How wide are the slats? will they allow a cat to pass through but keep a small poodle out? Seems a little too tall for cats to jump over easily.
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they are about 2.5-3" in between, so maybe a really skinny cat could get through. our cat is able to easily jump over - he is 12 years old.
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No. We removed one of the slats so our cats could get through it, but I'm afraid that would likely also let your poodle through.
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I have two of these and while I don't know the exact size of the doors, I do know that they are the same on both sides. I don't have raccoons where I'm at, but I'm guessing that they would have a harder time getting in do to their width. Our largest cat is 16 lbs and he can get in, but it's more of a struggle for him.
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the actual opening is 5-3/4"x6" and my 14+# panther cat fits through no sweat -- it's kind of amazing, since he's pretty tall. important not to have it at floor level, more like 4-6'' off the ground. From the outside ours is at least 8-10" off the ground and neither our big cat nor our tiny cat (6#) have trouble with it. If he wants to go in or out, I bet your cat will be just fine -- the hardest part I've found is simply getting them to push the door open with their noses.
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Hi Karen. It depends on the size of your dogs. Unless they are very small they will figure it out and jump over it as my 2 cats did. But I put two mats widthwise across the door to my carpeted dining room and the extra width was too much area for them to easily breach.... so it worked for me. Also the mats were very effective to keep the little rascals of the sofa... bed... whatever. I would recommend them. Jan M.
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I do love my gate. My cat can't get through, but I'd check the specs online. If you have a mini or teacup puppy, they may be able to squeeze through....though foubtful.
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They are about 2.5 inches apart. My cats haven't been able to walk through them. However, they can jump over it pretty easily.
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I'm not sure exact measurements right now but our cats can get through them. There is something you can buy and attach to the gate to ensure nothing can get through though.
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I think most cats would be able to sneak through the bottom corners. The opening on the bottom corners is a little bit wider. Also, all cats I've ever owned could probably jump over this gate.
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Perhaps a kitten could fit, but not an adult cat. The bars are only 2-1/2" apart. Even a slender cat's head won't fit through. It's also too high for them to jump. I love it! To me this gate is perfect for small animal separation, but I don't know that I would trust it to keep a child contained, unless you use the mounting cups. The pressure installation just isn't sturdy enough for that.
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I have two 10 lb cats. They got on it a couple times to sniff around, but they don't really like it. It didn't wobble too much, but I think if they really got to playing they might knock it over. I say get a wider width and not so tall it might be better. Looking into making my own from real tree logs. Good luck.
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I have to 12# cats, they get in and out just fine. As long we they are not terribly tall, it should be good. &#128522;
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At the top where the hinge is and the interlock it's about 17 inches. In everywhere else except the top and bottom it's closer to 18 3/4 inches. As to height, that's a slight bit variable as it depends on how you install but it will always be close to 36 inches or 3 feet. For my install it's 3 feet 1/2 inch in height. Our cats can jump over it, barely. Our dog can't or perhaps doesn't try.
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16" is the outside measurement and yes it would be good for an average cat; mine are small and could easily fit in together. However the sorounding wall is not as high or thick as is shown in the picture. (Probably half of that)
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the two lower condos are 12" measured from the inside. The upper of the two, is only half a shelf. If your cats like to snuggle in tight spaces, then the lower condo will work. My 18lb cat uses it all the time, my smaller 7lb never. Both cats love to lounge on the shelves and stretch using the posts. But Beware, I have two of these cat condos, and both of them have one shelf, that is not carpeted both top and bottom and The condo walls are not carpeted inside.
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Probably not. Once our very clever Poodle managed to get her head through a corner and get stuck and we had to stop, extricate her and re-attach the barrier. There are spaces around the edges that are slightly larger. Cats are smaller, more persistent, and "slipperier." I would assume they could get through. I really think transporting kitties requires a cat crate or carrier. That's how we move ours around.
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I have used this gate for years and any fairly nimble cat can DEFINITELY jump it. Even my highest jumping dog couldn't clear it, but none of my 3 cats (even my older, lazy one) has had a problem jumping it when they want to. The cats usually jump to the top and stand there and then jump down. The top bar is only about 3/4 of an inch wide but that is plenty for most cats to stand on. However, I don't think there are many grown cats that could fit through the bars - the widest gap is less than 2.5 inches. None of my adult cats can go through the bars (smallest is 9 pounds), but a kitten could certainly get through. I have used this gate for years and any fairly nimble cat can DEFINITELY jump it. Even my highest jumping dog couldn't clear it, but none of my 3 cats (even my older, lazy one) has had a problem jumping it when they want to. The cats usually jump to the top and stand there and then jump down. The top bar is only about 3/4 of an inch wide but that is plenty for most cats to stand on. However, I don't think there are many grown cats that could fit through the bars - the widest gap is less than 2.5 inches. None of my adult cats can go through the bars (smallest is 9 pounds), but a kitten could... » Read More I have used this gate for years and any fairly nimble cat can DEFINITELY jump it. Even my highest jumping dog couldn't clear it, but none of my 3 cats (even my older, lazy one) has had a problem jumping it when they want to. The cats usually jump to the top and stand there and then jump down. The top bar is only about 3/4 of an inch wide but that is plenty for most cats to stand on. However, I don't think there are many grown cats that could fit through the bars - the widest gap is less than 2.5 inches. None of my adult cats can go through the bars (smallest is 9 pounds), but a kitten could certainly get through. « Show Less
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I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the results Frank Ok, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.