I really like almost everything about this cat tree. It looks great, feels sturdy and well built, and overall the quality is excellent. Unfortunately, there is one design flaw that is significant enough that it really affects how much my cats can actually enjoy and use the tree
The platform directly below the very top section is simply too narrow. My cats often struggle to get enough footing or space to make the jump up to the top. They have missed the jump several times, and there have even been a couple of occasions where they fell or went off the side while trying. Because of this, they have become hesitant to climb to the upper portion and don’t use the tree out of fear.
It’s especially disappointing because the top section is one of the nicest features of the tree, but it isn’t very useful if the cats can’t comfortably and safely reach it. For the price, I really wish they had made that lower platform wider or added another step to provide a safer route to the top.
I genuinely love the construction, appearance, and overall quality. If the access to the top were redesigned, I would be extremely happy with it. Unfortunately, such a small design choice has a surprisingly has a big impact on an otherwise excellent cat tree