'm sorry to hear your cats are not at excited about this tree as mine is!
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I do think it will hold up. My cat is a little on the "fluffy" side and kind of rough on his cat tree and it's survived his abuse. He uses the scratching posts frequently and hasn't destroyed them yet.
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I'm going to go with no... not for long, anyway. My cat's maybe ten pounds and she fits fairly well, but I tried to put her and her sister in it once and they jammed their heads into the top of it and glared until I let them back out. For a quick vet trip, yeah you probably COULD, but I wouldn't on anything longer than that.
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My babies weigh in at eight and twelve pounds, but I would think this tree would work for you. My cats spend a lot of time on it and I have not noticed any problems. The posts are fairly thick and the connections are solid. The design is structurally sound, with only one of the lower sitting areas not vertically supported. Armakat says this will support 60 lbs.
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My cat only weighs around 10-12lbs, but she doesn't fit in the bungalow (and if she does fit, she doesn't like being in there). At 15lbs and 21lbs I believe the platforms on this product may be a bit small for yours. My cat usually only sleeps on the top, where she fits comfortably; the other platforms she will sit on periodically, but they aren't as large and open. I would recommend searching for a larger cat tree for your fellows.