Carlson Pet Products Extra Wide Walk-Thru Gate with Pet Door

I was seeking a nice looking pet gate that would keep my 8 month old golden retriever out while permitting my cats free access. This gate does that, but we are not super satisfied because: 1. the multiple pieces make it flimsy (and a pain to assemble - when I was expecting pre-assembled) 2. We intentionally wanted pressure mounted to avoid screwing anything into the door frame, yet this gate expects 4 hard plastic caps (in which the 4 side bars are inserted) be screwed in to the door frame secure it. I was anticipating 4 rubber ends to secure to the door frame 3. Without the caps being screwed into doorframe, the gate falls out from time to time 4. For some reason the adjustable side screws I was seeking a nice looking pet gate that would keep my 8 month old golden retriever out while permitting my cats free access. This gate does that, but we are not super satisfied because: 1. the multiple pieces make it flimsy (and a pain to assemble - when I was expecting pre-assembled) 2. We intentionally wanted pressure mounted to avoid screwing anything into the door frame, yet this gate expects 4 hard plastic caps (in which the 4 side bars are inserted) be screwed in to the door frame secure it. I was anticipating 4 rubber ends to secure to the door frame 3. Without the caps being screwed into doorframe, the gate falls out from time to time 4. For some reason the adjustable side screws for the pressure mount need to be regularly adjusted - or else the gate door will not open 5. The gate latch cannot be opened with one hand 6. The cat door cannot be removed - so ours is rubber banded open So it can do the job, but ultimately was not what we expected or were seeking. … more

This gate is well-made and works just fine as a regular gate, but the "pet door" is enormous. We got it to keep our 35lb beagle/basset mix from getting into the room where our cat litter boxes are kept, and he can squeeze right through. We are currently just using it as a blockade to the upstairs, and still have to open it and close it if the cats want through. We will eventually try to modify the hole to make it a bit smaller. Just be aware, if you have a small to medium-sized dog, they still might be able to fit through the hole.

Ordered this gate with a small access door so my cats can get to their food and litter box but the 2 big dogs can't. I ordered and added to an auto-ship order, but unfortunately it did ship separate and was a couple of days later in arriving. Easy to put together and install ! Cats took to door quickly - and SOOOO did the toy poodle. Now I have to find another way to stop the instrusion..... Seriously love the gate - opens easily with one hand.

I got this gate hoping that it work for cats. It doesn’t, cats can fit right through the bars. I fixed the gate by adding clear corrugated roof. Next time I will try and make a gate, I could probably do better than any pet gate on the market.

As soon as I received this, I had to set it up! The gap between the latch goes away if you install it properly against the walls, it even says on the gate itself that it is not a defect. If you’ve ever changed a tire then it’s like that concept. You don’t tighten one lug nut completely at a time, just like with this gate. You have to make sure each side has even gaps and thus you need to tighten each corner slowly with the wall until the gap disappears between the latch… My cat loves the little door! The latch on the little door is able to turn to where the little door can swing both ways so your cat can go in and out with no problem. Almost like a little kitty swing door. I have 5 Beagles and As soon as I received this, I had to set it up! The gap between the latch goes away if you install it properly against the walls, it even says on the gate itself that it is not a defect. If you’ve ever changed a tire then it’s like that concept. You don’t tighten one lug nut completely at a time, just like with this gate. You have to make sure each side has even gaps and thus you need to tighten each corner slowly with the wall until the gap disappears between the latch… My cat loves the little door! The latch on the little door is able to turn to where the little door can swing both ways so your cat can go in and out with no problem. Almost like a little kitty swing door. I have 5 Beagles and they aren’t able to fit through it, but if your dog is smaller than that, they probably will. Hope this helps! … more

Recently moved and was trying to find ways to keep my senior dog away from the cats food. Stumbled across this gate and it was exactly what I needed. So easy to assemble, my teenager daughter installed. Very pleased!

I was a little concerned about this after reading some people’s reviews but followed the instructions and in less than 10 minutes the gate was in the doorway and working perfectly. We bought this to keep our 120 pound dog away from the cat food in a separate room. We love the big swinging door for us and the smaller cat door for our 3 kitties.

It was at first a bit difficult assembling the gate to make it wedge against the doorway jams. I made a call to Carlson and the lady helped out a lot. Apparently to get the gate closed, you have to have the gate in the doorway and adjust the wheels to make it tight against the doorway. After that call, it was a breeze and made the second gate even easier to assemble.

I ordered this item twice. The first time I thought it was manufacture defect. The second time it was the same problem. NO Quality Control. You might start checking your products before you ship them out.

Gate arrived this morning and in less than 30 minutes, Smokey's new gate was ready to use. Our old 13 year old Siamese can now eat in peace in his own quiet space - no more Aussie nose in his face. I set him on the floor and nudged him through his own private gateway to show him the way, and Smokey has been through his gate twice since then - no problems whatsoever. We had been using an old wooden tension gate that I had to take up to get into his feeding area so I really like this gate for me also. My husband said if gate is not slammed, latch and gate should last a long time. Gate is wide enough for me to easily enter laundry area with a load of laundry also. Gate can swing both ways (as can Gate arrived this morning and in less than 30 minutes, Smokey's new gate was ready to use. Our old 13 year old Siamese can now eat in peace in his own quiet space - no more Aussie nose in his face. I set him on the floor and nudged him through his own private gateway to show him the way, and Smokey has been through his gate twice since then - no problems whatsoever. We had been using an old wooden tension gate that I had to take up to get into his feeding area so I really like this gate for me also. My husband said if gate is not slammed, latch and gate should last a long time. Gate is wide enough for me to easily enter laundry area with a load of laundry also. Gate can swing both ways (as can the kitty gate) but we installed the Stop on the bottom to prevent it swinging. I am pleased with the gate and would recommend it. … more