can a cat fit through the slots?
1884709
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.
1884710
BEWARE! I read the reviews and thought that this would be safe for my adult cat, but it is not. He immediately tried to put his head through the slots and they are wide enough that he might be able to get his head STUCK in the slots. The gap between the door and rest of the frame is particularly wide - though at least there is no danger of being stuck there.
1884711
Our cat can't, she's full grown. They aren't very wide slots. The only way is maybe a tiny kitten
1884712
With a little help, the smaller of my two cats, I was able to push through the slots (just wanted to see if she would fit through). However, my two cats do not try to go through the slots but rather they can jump it if they want. Our main goal was to keep our dog confined to one side of the house and for that it works great.
1884713
The widest gap is 2-3/4". A small cat could easily pass through. A larger cat would have to work at it.
1884714
My cats just jump over it. That's why we got it. To keep the dogs out of the litter box.
1884715
No, I have a three year old tabby that can not get through the gate. We use the gate to keep the baby in and the cat out. so, it works well. I did not use the extension that came with the gate, so I can't speak to that configuration.
1520294
I doubt cats would go for it. The magnets keep the flap pretty secure, so an average cat would need some sure footing and real determination to get through.
944067
Yes I think a cat can open the door as the magnets are not too overpowering. My cat went in and out of our old dog door and it was more difficult to go through. This door should not be a problem for your kitties!
1783461
Yes, but it's not as easy as getting in a regular cat box. I have the box in one room and now a pet gate across the door to that room so the cat has to hop the gate to use his box. Anything to try to keep my dogs from eating the cat poop...ewwww
1372414
The cat would have to be pretty small or pretty persistent to wiggle through. My cat has never tried to squeeze through. The largest openings aren't that big and more towards the middle on my screen, so the cat doesn't even try. I'm sure a younger cat could try, but would probably knock it over before getting through.
1554167
I think 2-10lb cats would fit. It might be cozy but I think it would work. If they are scratchers, the mesh door is pretty destructible. Something to consider.
1755417
I would think both cats could fit in the hole, separately that is. It is 7" in diameter.
1933363
Definitely not! I mean, you might be able to physically squeeze him in there, but it would be a super tight fit and very uncomfortable for the cat.
1372416
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.
1204420
Probably not. The sides don't attach directly to the door and if you have a curious cat it wouldn't work as is. You could try some velcro strips on the sides.
661158
It's possible, but difficult for them, especially if you ensure that you fasten both the neck and belly portions snugly. Because of the velcro, you can size it exactly to the cat. Mine have tried to wiggle out, generally with no success. Warning, though - they run really large. My ten pound cat fits nicely in the extra-small...I suspect the extra large must be designed for a lynx or a bobcat!!! :)
1948854
Just eyeballing it -- maybe a little over 2 inches between bars. I don't think a full-grown cat would be able to squeeze through; a small kitten maybe could. I think the height would be more of the question for using it to contain a cat. If your cat is like a kitten I had, it wouldn't be unrealistic for it to jump to the top of the gate, perch there, and then jump off to where ever it wants to go!! :) That's speculating -- I haven't actually used it with a cat...!!
491504
Yes, you can. Directions are in the manual under training a cat to use the door.
762826
I think it would still work. Perhaps you could cut the hole higher so that he would have extra space. Cats are quite flexible!! This has worked great for us! The dogs are sad they don't get cat food anymore!!
1049582
The inside dimensions are 5 1/2 " high by 5 3/4 wide. You could make a cardboard cut out and see if you cat fits through it as a test.
944064
Unfortunately yes they can. My 13lb cat pushes his way out all the time. My other cat is not willing to push through but with enough time she will pull both flaps open.
376390
unfortunantly not the plastic bowl is specially made to fit if you used a smaller bowl your cat probably would be able to flip it over and get to it. ive read cats can get them open