Does this work well for your cat? We are looking for a playpen that we can keep in the room rather than putting him in another room to play sometimes.
1335665
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!
1335666
Well 1st of all I do not have a cat. I have a jack Russell Terrier who runs a 1000 miles and hour. The pen however keeps her contained when she would rather chase a squirrel or passing canine. We use the pen when we RV and it has been wonderful. The pen includes a floor as well as a top so your pet cannot jump out. The only thing I struggle with is folding it up, but then again I cannot fold a paper map either. It's a great product and I highly recommend it.
1335667
I don't have a cat, just a small dog. Though, it might work since you can zip up the top. Only one thing..., if you're cat can get under things, he/she might be able to figure out how to escape from the bottom. My dog has a bed that fills up the entire space and has no interest in 'adventuring'.
1335668
Absolutely it is awesome, my dog loves it. We keep her in there at night only, but trust me your pet will love it.
1335669
I bought it for my two small dog's so it would work well for a cat as well. The bottom has a zip liner and the top has a zip mesh top so the cat would not get out. I put pillows in mine, and you could put food dishes. My dog's like to go in it when they want to be alone. It has lot's of room. I love it. It can also go outside, it is easy to transport anywhere.
1065421
Yes! We had the same issue with one of our cats. This box is huge and deep. Works great for us.
1900331
I too have a 17lb cat and I have two of these , one for the new puppy and one for my ferret. My cat has never jumped on the pen. It is pretty sturdy and I don't think it would fold down if the cat did jump on it, she might get stuck in the mesh and probably wouldn't do it again.
555379
we keep ours indoors so the cats can play and go in and out, but it comes with tent stakes to hold it down to use outside. But the weight of my cats keeps it from tipping over on the floor. hope this helps.
1732858
It might be too small for him, particularly if he likes to stretch out instead of curl up when he sleeps. It's fairly cushiony, but you can definitely feel the pad in it. You could always put a folded up blanket underneath of it as well. One of my cat loves it, the other one avoids it...go figure.
792331
I never thought I would ever be asked that question. I don't know much about hedgehogs. If he/she isn't much of a climber/escape artist it might work. I have a Syrian hamster and she loves to escape the playpen. I think it is meant for the smaller hamsters. I still really like it. I actually bought two to make it a little bigger.
1794625
We use it as the primary food bowl and it has worked rather well. There were probably 3 weeks of "screaming" by the cat, but he's gotten the hang of it now and doesn't protest anymore. He's slimmed down a lot. He looks just about like a normal sized cat, instead of one that swallowed a bowling ball. We have it set up inside of a serving tray with a ~2 inch lip on the floor and he's never even tried to knock it over. He's a smart guy and stubborn as a mule, so I'm honestly surprised he hasn't knocked it over. The tray must be enough of a deterrent.
1127163
I'm glad you asked me because we have two indoor kitties, one elderly and one a bit younger. I don't think it is good for cats, there is enough space, but our two got very scared and tried to claw out and were otherwise frightened.
1598295
Yes! That's what I use it for. My cats don't complain at all when they're in it. My 25 lb cat fits in it with room to spare.
1696770
I put some cat nip allll over it! I also put ours by a window, they love that! You could put their favorite toys on it too. I'm sure right now they are thinking, "what s strange plant that is", or something funny lol if they love to play like ours, the cat nip and toys should help :) if not, you haver very picky kitties! Lol!
1720005
I believe it was specifically designed for cats. Mine love it. I put toys in it or treats and they stay busy with it until they manage to get all the treats or toys out of it. Its fun watching them work at it. Very cute.
279949
I'm not sure about Ferrets. But I own this and it is a playpen for my cat and he loves it!!! He will spend the whole day in it even with the doors open. I added a pet hammock and some soft stuff for the shelves and kitty heaven!
321444
The floor piece of the playpen is padded, so it can be used as a bed without buying another piece. We have a crib for every night use, but use a playpen when we're on vacation, etc. Unless you're planning on using it as a primary, every night bed/crib, I wouldn't worry about spending the extra money on something that you aren't going to use as often and would be difficult to store. I would recommend the sheet, though, as the fabric/lining doesn't seem overly comfortable. Graco sells fitted sheets specifically for their playpens, but the sizing seems to be standard among brands of playpens and sheets.
872528
It would be fine for cats. Maybe not tiny kittens though. And if you put this in the grass the room at the bottom becomes almost non existent. There really isn't that much room. We put our 3 mini dachshund's in there and our cat is bigger than all 3 of them. Should be fine.
1005419
Cats are smarter then you think, but, then, I don't know your cats. The Pawhut would make a nice place for a cat to spend time outside safely, but, I'm thinking they might want more play space on the bottom and one of the walls removed and some sort of plasic window put in to replace it so they can lay around up stairs and look out and be cozy in the winter months. They love to watch the world go by so they like plenty of windows. It depends on how much work you want to put in to keep them safe as well as comfortable. I would also pick a spot for a kitty box so it would be easy to keep clean. But, it is a good idea.
1919762
I would be hesitant and I'll tell you why. The base and scratching posts are very solid - no complaints about that. However, the U-shaped platform at the top and the lower platform that curves upward, are not nearly as solid as the rest of the piece and sure enough, those are the areas where a cat would typically sit. The U shaped platform at the top is OK, but the lower platform is very weak in my opinion. (And I'm not really sure what purpose the upward curving of the lower platform serves anyway - my cats have never scractched on the outside of that section.) If your cat doesn't put any weight on that area, it might be ok. BUT, if your 20# cat puts weight on it, I think it might break pretty quickly. I bought this for 5 foster cats - none of whom are over 8#. The smallest kitten who is about 4# jumps on the top of that lower curved platform and the entire thing shakes. I've had it for about 10 weeks and nothing is broken so far (except the toy). One other FYI that comes to mind - the removable "cushion" is just 2 pieces of plush fabric sewn together - there is no cushioning inside. Whatever you decide, I hope you find one that works great for you and your kitty!
697158
The diameter of the playpen is 43". I would get a tape measure, measure a 43" circle, and see if all your cats and a litter box will fit in the space. While traveling across country I would set mine up in motels with 3 cats and a litter box and it was fine.