How large is the space between each bar? I need a gate to keep my cats upstairs in my shared condo so they won't destroy my roommates furniture.
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The gap is 2 5/8". My cat cannot get through it. Pretty sure they can jump over though.
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Good morning, The space between the bars is 2 5/8". A small cat could get thru without any problems. I have in the past woven son cloth from side to side and that worked great.I hope this helps. Michael Hutchings
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I have a large cat too (15lbs) and she is able to fit comfortably inside the cat condo and she enjoys the scratching post (one side is very shredded). This is large enough for bigger kitties but if your cat is prone to leaping on and off the top of the condos I recommend that you position the condo against a wall as it is not super sturdy. It is not something I consider a big deal, just something to keep in mind. That being said, for the price you cannot beat this condo, I shopped around quite a bit. Assembly was easy enough. Just rub some catnip on it and you're good to go. Hope this helps.
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Nothing except a closed door would keep my cat out of a room. He's a climber/jumper and has no problem getting on the refrigerator! If yours is not that acrobatic, try stacking two gates. That worked for us when we had a climbing dog.
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Our gate is set at 49" but it looks like it is adjustable by 3" increments. Hope this helps :) It has been a great gate for us so far. We use it at the top of the basement stairs. Keeps the baby safe but allows the cat to get to his litter box.
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I guess it depends on the size of your cat and how high they can jump. My cats cannot get throught the bars but can jump it easily. I don't think there is a gate out there they couldn't jump over though. It would have to be at least 4 feet high and that might not even be enough.
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This is a short gate approximately 20 inches tall. I have cats and believe me, this gate will do nothing to deter cats. They can easily jump over it.
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Gate doesn't automatically shut. You need to shut it yourself. Stays open if u like and I have 2 cats and they fit right between bars.
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Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would definitely recommend them. It takes a bit to get used to the locking mechanism, but once you do, they are great. Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would... » Read More Hi Stephanie, Amazon asked me to answer this because we have three of these gates. I am not from the company. The answer depends on how you install it, but if you go as low as you can, the space is maybe an inch. There are two ways to close the gate. One just closed, where you could get more space by pushing on the gate (as my labrador retriever has found out and escaped through), and two, by locking it. When the gate is locked, you cannot get any slack at all (assuming everything you secure it to doesn't move- ha!) Hope that helps. Also, we have really liked our gates, and I would definitely recommend them. It takes a bit to get used to the locking mechanism, but once you do, they are great. « Show Less
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Hi, Jenny -- I'm not sure what you mean by "house" dimensions; if you're referring to that central core/cubbies area, my two cats don't use that portion, but I didn't think they would do so since they love to be up high. They love the upper perches and use them day and night. I have two cat condos -- the other one is similar in height but it a different brand -- and both cats use both condos. I hope this is helpful.
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I had the condo and needed new shelves. So it's just the shelves. The condo itself is great and when not in use can be left open and the cats will go in and out of it. But the shelves need to be secure and those that I purchased are not -- and my condo is 23 inches, exactly what the instructions require, and the shelves would not stay in place. With this condo we must have shelves to expand the amount of room for the cat.
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2 inches between gate bars others on sides a little less. I use it at my back door to keep my 4 lb 6 oz multipoo from scratching my door. I love it , would also b great inside my house. Highly recommend made well, and can swing in or out or u can adjust so it only swings on way. Hope this helps. Would b fine for children I see no problems. Jan
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The large pagoda is roughly 50" high and 20" wide and deep. The house itself is 20 wide x20 deep x13 high and the door is 7wide x8 high. My 18 pound cat can easily get in and sleep the day away. The only problem that I found, and did not notice when I bought it is that my cats have a problem getting up to the house and I had to improvise a ramp system for them to get up and down. They enjoy the lower shelves also. Hope this helps.
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The spaces are not that big - at the most 4". If a cat squeezed through, it would either break one of the slats or make it fall over...I would think.
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It is approximately 12-14 inches and about 4 inches in width. My experience is they do not work. My cats will not use it on the doorknob and I have 2 cats. I think because it moves and is not sturdy. But you could try it lying on the ground. The LOVE the detachable cat toy, though. But I had to just put mine on the floor...and they still do not use that often. But each cat is different! So good luck!
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The gaps in the bars may be a little wide for a cat, offering the possibility of a stuck head or an outright failure to stop your cat from squeezing through. I would qualify my answer by saying that I have never tried using ours for a cat and that my experience is baby/toddler only. I'm just offering an opinion based on the spacing between the bars, which is wider than a normal tension mounted pet gate, of which we have 3.
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More than ample. Your cat will have tons of fun in the cat condo. My cats are still loving theirs. They sleep in it during the day too.
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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.