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North States MyPet Wire Mesh Wood Petgate
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Pressure-mount wood-and-mesh pet gate, 26.5"–42" wide, 23" tall. Maker lists $22.99. Assembled in the USA with American hardwood. Not for top of stairs.
$22.99
Why it is listed
Buy this for a cheap hallway barrier for small/medium dogs when stairs are not involved. Upgrade height and metal if your puppy jumps or chews wood.
Editor note
Best for: Best budget gate in best puppy-proofing & home prep products.
7.3/10
Pros & cons
Pros
- northstatesind.com model 4603 PDP 2026-09-07: $22.99. Pressure mount. Width 26.5"–42". Height 23". Natural wood frame with rigid vinyl-coated wire mesh. No-mar rubber bumpers. Comes assembled; no tools needed.
- MyPet line for small or medium breeds. Proudly assembled in the USA with American hardwood (PDP).
- Lowest maker-listed pet-gate USD on this ranking.
Cons
- FAQ: Model 4603 should not be used at the top of a stairway — only hardware-mounted gates are approved for top-of-stair use.
- 23" height — not for jumpers. Wood can be chewed; mesh helps versus plastic mesh but is not chew-proof steel.
- No walk-through door — step over or remove to pass.
Score breakdown
Overall
7.3
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