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North States Plastic Walk-Thru Pet Gate for Dogs & Cats

North States Plastic Walk-Thru Pet Gate for Dogs & Cats

By North States 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.4 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
4.0
Design
5.0
Function
4.0
Durability
4.0
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In a Nutshell

  • Difficult to open and close
  • Durable plastic material
  • Suitable for small pets but not for larger pets
  • Installation problems

Quick Verdict

Practical but has design flaws.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 33%
Would Buy Again 33%
Avg Lifespan 3-4 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Users reported pinched fingers and difficulties opening/latching the gate.

Prevention: Users must be careful when handling the latch.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good results for small dogs (1)

    Some users found it functional for small pets.

  • Great for stairs (1)

    Users appreciated the gate for stairways.

Cons

  • Difficult to open and close (3) major

    Multiple users reported difficulty opening and closing the gate.

  • Durability concerns (2) major

    Users reported durability issues, especially with pets chewing through the plastic.

    Tip: Users suggested using additional materials to reinforce the gate.

Quality Trend: Declining

Users reported declining quality over time.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

  • • Owners of small pets — This gate has proven to be effective for smaller pets and can be used on stairs.

✗ Skip If

  • • Owners of larger pets — The gate can be easily chewed through by larger pets and is generally not sturdy enough.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-6 months

Factors: Pet size, Environment

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash
✗ Hand wash
✗ Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood
✓ Tile
✓ Carpet
✓ Vinyl
✓ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.0
9 reviews
5★
33%
4★
11%
3★
22%
2★
11%
1★
22%
durability (4) ease of installation (4) damage from pets (2) pet safety (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— Colleene

"I love this gate!!"

— Jerry

"I have a rabbit and was hoping this would help block off a part of my bedroom he could call his own, but was immediately made aware this would not be an easy task when the instructions gave me incorrect measurements...Transcript in text above"

Bottom Line

Do not consider this especially if you're looking for an easy-to-use and versatile gate for your pets. Buying the same price tier would probably give you a better quality product overall.

4.4 /10
— Below Average

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