Tag: Pet Gates

Keep Your Dog Out of Your Cat’s Food


Most dog and cat owners have to keep an eye out for their dog when feeding their cat to prevent their dog from eating the cat’s food first.  Not only does this make it difficult for your cat to enjoy eating their daily meals, but it is unhealthy for your dog and he or she may become overweight.  Here are some tips to follow to make your cat’s meal time easier and more relaxing for both you and your cat:

  • Pick a set time each day to feed your cat. If you pick a particular time everyday to feed your cat, you can make sure to keep your dog away when your cat is eating.  In addition, your cat will be more motivated to eat the food right away if he or she is only eating at a certain time of day, instead of having the food sit out all day. Moist cat food, such as Earthborn Holistic,is easy to feed in this way and is more likely to be eaten by your cat right away.
  • Choose a location that is not accessible to your dog. Place your cat’s food container in a higher location or in a place where your dog is not able to get to. This works out well if your cat likes to nibble on dry cat food all day long. If you have the space, you may want to use a feeder like Automatic Pet Feeder by Van Ness in a secluded or high up location.
  • Use a pet gate to close off your cat’s eating area. A pet gate, like the Metal Walk Thru Dog Gate, is a great way to keep your dog out of your cat’s food. This type of gate is easy for you to pass through, while it keeps your dog out of the cat’s food and reduces the amount of hassle caused by trying to separate the two types of animals.

Easy to Install Pet Gates that Don’t Take Away Your Dog’s Freedom.

In the winter, your dog spends most of his or her time indoors, which may cause your dog to become restless and look for things to get into.  Keeping your dog out of trouble and out of certain areas in your home is easy with a pet gate set up at strategic locations throughout your home.  Pet gates are great for use with dogs during the winter because it keeps a dog confined to a particular area without having to completely limit his or her freedom.  Choose a location in your home that is dog friendly and set up a pet gate at the entrance of the room.  Remember that a pet gate will not keep your dog if your dog is able to jump over the gate or it is placed in an area that allows your dog to jump over it.  Here are a couple of great options for you to choose:

  • The Metal Walk Thru Dog Gate by Four Paws keeps your dog safely contained and allows you to have access to the room without having to take the gate down to get into the room.  This pet gate is made of durable metal that will withstand hours of wear and tear and easy to clean with a damp cloth.  This gate is available in three different sizes depending on the height of your dog.
  • Another pet gate that is great for confining your dog is the Hallway Security Wide Pet Gateby Bindaboo.  This pet gate is pressure mounted, which makes it easy to install and has extension panels that are sold separately that make it adaptable to fit a wide range of door openings.  The door swings open and allows you to have access to the room without having to take the gate down.  It also comes in black or white to match your decor and is available in an extra tall height.