Which pet gates are best for keeping a cat in?

Height is the thing to look at. A standard gate of around 76 cm is easy for many cats to jump, so choose one of the taller pet gates in our range. The PawHut stair gate with a cat door stands 106 cm high, and the PawHut retractable mesh gate that extends to 300 cm is 104 cm tall.

How does a pet gate with a cat door work?

The cat door is a small opening built into the lower part of the gate frame. The cat walks through it, while a larger dog stays on the other side. PawHut makes these gates in several widths, including 75 to 85 cm pressure-fit and 76 to 104 cm. On the extra tall versions, the main door also closes automatically behind you.

How do I measure for a pet gate?

Measure the width of the opening at the height the pet gate will sit, because skirting boards and door frames can narrow the gap near the floor. Then compare it with the stated range. Our pressure-fit gates start at 74 cm, and the widest goes from 75 to 145 cm. Pick a gate where your measurement sits inside the range, not at the very edge.

Do pet gates need drilling?

Most of ours don’t. The pressure-fit metal pet gates hold in place by pushing against both sides of the opening, so there are no screws in the walls. Retractable mesh gates and freestanding wooden gates are the other options. Freestanding gates stand on their own support feet, so nothing touches the wall at all.

What sizes do freestanding pet gates come in?

Sizes run from a small 75 x 53 cm PawHut freestanding panel up to a vidaXL gate with nine panels, a door and a total length of 450 cm. In between, there are PawHut wooden gates at 61 cm high in 155 cm and 207.5 cm lengths, and vidaXL 3-panel gates at 150 cm.

Can I use a pet gate on the stairs?

Some can be, and the product title will say so. The PawHut 106 cm tall gate with a cat door, the 74 to 101 cm extra tall gate and the 75 to 82 cm auto-close gate are all listed for stairs. Check each product page for where it can be fitted, and follow the fitting instructions. At the top of the stairs, watch for a bottom bar that could trip someone.

Do pet gates have a door you can walk through?

Many of them do. The pressure-fit PawHut gates have walk-through doors, and most close on their own and double lock. The 76 to 81 cm gate opens both ways. Among the freestanding pet gates, the PawHut 4-panel oak gate has a lockable door, and the vidaXL 450 cm wooden gate includes one. For a bigger fenced area, see our pet playpens.

Can I buy pet gates from Bossy Cat?

Yes. Our Pet Gates range includes PawHut extra tall gates with cat doors, pressure-fit metal gates with auto-close doors, retractable mesh gates and vidaXL freestanding wooden gates. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.

Pet Gates & Cat Gates

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A new kitten that needs one room to itself, or a dog that keeps heading upstairs. A gate makes either one easier to manage.

For cats, height matters most. The tallest PawHut gates here stand 104 cm and 106 cm high, and several gates have a small cat door built into the frame. The cat can pass through while a larger dog stays on the other side. Cat door gates start at 74 cm wide and go up to 104 cm.

For dogs, the pressure-fit metal gates fit standard doorways and hallways without drilling. Most have an auto-close door and a double lock, and the widest stretches from 75 to 145 cm. If your gap is wider still, the retractable mesh gates pull out to 140 cm or 300 cm and roll away when you don’t need them.

Prefer nothing touching the walls? The freestanding wooden gates stand on their own support feet and fold flat. They come in white, black, grey, oak and natural finishes, from a small 75 x 53 cm panel up to a 450 cm vidaXL gate with nine panels and a door.

Measure your gap before you buy, then use the guide below to narrow it down.

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PawHut 4 Panel Freestanding Pet Gate, Indoor Dog Barrier with Lockable Door, Support Feet, 360° Flexible Hinges, Oak - from PawHut

PawHut 4 Panel Freestanding Pet Gate, Lockable Door, Support Feet, Oak

£72.99

PawHut 2 in 1 Dog Pen, Safety Pet Gate, 6 Panels, for Medium Dogs, 90Hcm - White - Pet Gate

PawHut 90cm Pet Gate, 6 Panel 2 in 1 Playpen Auto Lock Door Medium Dog

£82.99

PawHut Retractable Dog Gate, Extends to 300 cm Wide & 104 cm Tall, Mesh Pet Gate Single Hand Operation, for Stairs Doorways - from PawHut

PawHut Retractable Mesh Pet Gate, 300cm Wide, Single Hand Operation

£45.99

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Pawhut Pet Gate Foldable Freestanding Dog Safety Barrier w/ Support Feet White - Pet Gate

PawHut Freestanding Wooden Pet Gate for Small Dogs, Foldable Paw Print

£70.99 £75.99

Save 12%

Pawhut MDF Dog Gate Step over Panel Fence Expandable Folding w/Latch Support Feet White - Pet Gate

PawHut Freestanding 3-Panel Pet Gate for Dogs - White, Folding MDF Design.

