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PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels vs AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House

Buy the PAWHUT 39" wheeled house if you want a multi-level enclosure you can roll around and reach into from the top. It gives cats three platforms, a hammock, a litter-box-sized entrance and a four-mode flap door, and owners of this style of fir-and-mesh cage report it holds up for one or two cats. The AsterOutdoor cabinet is the quieter, sturdier pick: melamine board and a metal frame feel more solid than thin fir and mesh, and the built-in scratching mat adds a job the PAWHUT lacks. But it is a closed cabinet with no stated platforms, hammock, wheels or flap lock, so it suits a cat that wants a den, not a climbing frame.

  • Choose the PAWHUT 39" cat house if you have one or two cats up to 12 lbs each and want vertical play space, a hammock, wheels and a lockable flap door.
  • Choose the AsterOutdoor cabinet if you want a solid, furniture-like hideout with a scratching mat that blends into a room and does not need to move.

Prices

  • PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels: $189.95 at Lowe's (checked today)
  • AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House: $124.99 at Wayfair (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House is $64.96 cheaper than the PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
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39" Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels, 3 Platforms, Hammock & Openable Top, Light Gray

PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels

39" Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels, 3 Platforms, Hammock & Openable Top, Light Gray

$189.95at Lowe'sChecked 4 h ago
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Pros
  • Three platforms and a hammock give real climbing and napping space
  • Wheels with two brakes let you reposition it easily
  • Openable top and three doors make cleaning and petting simple
  • Four-mode flap door controls when the cat can come and go
  • Large entrance fits a standard litter box
Cons
  • Fir and mesh build feels lighter than a solid cabinet
  • No scratching surface, so claws may still find the sofa
  • Assembly required
  • Prop 65 warning applies for California buyers
AsterOutdoor
Wooden Cat House with Built-In Scratching Mat, Heavy-Duty Melamine Board & Metal Frame Enclosed Cat Cabinet

AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House

Wooden Cat House with Built-In Scratching Mat, Heavy-Duty Melamine Board & Metal Frame Enclosed Cat Cabinet

5(1 rating)
$124.99at WayfairChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Melamine board and metal frame feel solid and wear-resistant
  • Built-in scratching mat protects furniture
  • Enclosed design gives a shy cat a quiet den
  • Light wood grain and black frame suit most rooms
Cons
  • No platforms, hammock or wheels
  • No stated flap lock or top access
  • Few published specs: no size, weight limit or cat count
  • Harder to clean inside a closed cabinet

What separates them

PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with WheelsAsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House
StructureFir wood frame with mesh walls, open to view and airEnclosed cabinet in melamine board with a metal frame
LevelsThree platforms plus a hammockSingle enclosed cabinet space, no stated platforms
MobilityFour wheels, two with brakesNo wheels; meant to stay in place
ScratchingNo scratching surfaceBuilt-in scratching mat
Access and cleaningThree doors, openable top, large entrance for a litter boxCabinet opening only, no stated door count or top access
Entry controlFlap door with four locking modesNo stated lockable flap
Build feelLighter at 39 lbs; mesh panels flex moreThicker board and anti-rust metal, described as heavy-duty
Cat fitStated for 1-2 cats up to 12 lbs each, 22 lbs per platformNo stated cat count or weight limit

Price history

$189.95$124.99
Nov 9Nov 10
  • PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels: lowest $189.95 on Nov 9 at Lowe's; $189.95 on Nov 10.
  • AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House: lowest $124.99 on Nov 9 at Wayfair.

Prices at every store

PAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with Wheels

  • PAWHUTNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $199.99Checked 4 h ago
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  • Lowe'sNew

    Availability unknown

    $189.95Free shippingChecked 4 h ago
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  • Kohl'sNew

    Availability unknown

    $316.99Checked 4 h ago
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Also available at

  • ocdecor-v9Check price at ocdecor-v9
  • Room & DecorCheck price at Room & Decor
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AsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House

  • WayfairNew

    In stock

    $124.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit Wayfair
  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $138.16Checked 4 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecPAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with WheelsAsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House
Overall dimensions39.25" L x 23.5" W x 43.25" H—
Number of platformsthree platforms—
Wheelsfour wheels—
Materialfir wood with mesh walls—
Suitable cats1-2 cats, each up to 12 lbs—
Number of doors3 doors—
Flap door locking optionsfour locking options—
Wheels with brakes2 with brakes—
Platform size10.8"/10.8"/21.7" L x 9.4" W (27.5/27.5/55 x 24…—
Weight capacity22 lbs (10 kg) per platform—
Item weight39 lbs—
Height off the ground3.1" (8 cm)—
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SpecPAWHUT Indoor Wooden Cat House with WheelsAsterOutdoor Wooden Cat House
Height (Feet)3.54—
Length (Feet)3.27—
Width (Feet).83—
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)true—
color—Brown

Questions and answers

Which is better for two cats?
The PAWHUT. It is rated for one or two cats up to 12 lbs each, with three platforms at 22 lbs capacity and a hammock, so two cats can spread out. The AsterOutdoor cabinet states no cat count or weight limit and offers one enclosed space.
Which lasts longer?
The AsterOutdoor should hold up better over years. Melamine board with a metal frame resists wear and moisture better than thin fir panels and mesh, which can flex and loosen. The PAWHUT's moving parts, wheels and flap, are the first things to wear.
Is the AsterOutdoor worth stepping up to?
Only if you want a solid, furniture-style den with a scratching mat and do not need climbing space or wheels. If your cat climbs and you want to move the house around, the PAWHUT gives more for the same job.
Can I use either for a kitten or a senior cat?
Both work, but for different reasons. The PAWHUT's platforms and hammock suit a playful kitten, while its 3.1-inch ground clearance and ramp-free levels are easy for an older cat. The AsterOutdoor's enclosed cabinet is better for a cat that wants to hide.
Does either control when my cat comes out?
Only the PAWHUT. Its flap door has four modes: out only, in only, both ways, and fully locked. The AsterOutdoor lists no lockable flap.
Which is easier to clean?
The PAWHUT. Three doors, an openable top and a large front entrance let you reach the litter box and wipe surfaces. The AsterOutdoor is a closed cabinet with no stated door layout, so cleaning means reaching through the opening.

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