Is the mesh plastic or fabric? I will be using it for cats and don't want them to be able to claw it open.
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My wife, who is the master user as she wheels our two Yorkies around, indicates "It's mesh and yes it will rip if cats claw at it."
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I would guess cat claws would tear it, but that is only a guess. I use it for my 35 pound dog, and it works great for him, but I'm not sure about cats, since I don't have any.
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It's made of plywood very thick piece, topped with a thick piece of foam like material but soft and wrapped with a plush fabric. My cats love it, I have 2, one on each side of the house. It holds my almost 20 lb cat. You won't be disappointed.
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It's some sort of fabric that looks like it would shred eventually. It's not plastic or anything. If they have claws, they could claw it. Truthfully, it didn't last long enough for them to do any damage. A piece of junk.
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I think the fabric will hold up, we have a cat with claws. I bought the love seats for a 6 bed assisted living, so they are getting alot of use.
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The material is a pretty durable nylon but never having owned a cat I'm not sure if it would stand up to a determined feline. I can tell you that my children love this toy and provides lots of fun, especially on rainy days and in the winter. Unlike the plastic ball pits they can bounce on the sides adding extra fun! Overall I am happy with the product. If you do get it make sure to get 1,000 crush proof balls...500 balls is not enough. Little housekeeping tip, I find the easiest way to clean the balls is loading them up in a bin and dumping them in the bathtub with a mild cleaning solution. Hope this helps...good luck!
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It is made of some type flimsy nylon or plastic, I am not sure but it is not strong enough to withstand deer tearing through it in my opinion. I set up a section in my backyard and my 9 lb. cat ran right through it.
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No mesh, and the top does not latch in a cat proof manner like my other. My cat can escape from this every time now even secured to the carriers best ability.
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I'm not sure what the netting is made of but it has a plastic coating. I have one cat that likes to put his claws through it and stretch. I can see that it's flexible and if they can get their mouths on it they might be able to chew through it. Other than that these are great carriers. I have two and used them everyday.
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I ordered two of these. They are both made from a sturdy plastic. I bought them for my cat who had arthritis in her legs. It's pretty strong even for a small dog. If you did not receive the plastic version, you should return it or ask for a replacement.
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What F Funney says is true. It is made of very cheap plastic, though, especially for the price. There are two "panels" attached to either end of the plastic tube. One has already been blown off- it was only held in place by a small rivet.It works for feral cats, but is far from what I expected.You could probably do better with a wooden crate, if you can find one.
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The plastic is very hard. It's very sturdy. We use this for our cat. We can fit a small litter box in the back of it and our cat has enough remaining room to lie down, turn around, and stand up.
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Its kind of a rubberised backing. Fabric is repellent. My cat peed on it and it did not get onto my new couch. For 30.00ish bucks it's worth it.
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It is a thick plastic material. mine is kept inside the garage for my cats. I did buy an electric pet bed for them. Keeps my kitties warm.
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It is hard plastic, but a little flexible.You can bend the tail a little, but it returns to its original position.The mouth is articulated, so you can put it to be opened or closed.
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It is plastic. Looks a lot like cardboard but much more sturdy. My cat loves this barn.
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The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how... » Read More The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. « Show Less
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I don't know. What Catspaw said is exactly what I would say. It's a very hard rigid plastic.