VIWAT Metal Animal Cage, 6-tier, Removable Tray

The size is perfect, providing ample space for my pets to roam around and play. Assembly was straightforward, and the metal construction feels sturdy and reliable. It’s great to have multiple tiers to keep everything organized and accessible.

I liked the item fine, but a little plastic piece was broken off upon arrival. I took a picture and reached out to customer service because I didn’t want to end up getting stuck with an unusable item. However, I needed it ASAP, so I ended up setting it up to see if the flaws were workable. I was pleased to see that I was easily able to avoid using the broken piece by arranging the shelves in a way where I didn’t need that piece. I didn’t follow up with CS and forgot about the issue I brought up with them. A couple weeks later, with no contact from me, the company sent me a new, undamaged shelf! Customer service like this is so important to me. I added an extra shelf that “floats” with no ramps for the kittens to jump on. The bottom screen layer was warped, but I literally will never have a reason to use it so it didn’t matter.

The item itself was exactly what I needed for my foster kittens. I have worn hardwood floors and like to contain them while they’re potty training. But, I want them to have opportunity for growth. I wanted a name brand one of these, but decided to take a chance on an off brand version. It is half the price, and it cost less than used. I figured I’d return it if it was really poor quality. It is smaller than a 3 tier CN, but I don’t mind that at all. The important thing is the amount of levels in this thing. The kittens don’t need each level to be taller. They just need each level to be stimulating, appropriate for their needs, and fun.

It’s very easy to figure out how to set up, but the instructions are not as clear as they could be. If each part was labeled with stickers, it would be even better. But I was able to look at the pictures and figure out which piece was which. I needed to undo a few steps but the way became clear as I was building. Included tools are all you need. I built it by myself in about 10-15 min. Now that I know how to do it, it probably won’t take more than 5.

It’s easy to clean. The bottom tray slides out but you need to turn a little piece so there’s no way for the babies to push the tray out by themselves and escape. I can take the bottom tray out and hose it off, or wipe it down with enzyme wipes. The entire thing is on wheels so if I needed to, I could wheel it outside and hose the whole thing off.

It’s way better than a kennel because the footprint is smaller. You can make use of all the vertical space while taking up less floor room. It’s easy to move around because of the wheels, unlike typical metal kennels. The only downside is that it doesn’t easily fold down for storage like a kennel. You have to take it apart and make sure all the pieces stay together.

All in all it suits my needs well. If I need another one like it, I’ll probably buy this same one again. Definitely worth a chance.

When putting together the cage, the parts are not labeled. The instructions were hard to follow. It is hard to put in the shelves and ramps. . and difficult to line up the shelves evenly and reach the back end of the cage to attach. The ramps are not secured firmly. I just finished putting it together and I am feeling so frustrated.