Extra secure and sturdy bridges for cats of all sizes, but specifically designed for large and heavier cats. Ideal for chonkier cats, or for large breeds such as the Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Savannah, Norwegian Forest Cat, and Highlander.
The bridges have extra-wide slats that provide large cats with ample space to freely move around. They can pass each other and turn around without issue.
It can be attached to our BigCat and Giant shelves, and some of the standard Wally shelves that are deeper than 30cm. The bridge is 30cm/11.8'' deep, and the length depends on the chosen model. Each bar is 10cm / 3.9" and the gap is 9-10mm, so each bar adds 11cm / 4.1" to the bridge length.
Made out of 18mm thick birch plywood, which makes it sturdy, but heavy, which means it shouldn't be mounted on flimsy cat shelves.
When mounted properly, it can hold multiple large cats.
They're simple suspension bridges, with two hard-bearing sisal or PP ropes carrying the bars. and following a hyperbolic curve, the CATenary. The curve is stiffened and made more stable by 4 screws on each bar (2 in every rope), ensuring that the bars stay in place. The stiffness allows the bridges to be more stable and to carry much more weight while reducing the twisting motion.
Our bridges are uniquely safe. The spacing between the bars is less than a cm, which doesn't leave room for cats' paws to get stuck. The slats gently move, and the motion between the slats is minimal. The gentle sway of the bridge is pleasing to cats.
Also, the wood is sanded down to perfection, and all the edges are rounded off for extra safety.
The bridges should be spaced out to form a gentle curve, not dangle in a U form. Also, bridges are not the same as ladders. Bridges connect two spaces of similar height. If the bridge is set incorrectly, there is a chance your cat/s might avoid using it. If you place it as a ladder, with one end being significantly higher than the other, cat/s will likely jump over it.
Our Wide Bridges are generally fully carpeted or have artificial grass on top, but could also work without carpeting for setups that need to be regularly cleaned and disinfected, or you just love them looking cleaner(there is an option of adding some non-slip transparent adhesive tape that's meant for stairs. We personally haven't tried it yet, but will do so in the future).
Our furniture is tested by cats at the local shelter and foster homes, and by our large cat clowder.
📏 DIMENSIONS 📐:
Height: up to 10cm / 3.9" (depending on tension)
Width: 30cm / 11.8"
Length: Variable - Please pick the desired length from the options or contact us for custom dimensions
Each segment of the bridge is 30cm x 10cm / 11.8" x 3.9" with about 9mm / 3/8" spacing between them, depending on the tension.
Length is determined by the number of segments - from 6 to 12 bars as standard options, and others available on request.
BigCat Flat 55 - 55 x 37 x 16 cm / 21.7" x 14.6" x 6.3"
Giant 1-Step - 22 x 37 x 16 cm / 8.7" x 14.6" x 6.3"
Solo mounting bracket - 30 x 8 cm / 11.8" x 3.2"