PET GATE SAFETY FACTS
· Only purchase a gate that can meet your minimum requirements for keeping the type and size of pet you have to keep confined
· Never use any gate at the top of stairs unless it is specifically designed for that purpose
· Pressure mounted Pet Gates work well, but DO NOT USE THEM AT THE TOP OF A STAIRCASE
· Make sure that when using a pressure mounted gate the walls are capable of handling the force you exert on them, preferably with a stud behind them or a doorway frame
· Gates that swing in both directions are not for use at the top of the stairs
· Some gates have a “bar” across the bottom for structural reasons. Don’t use for stairs…
· Gates won’t prevent every pet from getting where they want to go
· Pet Gates and gates to use around children are different
· Don’t use a Pet Gate for keeping a child out of an area or conversely a childcare gate for a pet
· Materials, dimensions, slats, pinch points, locking mechanisms, screws, unfinished woods can be harmful for either the pet or the child if not designed and tested for them
· Install gates with a “locking mechanism” so that the lock is on the side opposite where a child may be
· Just because there is a gate, don’t left children alone around them
· Even when the pet is confined, stop, look around and make sure that what they are locked up with can’t hurt them or they won’t destroy it!
· Free Standing Pet Gates are nice but won’t contain the proverbial “bull in a china shop”. They simply won’t deter a larger more aggressive dog from getting to the other side of the gate.
· If you have a smaller pet and are thinking of buying a gate with bars instead of slats, make sure your pet can’t lodge themselves in between and get stuck
· When using installation hardware make sure before you start, that what you drive a screw into is capable of handling the load.
· Don’t use gates that are not functioning correctly, broken or have parts missing
· To prevent serious injury or death, securely install gate and use according to manufacturer's instructions.
· Check all fasteners on the Pet Gates after using for awhile to make sure they have not loosened up and are still secure
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All prices are subject to change without notice. Any discrepancies in pricing are regrettable. Pricing for all products when these discrepancies occur are subject to and are those prices listed on the respective website the product/service/information was purchased from, and the date in question.
All prices are subject to change without notice. Any discrepancies in pricing are regrettable. Pricing for all products when these discrepancies occur are subject to and are those prices listed on the respective website the product/service/information was purchased from, and the date in question.
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