4-Step Pet Steps for Cats: What the Listing Shows

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This guide covers one listing of 4-step pet steps for cats: a gray engineered-wood pet step set made by GreenPetopia, sold in a 4-step option, with a top sleeping area and two sisal scratching posts. The listing describes it for cats and dogs, and it names older cats, small dogs and pets with limited mobility as its main users. This guide covers what the listing says about the height, the top perch, the steps, the material and the assembly. It also notes what the listing leaves out. The facts come from the listing and from the two sources at the end.

Quick answer

• The listing gives a height of 29 inches and a top sleeping area of 15.8 by 11.8 inches.
• The listing describes 0.6-inch thick particle board with non-skid feet, and a weight capacity of 150 pounds for the pet.
• The listing says the set suits high beds up to 36 inches, with steps removed or added to match the bed.
• The listing names both a 4-step and a 3-step figure, so check the option you order before buying.

What the listing describes

The listing describes a set of pet steps with a top sleeping area and two sisal cat scratching posts, plus a fluffy ball. The material is engineered wood, and the color is gray. The product dimensions are 23 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide and 29 inches high, and the item weighs 17.8 pounds.

The listing says the steps are covered in soft velvet fabric that gives traction, which it describes as a way to reduce slips. The fabric is on the steps, not the frame, and the listing describes it as plush material that can be cleaned with a lint roller, small brush or vacuum.

Height and bed fit

The listing says the set is 29 inches high and suits high beds up to 36 inches. It says the owner can remove or add steps to match the bed height. The listing describes a bed range from 18 to 36 inches, so the buyer should measure the bed before ordering.

The listing does not give the step rise for each step, but the 29-inch overall height gives a useful reference. For a bed close to the top of that range, the owner may need to add steps. Measure from the floor to the bed surface, and compare it with the stated range.

Top perch and posts

The top sleeping area is 15.8 by 11.8 inches. The listing describes the top area as a sleeping area for the cat. It also describes two sisal scratching posts as part of the set, which gives the cat a second scratching option away from furniture.

Scratching is a normal behavior for cats, and the ASPCA recommends offering a variety of scratchers so the owner can learn what a cat prefers. A sisal post is one choice. The listing does not describe the sisal’s density or how long the posts last.

Weight and stability

The listing says the set is made from 0.6-inch thick particle board, with non-skid feet to help prevent slipping. It gives a pet weight capacity of 150 pounds. That figure is the listing’s own statement of capacity, and it does not come from a test description in the listing.

The listing describes the structure as stable and says the non-skid feet help prevent slipping. Check the set on a level floor before a cat uses it, and keep the feet on a clean surface.

Assembly and care

The listing says assembly is simple and includes instructions. It names a lint roller, a small brush or a vacuum as the cleaning tools for the plush covering. The listing does not give an assembly time or a list of tools needed for assembly.

Check every joint after assembly, because the listing does not describe a tightening schedule. Re-check the posts and the top perch once the set has been in use for a few weeks.

Model number and option

The product page shows the size option as 4-step, but the product details list the item model number as 3-step. The listing does not explain the difference. Confirm the option you are ordering on the product page, and compare the height against the bed you have in mind.

What the listing does not say

The listing does not describe the set as escape-proof or predator-proof, and this guide makes no such claim. It does not give a load rating for each step, and it does not describe the step rise. It does not describe a warranty period.

The 150-pound capacity is the listing’s stated figure for the pet. A cat is far below that figure, but the listing does not say how the steps respond to a cat jumping from one step to the next.

Senior cats and steps

International Cat Care notes that tall, vertical posts can place strain on arthritic joints, and that horizontal scratching posts are easier for older cats to use. A set of steps with a lower rise may be easier for an older cat to use than a tall scratching post, but the listing does not say the set is for arthritic cats. Watch the cat’s movement on the steps before relying on them.

Ohio State University’s Indoor Pet Initiative notes that a cat may like to sleep curled up in a cat tree or on a bed or sofa. A top perch that the cat can reach by steps gives that rest spot an easy route.

How we chose this listing

This listing was chosen from the Cat Stairs and Steps category because it is a complete step set with stated height, material and weight. The guide covers one product and does not compare it with other step sets.

Who this suits

The set suits an owner with an older cat that needs help reaching a high bed or couch, or a small dog that uses the same route. It also suits an owner who wants a scratching post and a perch on the same set.

It is not a fit for a bed higher than the stated range, for an owner who needs a documented step rise, or for an owner who needs a clear answer on the 3-step and 4-step options.

What we could not verify

The listing names both a 4-step option and a 3-step model number, and it does not explain the difference. It does not give the rise of each step, a load figure for each step, or a test method for the 150-pound capacity it states for the pet. The listing gives no assembly time, and it does not say how many cats can share the top sleeping area of 15.8 by 11.8 inches. The product page includes plush covering on the steps, but the listing does not describe how the covering wears. ICATcare notes that cats differ in the surfaces they prefer to scratch, so a scratching post is not guaranteed to suit every cat. Confirm these points before ordering for an older cat.

Related reading

For related reading on this site, see our cat door guide and our scratcher guide, which cover the same space from a different angle.

FAQ

Can the steps be used for a cat on a high bed?

The listing says the set suits high beds up to 36 inches and that steps can be removed or added. Measure the bed before ordering.

Does the listing give a weight limit?

The listing gives a pet weight capacity of 150 pounds. It does not describe a separate load test for each step.

Are the posts sisal?

The listing describes two sisal cat scratching posts as part of the set.

Can the set be taken apart for moving?

The listing describes removing or adding steps to match a bed height. It does not describe a method for moving the whole set between rooms.

Sources

• International Cat Care, Special considerations for senior cats: horizontal scratching posts are easier for older cats to use than tall, vertical posts that can strain arthritic joints.
• Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative, Resting Areas: a cat may like to sleep curled up in a cat tree or on a bed or sofa.
• International Cat Care, Scratching on furniture and carpets: cats differ in whether they prefer to scratch on vertical or horizontal surfaces.