Will my cat be able to jump
or climb over the gate?
We have many customers using Retract-A-Gate successfully with cats.
Most cats are usually
inclined not to jump up and over things; they want a flat surface
to land on first before they
jump back down. Since Retract-A-Gate does not offer a "ledge" for
them to jump up to,
most cats will not jump over the gate. Also, we are unaware of any
cats being able to climb
over the gate.
What is the mesh fabric made of and how durable is it?
The material used for Retract-A-Gate is a tough vinyl and polyester
composite mesh screen.
In other applications this same mesh is used for truck tarps to hold
down cargo. The mesh
material is UV, mildew, and highly scratch/claw resistant and has
been proven to stand up
to use by cats. As tough as the mesh is, it will not have a long
life if used for cats with
behavioral problems or ones which ncessantly scratch and bite. For
cats with these issues,
we recommend you use a rigid steel gate.
Will my cat be able to get under the gate?
When mounted correctly, Retract-A-Gate will sit flush with the floor
with only about a 1/4
inch gap below the mesh. When the gate is locked, no more material
can be pulled from
the reel so the mesh can not be easily pushed up. Most cats do not
burrow or dig so this is
normally not a problem. Additionally, the gaps on the left and right
of the gate are less
than 2 inches which is too small for most cats to fit through. |
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