£56.99 £64.99

PawHut 74-80cm Adjustable Metal Pet Gate Safety Barrier w/ Auto-Close White - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Safety Gate, 74-80cm Adjustable, Auto-Close Double Lock White

£35.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 80 x 60 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Pet Gate for Small Dogs 80x60cm, 4 Panels Galvanised Steel Black

£65.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 100 x 60 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Small Dog Metal Pet Gate 100cm, 4 Panel Galvanised Steel Black

£72.99

PawHut Freestanding 4 Panel Pet Gate, Lockable Door, Support Feet, Oak

£69.99

PawHut 74-94cm Adjustable Metal Pet Gate Safety Barrier w/ Auto-Close White - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Gate, 74 to 94cm Adjustable Automatic Double Lock Metal White

£39.99

PawHut Adjustable Pet Gate with Cat Door, Pressure Fit Barrier for Doorway and Hallway, 75-85 cm, White - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Gate, 75 to 85cm Adjustable Pressure Fit, Cat Door

£42.99

PawHut 74-100cm Adjustable Metal Pet Gate Safety Barrier w/Auto-Close Door Black - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Gate, 74 to 100cm, Auto Closing Door with Double Lock Black

£44.99

75-82 cm Pet Safety Gate, Stair Pressure Fit, Auto Close, Double Locking, Black - from Unbranded

Unbranded 75-82cm Pet Safety Gate, Pressure Fit, Double Locking, Black

£43.99

75-103 cm Extra Wide Pet Safety Gate, Stair Pressure Fit, Double Locking, Black - from Unbranded

Unbranded Extra Wide Pet Safety Gate 75-103cm, Double Locking, Black

£49.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 60 x 80 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Indoor Pet Gate 60x80cm, 4 Piece Galvanised Steel Black

£68.99

Pet Safety Gate Dog Barrier W/ Door Pressure Fit for Doorways, 75-145W cm, Black - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Safety Gate 75cm to 145cm, Pressure Fit Steel, Black

£45.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 60 x 60 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Pet Gate for Small Dogs, 4 Piece, 60cm Galvanised Steel, Black

£49.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 80 x 100 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Metal Dog Gate for Small Dogs, 4 Piece Galvanised Steel Black

£86.99

PawHut Wooden Dog Gate, Freestanding Pet Gate with Support Feet for Doorways, Hallways, Stairs, 207.5L x 61H cm, White - from PawHut

PawHut Freestanding Wooden Pet Gate, 61cm Foldable with Support Feet White

£100.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 2 pcs Black 60 x 60 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Pet Gate, Small Dog, 2 Piece, 60x60cm Galvanised Steel, Black

£34.99

Adjustable Wooden Pet Gate Freestanding Dog Barrier for Doorway Pawhut - from Unbranded

Unbranded Wooden Pet Gate, Freestanding 104-183cm Adjustable with Wide Feet

£63.99

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 pcs Black 80 x 80 cm Galvanised Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dog Gate 4 Panel 80cm, Galvanised Steel Small Dog Black

£74.99

PawHut Wooden Dog Gate, Freestanding Pet Gate with Support Feet for Doorways, Hallways, Stairs, 155L x 61H cm, White - from PawHut

PawHut Wooden Pet Gate 61cm High, Three Panel Freestanding Support Feet

£67.99

PawHut Retractable Dog Gate, Extends to 140 cm Wide & 93 cm Tall, Mesh Pet Gate with Single Hand Operation, for Stairs Doorways - from PawHut

PawHut Retractable Pet Gate Extends 140cm Wide, Mesh with One Hand Latch

£34.99

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Cat gates: what actually works

A standard 76 cm gate stops most dogs, but plenty of cats will jump it. If the gate is there to keep a cat in or out, look at height first. The PawHut stair gate with a cat door is 106 cm tall, and the retractable mesh gate that extends to 300 cm stands 104 cm high.

