Would this be high enough for a cat?

My cats ( one 9 lbs the other 18) will not jump it from the ground but the 9-10 pounder will from the top of the couch next to it! He also can squeeze between the widest part of the gate( I think it's 2.5 inches?) so I put insulation for pipes on the slats and duct taped it there and he hasn't tried it so far. I think it Made it thick enough so he can't fit through. He is a very petite cat with a small head.

Could a kitten squeze through the bars?

We have three cats, all adults but one of them is a rather small calico. None of the three adult cats can squeeze through the bars, but the calico learned to jump the gate after about 3 weeks. Once she figured it out, she can do it easily now. For adult cats, the squeeze-through point would be sides of the gate. The main section, the extensions, and the junction between the extension and the main are all of uniform size, so if a cat can't squeeze through the main section, they also won't get through the extensions. That said, the one opportunity for bypass on the sides is if the opening happens to be *almost* wide enough to need an extension (or an additional extension) but not quite wide enough to fit it in, this leaves a gap between the upper and lower threaded pressure pad, between the outermost bar and the vertical edge of the opening. That opening may be wider than the gap between bars. Here, I worked around this problem by putting a 2x2 inch (nominal, actual size 1.5 x 1.5 inches) board between the gate and the door frame. The pressure of the gate is sufficient to hold the board in place, so I didn't need to nail or screw it to the door frame. Longer term, I am planning to use a bandsaw to slightly narrow an extra extension. The manufacturer probably doesn't officially sanction that, but I'm okay with voiding the warranty on the inexpensive extension. "Do this at your own risk." I'm about to post a review of these gates. We're quite happy with the quality; my answer to this question is intended neutrally to share some hints about how they work for small, agile adult cats. :)

can a cat fit through the slots?

My cat( 9-10 lbs) can fit through the widest part next to where the gate opens. I think it's 2.5 inches. But I put pipe insulation duct taped over that slat and I think it made it thick enough that we can't fit through anymore.

Mounting Type	Pressure Mount
Target Species	Dog
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Age Range (Description)	6-24 Months
Closure Type	Latch
Manufacturer	Regalo
UPC	618998211669
Global Trade Identification Number	00618998211669
Product Dimensions	36.5 x 36.5 x 36 inches
Item model number	1166 B DS
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Target gender	Unisex
Maximum height recommendation	41 Inches
Material Type	Metal
Material Composition	steel
Number Of Items	1
Style	Black
Batteries required	No
Item Weight	11 pounds
Country/Region of origin	China

Regalo Safety 36” Extra Tall Baby Gate for Doorways & Bottom of Stairs, Pressure Mount Safety Gate for Babies, Toddlers & Pets, Tested & Safe for 30 Years, American Designed, Family Owned, Black

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