Anyone who has a cat at home knows that cats love to climb up and down around the house. Whether it's a specially designed jumping platform or a shelf meant for storage, any elevated surface becomes an irresistible challenge for these agile creatures. Recently, a Japanese netizen shared that their "inverted T-shaped range hood" often serves as a resting spot for their cat, raising concerns about its weight capacity.
The user, known by the nickname @cybele_nakano, posted a photo of their cat perched on the range hood and inquired with Panasonic, the manufacturer of the appliance, about whether it could safely support the cat's weight. In response, Panasonic clarified that this part of the range hood was not designed for holding items and advised against allowing cats to climb on it due to safety considerations.
Hello, regarding the range hood issue, this area was not originally designed to hold items. Therefore, for safety reasons, please avoid letting the cat climb up there 🙇♀️. The commonly seen range hoods in the past were slanted, but now the mainstream designs are more stylish and easy to clean (which is the type that attracts cats to climb on). Due to their nature, such high and comfortable places are very appealing to them, so please be extra cautious 😸.
Panasonic further explained that traditional range hoods were typically slanted, while modern designs are more stylish and easier to clean—features that also attract cats. The company acknowledged that such high and comfortable spots are naturally appealing to cats, urging owners to be cautious.
Community Reactions
Despite Panasonic's official stance, many Japanese netizens chimed in with their own experiences of cats loving to climb onto these appliances. Here are some notable comments:
- "It's impossible meow, even if I knock over the pretty jar placed by my owner, I still want to climb up there meow... It probably weighs about 3.5 kg; can it hold that?"
- "I showed it a warning document and applied some pressure; I hope for your guidance in the future."
- "Ah, oh no..."
- "I really like staying here~~"
- "I often climb up there."
- "For safety reasons, please do not let the cat climb up."
- "I knew I shouldn't climb up (thinking of the cat that loved climbing before) (next time I’ll immediately take it down if it climbs up again...)"
- "Can Kiki, who weighs over 5 kg, hold on?"
- "It has been jumping up there every day for the past 8 years; it probably thinks this is a higher cat jump platform."
- "My cats, Shiro and the late Aslan, both loved climbing up on high places like range hoods."
- "The official says it's not allowed w, but they still love to climb; even I sometimes put things on top."
Conclusion
This amusing yet concerning situation highlights the natural climbing instincts of cats and the challenges pet owners face in managing their curious behaviors. While Panasonic has made its position clear regarding the safety of its appliances, it seems that many feline companions will continue to seek out high places regardless of warnings.
Do you have a cat with similar climbing habits?