Gates with a cat door work the other way round. They’re for homes where the cat should come and go but the dog shouldn’t follow. We stock cat door gates in 74 to 80 cm, 74 to 101 cm, 75 to 85 cm and 76 to 104 cm widths.

Not sure which you need? Our guide on which cat gates keep a cat in goes through it in more detail.

Pressure-fit, retractable or freestanding?

Pressure-fit gates hold in place by pushing against both sides of the opening. There’s no drilling, so they suit rented homes and doorways you might want to clear later. Most of ours have an auto-close door that swings shut behind you, and a double lock.

Retractable gates use a mesh screen that pulls across the gap and rolls back when you’re done. The PawHut versions open with one hand, and the 140 cm model has a no-trip design with scratch-resistant mesh.

Freestanding gates don’t fix to anything. They stand on support feet, fold for storage and move from room to room. Some have a lockable walk-through door, like the PawHut 4-panel gate in oak. They work best for small and medium dogs that won’t lean hard against them.

Getting the width right

Measure the opening at the height where the gate will sit, because skirting boards and door frames can narrow the gap near the floor. Then check that your measurement falls inside the gate’s stated range, not right at the edge of it.

For openings wider than a standard door, the 75 to 145 cm pressure-fit gate, the retractable gates or a multi-panel freestanding gate will cover it. The vidaXL wooden gates come in 150 cm and 450 cm lengths.

Stairs

Several gates here are listed for stairs. Always check the product page for where a gate can be fitted, and follow the fitting instructions. At the top of the stairs, a gate with a bottom bar can be a trip hazard, so take extra care with placement.

Need a bigger enclosed space?

For a puppy area rather than a doorway gate, the PawHut 2 in 1 pen has six panels at 90 cm high and doubles as a gate. You’ll find more options in our pet playpens collection.

Frequently asked questions

Which pet gates are best for keeping a cat in?
Height is the thing to look at. A standard gate of around 76 cm is easy for many cats to jump, so choose one of the taller pet gates in our range. The PawHut stair gate with a cat door stands 106 cm high, and the PawHut retractable mesh gate that extends to 300 cm is 104 cm tall.
How does a pet gate with a cat door work?
The cat door is a small opening built into the lower part of the gate frame. The cat walks through it, while a larger dog stays on the other side. PawHut makes these gates in several widths, including 75 to 85 cm pressure-fit and 76 to 104 cm. On the extra tall versions, the main door also closes automatically behind you.
How do I measure for a pet gate?
Measure the width of the opening at the height the pet gate will sit, because skirting boards and door frames can narrow the gap near the floor. Then compare it with the stated range. Our pressure-fit gates start at 74 cm, and the widest goes from 75 to 145 cm. Pick a gate where your measurement sits inside the range, not at the very edge.
Do pet gates need drilling?
Most of ours don’t. The pressure-fit metal pet gates hold in place by pushing against both sides of the opening, so there are no screws in the walls. Retractable mesh gates and freestanding wooden gates are the other options. Freestanding gates stand on their own support feet, so nothing touches the wall at all.
What sizes do freestanding pet gates come in?
Sizes run from a small 75 x 53 cm PawHut freestanding panel up to a vidaXL gate with nine panels, a door and a total length of 450 cm. In between, there are PawHut wooden gates at 61 cm high in 155 cm and 207.5 cm lengths, and vidaXL 3-panel gates at 150 cm.
Can I use a pet gate on the stairs?
Some can be, and the product title will say so. The PawHut 106 cm tall gate with a cat door, the 74 to 101 cm extra tall gate and the 75 to 82 cm auto-close gate are all listed for stairs. Check each product page for where it can be fitted, and follow the fitting instructions. At the top of the stairs, watch for a bottom bar that could trip someone.
Do pet gates have a door you can walk through?
Many of them do. The pressure-fit PawHut gates have walk-through doors, and most close on their own and double lock. The 76 to 81 cm gate opens both ways. Among the freestanding pet gates, the PawHut 4-panel oak gate has a lockable door, and the vidaXL 450 cm wooden gate includes one. For a bigger fenced area, see our pet playpens.
Can I buy pet gates from Bossy Cat?
Yes. Our Pet Gates range includes PawHut extra tall gates with cat doors, pressure-fit metal gates with auto-close doors, retractable mesh gates and vidaXL freestanding wooden gates. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.