can this product easily be cut down...using in an indoor pot (18" diameter) and tree having two trunks...want to keep cat from digging in dirt....
50442
Yes, it can be cut using a good sized size or knife. Is do it slowly to make sure out comes out right. Really durable otherwise.
1649828
You can cut it but it is going to lose quality. Best to leave it as is and buy the small pads. They come GREATLY in handy. If you cut it the fiber-type material inside will begin to fall out and ruin the pad.
1592738
hmmm. i'm no professional, but since it's hardwood, you might have to sand it out. I'm thinking it's pretty soaked in there. and to "unsoak' it with more liquid will probably trash it. Is the pee in a super visible place? I was thinking maybe you could spray some Fizzion on, then sprinkle it with baking soda or borax, maybe, to suck up the Fizzion and with luck, the cat pee also. But, I have NO IDEA if this will do something crazy to the floor. I'm curious now, I think I'll have to go online and see if someone has come up with a solution! Good luck!
563516
Absolutely would be. May be hard to clean up though - I would try Simple Green or a Citrus based cleaner, will proably cut it....sorry so long to get back to you
479411
It should be able to handle it just fine. I cut down a tree that had a trunk that was at least 8 inches. Just make sure the chain is well-oiled and snug. The chain on mine came off once, but I was able to get it back on. I think it has a tendency to do this when it is new, so you may have to do some adjusting for a while.
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Bengals are very active cats - indoors you would need to do something at the top as I could see them climbing sides and I think you would need to anchor it to the floor or walls - would hate to see someone get hurt if it collapsed on them.. outside same issues - could you secure it and how about top? good price for something to tart a DIY project though
145446
I think that is a great idea, if a Bohner slicing blade can't get through a cat's claw can't either. Good luck with it and the good thing is you get a left and right glove so you will be totally protected. I can't praise this invention highly enough. Good luck with the cat bathing!
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I had the same problem. I had a friend with a saw help me trim 3/4 inch from the bottom of the closet and main doors. It sounds like a big deal but really isn't. It only took about 20 min. Now I can put about any rug down in the future without ever having the problem again. All of the other doors in the house were trimmed when carpet was put down.
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Wow! Those are pretty big paws! One of my cats has paws that are about 2 inches across and he had no problems scooping out crunch from the fish bowls. It all depends on how you want to use this. If you want something easy for your cat then it probably won't work. However, if you want a puzzle that your cat has to figure out, in order to get the food, then this is a great tool. I have 4 cats and rather than putting food dishes down for them to hoover, I got this and a different puzzle feeder to slow them down and give them something to figure out. There are other options out there, including cutting holes in a cardboard box (like a shoe box), if you are not sure this one will work for you. Wow! Those are pretty big paws! One of my cats has paws that are about 2 inches across and he had no problems scooping out crunch from the fish bowls. It all depends on how you want to use this. If you want something easy for your cat then it probably won't work. However, if you want a puzzle that your cat has to figure out, in order to get the food, then this is a great tool. I have 4 cats and rather than putting food dishes down for them to hoover, I got this and a different puzzle feeder to slow them down and give them something to figure out. There are other options out there, including... » Read More Wow! Those are pretty big paws! One of my cats has paws that are about 2 inches across and he had no problems scooping out crunch from the fish bowls. It all depends on how you want to use this. If you want something easy for your cat then it probably won't work. However, if you want a puzzle that your cat has to figure out, in order to get the food, then this is a great tool. I have 4 cats and rather than putting food dishes down for them to hoover, I got this and a different puzzle feeder to slow them down and give them something to figure out. There are other options out there, including cutting holes in a cardboard box (like a shoe box), if you are not sure this one will work for you. « Show Less
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I have never done that. I think this was intended for lesser functions, like cutting smaller branches for fire wood. I would imagine you would need something bigger, but if time is not a factor, go for it.
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I think it would be wasted outside with dew, rain or moisture in the air... You probably need a commercial cat spray for outside shrubs and such... IMHO, I would only use indoors.
488107
I just stuck mine in an old vase when I got it. It's 15- 16 in. I have had it a while now and it is beautiful grown a little. My problem is my cat likes to chew on it. I would recommend it. I never untied mine either. I want to put it in a planter with pebbles. Definitely recommend. Keep atleast two inches of water on roots.
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My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with just one or two cats would experience more longevity with the product. Sorry I can't be of more help. My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with... » Read More My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with just one or two cats would experience more longevity with the product. Sorry I can't be of more help. « Show Less
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Hello! You can surely grow this in a regular pot. Just dump the soil mix inside the bag in your pot (or your own dirt too I suppose would be fine as well.) The seeds are in a little packet and I found them to be useful enough to fill said ugly sack twice. Hope your kitty (or dog.. I suppose dogs can nibble this as well; don't see why not) enjoys!
562630
Sorry for late response, was out of town. You can cut this down with an electric knife (but it will dull the knife). It would be hard to do with a scissors.
900063
No, I don't think it would keep cats from climbing the tree. The plastic material has agrid pattern that cats could get a foothold on and climb.
1163334
That would depend on the cut you wish to give the cat. The higher number the blade the less amount of fur will be left on the cat.