Using only the spring mechanism, can this function without shelves? (I just want an extra long, sturdy door scratcher for my extremely large cats)
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I doubt it. The scratching part is made up of 4 separate section. Personally I'm not convinced the bolts will hold it together well enough without the shelves which are designed to be inserted between the sections before they are bolted together (more integral than "added on"). If it comes out too flimsy / noisy, you could always insert appropriate pieces of wood between sections with holes drilled for the bolts - that should work, if you fancy a bit of a project.
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Well this is an interesting question! How large are "extremely large" cats? I'm not sure if the "engineering" of this product would get the highest marks. My immediate suggestion (and I see someone else has referred to this) would be to remove the shelves but PLUG spaces with blocks of wood. If I were doing this I would probably bolt the Climber to the door rather than rely on the hangers as someone else has suggested. My middle-aged cats use this entirely for eating--each knowing his/her 'level'. Good luck.
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Not sure what you mean by spring mechanism. It stays on door by large U-shaped door hooks at top and bottom. The shelves are added on, so if all you wanted was a large scratching post, think it might work for you.
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Yes, will work fine. We even removed door hanging mechanism and screwed it into the wall.
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Nope. My cat caught on how to use the door faster than one of my dogs. I like that, but if you have a strictly indoor cat, it won't work.
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It has a spring screw at the top, not sure if it will reach 10' though. It has a sturdy base, but if your cat plays wildly like our it may fall over if not secured at the top. We hope this helps you. =^.^=
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I would say NO, as the glass make it too heavy. I have adhered the shelf to the wall with little hooks and wire or string so it won't fall forward if my cats were to jump onto it.
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Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels. Best of luck Kathy, Halo and Jasmine
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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.
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I just measured the door in which I placed this cat door. The large door has a width of 3.5 cm. I don't think an extra .5 cm would be a problem.
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It can't really be reversed because there is a special groove and bracket on the back where it's installed into the wall---they can be safely installed in drywall, but my 2 cats are 12 and 17 lbs and the one shelf was starting to come loose from the wall because of their weight, but I went to Lowe's and got some small supporting L shaped shelf brackets to put under the shelves for just a few dollars each, and that has worked great to support the weight! My cats actually like the larger one a lot and it looks nice decor wise!
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I can, because the cat door has a way of staying put, so it doesn't just fall out when you slide open a door. It has worked out well for me. I like the way you can control the in/out activity. I'd recommend the door.
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I returned my purchase as it was not working for my cat. I believe the shelves were adjustable. Unsure if extras could be purchased.
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I have used these products for years and never seen one tipped over. I suppose a very determined cat COULD scratch the door and open it, but probably not because the door is on there very solidly - and, again, this has never happened with my cat. This is a good product!
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If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this helps! Good luck to both of you!!! If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this... » Read More If the post is positioned near the favorite door frame, I do think it will help. Also, sticky tape on surfaces you prefer to save from little claws should work as well. The combination of the two should definitely entice your kitty to the tall, sturdy post. It also comes with catnip to help direct those dastardly toes toward appropriate scratching spots! When introducing the post, you might want to use a pinch of the catnip (included w/ post) rubbed on all sides of the post ... but not really necessary! Think your kitty is just looking for a tall place to stretch and scratch! Hope this helps! Good luck to both of you!!! « Show Less
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I would say if your cat doesn't jump high it would work great! I have 2 smaller dogs and I use it as a separator for the family room and dining area. The door works fantastic to go through.
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I don't think that would work very well. There is 13" between shelves, and as the shelves go up each one is 2" narrower than the one below it. I don't think that would give a cat enough room to climb up. I could be wrong, however. We have three cats and none has ever tried it.
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Yes, the cats would destroy this. I was looking for a divider to just keeping a cat out of a room that like to claw up the furniture and piss it up. Only lasted 3 days and cat found a way to climb it. Other than that, it was a nice looking divider before the cat got to it. Trading in this cat for a dog.
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The back has a single keyhole slot for vertical mounting. You drill a hole in drywall, insert a plastic expanding screw sleeve, screw in a screw with the head protruding, and hang the scratcher from it. In wood you could use the screw without the sleeve. Nothing secures the bottom so it is free to move about - a deficiency in my mind. I tied both ends of mine down securely with twine since my cat clearly prefers a solid object to pull against. Even with the rubber feet, the scratcher moved about on the floor and the cat quickly lost interest.