Absolutely NOT!! If fact, my two are banned from the kitchen. That's because it's so small. It's just a galley like kitchen with an entrance only. When I first moved in, I almost stepped on Speckles tail a couple of times so now I've trained them to stay out. Other than that, they have free run wherever they want to go, including the bathroom counters.

Because they are older and not very curious, they really have no desire to go exploring very much. Besides, Max has no interest, and Speckles can't jump that high. Poor girl can't even jump on the bed anymore without a step-stool to help her.