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.
18457
YES my cat moves a little easier but he is old and it's always hard but this helps.
358395
It is sturdy. My 12 lb ragdoll uses the steps but not the top bed area anymore. When he stretches he has fallen out of it a couple of times so he does not go in the bed. I have seen a mega cat tree but the price is too high. He looks out my family room window and watches the birds and squirrels from the step are. Hope this helps.
1678759
There's a hole in the bottom to attach the stairs, just like the stairs on the 2nd tier. And cats are gonna do what they want. Mine still sleep all over the house too. But they will also pick a random level or room to sleep in on the tree as well. Give them time.
2234098
Yes, the cat tree is sturdy. We have two young Siamese rescues, one is 14 lbs, the other is 11 lbs. The big cat fits in the top. Sometimes, they sleep together in the top. Top layer is tight for two cats but they don't seem to mind. I bought a duplicate of this tree for another room because I thought it was much sturdier than what I had seen at retail and the price was reasonable.
988398
This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us. Juliette chooses the top perch when Alex isn't in it. No fibers are found either....Good luck..... This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us.... » Read More This tree is solid and has been good for my two big cats, Alex and my Siberian, Juliette. They love the size of their beds on this tree. As for fraying, this is little fraying. Juliette can climb it straight up when I don't clip her nails. It is a heavy piece and it arrived in one piece which I had to carry up one stairway, about sixteen stairs. Yes, it is more money than the regular stores but you get one purchase that will last years. I have had mine for three years and it still looks new. I got the little one. It doesn't overwhelm my living room. The cats love looking down on us. Juliette chooses the top perch when Alex isn't in it. No fibers are found either....Good luck..... « Show Less
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I agree with the previous answers. This would make it easier for a cat to grab hold and climb the trunk of your tree.
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.
2268107
I have a twenty pound cat who runs and jumps up the ladder. The tree does not move. Once put together, it is very heavy.
2233388
Probably not, my cat is only 10 pounds and curled up tight he barely fits in the bottom one. He spends most of his time in the top one and still hangs over the edges a bit. This is a good, well constructed cat tree for a smaller cat.
772496
I think it could and should be fine for some cats. However, but not if you cat figures out how to climb over it.
538020
I can confidently say that this cat tree can be dismantled and reassembled easily. As long as you have the tools to unscrew the bolts, it will not be trouble!
1718431
I think it will last. However, I don't like the cat tree as a whole. The platforms aren't big enough for larger cats, it's a bit wobby on top, and some of the pieces didn't fit together correctly.
1192620
It's really not to hard to assemble. On the sturdiness, if you put it in a corner it's ok. If you have a very feisty kitty it could become unstable. My tree is in front of a large window and my cat loves it. She is 6 years old. Hope this helps!
1559607
I have 4 cats but they don't weigh as much as yours. Each of them is 10-12 pounds. They have fun rough-housing on the tree, there is definately room for all and it is very sturdy. If you built it right it will last.
635872
I'm not sure if it will work too well for your kitty. My cats climb it by using the nails, of course. there is this first little room with the round hole in which they can jump on and then jump to the bigger room. If you get this cat tree i bet that your kitty will figure it out.
1959126
My cat is about 15 pounds and often lays (upright) on the second platform, though it might be a bit small if he was sprawled out. The top level should definitely be plenty for her curled up (it is for my cat). It's a good, sturdy tree.