Will the cats sharp claws rip the mesh screen?
756091
Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the zipper) Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the... » Read More Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the zipper) « Show Less
756092
My cats were never able to rip through the screen. It is fairly heavy duty.
756093
The mesh is large enough that the claws do not really snag it --- the "loops" are about 1/2" open. I LOVE using this in the back of my car to travel with the kitties. it is large enough to hold a litter box easily. The ONLY problem with its design, is if you set it out on the yard to let the cats enjoy the grass, and they "go to the bathroom", it gets on the bottom of the tent and you have to hose it off.
756094
It's fabric screen not like window screen that they easily claw through. So i don't think so.
756095
It's possible. My cat isn't a clawer so we haven't had issues but I can imagine a cat could claw through it.
756096
They probably will rip the mesh over time; my puppies have sharp curved claws like cats and the playpen has lasted the entire 10 weeks of their shenanigans!
756097
I imagine that a cat who is stressed and wants to get out might eventually rip through the mesh. I have never experienced any damage to it. But I must say that I generally remain in the vicinity of the 'funhouse', especially so while the cat gets used to it.
756098
My cat has not, but if they really wanted out, possibly. My 1st choice would be not unless it was against something hard to support where they scratched.
756099
I suppose it's possible, but not very probable. More likely if the cat was determined to get out, its claws would get wrapped around in the mesh instead of actually fraying it. The mesh is of stern material but flexible in contruct.
1512161
I keep my cat's claws trimmed so he probably wouldn't be able to rip it but even if your cat has sharp claws I still don't think it's easily ripped. The material is sturdy and spaced out enough so that a claw could catch in it without tearing. A cat would really have to focus some energy to claw through this.
110454
The plastic seems pretty tough, but it has that brushed fabric feel to it. Cats claws may go through it, but I doubt a dog's claws will - unless they're really determined.
643552
My cat only has back claws but she just loves to be in it. So far no problems with the screens.
1876204
Yes, its all screen and its sturdy, not sure if a cat will rip through it though.
337360
I think it should. The cats with claws use it. They last a few months, them the cardboard starts to wear away and you find pieces of it around. Cats nails get much pointier than I think a dogs eve do. For me the side panels come off easily, which does not effect the board itself.
331398
Pets can go through the screen and damage it. The screen just floats in the track at the bottom.
1274806
Not that I'm aware of. My cats haven't damaged the cover yet and they have full untrimmed sharp claws.
1771236
it probably would for awhile but cats may be able to tear it with their claws
1455710
We have 3 cats and the screen is amazing (no holes or stretching). It is well worth the extra cost!!!! We had a few gnats to come in but that might have been because of a small gap under the screen door. The companies clams are true.
1064749
The mesh and is a screen so cutting the frame would be problematic I believe.
1512157
Depends on the cat. Otherwise not easily it will after a while tho. The cat will most likely get stuck in the material then rip it open when trying to claw at it.
2031771
Yes they could - it's paper. Quite sturdy but cats claws could easily damage it if they are persistent.
265993
Depending on how wide the screen door, the Claw Guard may not cover the whole door, leaving exposed screen. It is made to protect the door jam as well as 2/3 of the rest of the door. Just check measurements. It is sturdy enough to keep the two separate. Our cats don't like it as a scratching surface either.
1351132
Its like a canvas material. The cats claws could snag the mesh. Go to your Petsmart Or Petco they have the fame type just more money. Good Luck
923524
If the dog is really strong and sharp nails, They might be able to rip thru the screen sides. It seems pretty tough for small dogs. My adult yorkie(10 lbs) didn't like it at first & tried to scratch his way out but could not damage the screen sides.
1235904
We have 3 cats and the screen is amazing (no holes or stretching). It is well worth the extra cost!!!!We had a few gnats to come in but that might have been because of a small gap under the screen door.The companies clams are true.