Do the cats' tails get caught or hurt from the flap closing?
217026
I have 4 cats that use the door(s) in our house numerous times a day and I have never heard or seen them be at all bothered by the door falling on their tails. So I would have to assume that it really doesn't bother them at all.
217027
My cat's tail has never been caught or hurt from the closing flap. The cat door has been a wonderful addition to her life.
217028
The flap doesn't slam down that fast & the animals' tails are able to hold the flap up and do not get caught. Never had a problem yet (have had these doors and 3 cats plus 1 dog have used them).
217029
Our cat has no issue with the door, took about a week of the cat pawing at it before it would walk thru since then it's been great
217030
Mine don't...i have a pretty "fat" male about 15+ lbs(plus he's blind) and he seems to get through the door very easily. Hope this helps :)
409297
My cats are declawed in the front but have the rear claws. We never had an issue. Unless your cats' claws are long, it shouldn't be an issue.
1367865
It definitely could, but if the pants don't hug the tail tightly, it is possible for the cat to poop thru the tail hole.
2217574
Not with the plastic guard flap in place, no. If it wasn't for that my cat would be able to though! I think the flap comes on the newer ones, but when I got mine last year I just had to email the company and ask for it. They sent it for free, and it was very easy to attach.
465415
The flap easily swings both ways, EXCEPT when you accidentally place the top back on backwards. I did that once because the snaps line up no matter which way the top is turned. But the flap is not able to freely swing when it's on backwards. Also, my cat had never experienced a swinging door before this one, so I took the flap off for the first couple of weeks until he got used to the box itself and then added the swinging door on a Saturday morning when I would be home all weekend to see how he did. He was a natural!
147070
I don't have cats and we have a fenced yard, therefore I haven't had the situation arise. However, for a while we taped one flap up for our dog until he got use to using it. If your cats are touchy, I would think they wouldn't like to go through two flaps. Good luck!
1146716
There is no flap, just an opening. Essentially, the lid just sits on top of the litter box with a slight overhang that serves as the entrance. The cat crawls under and into the box. At first I was afraid my cat wouldn't use it because the entrance is hidden, however, he goes right in there and does his business. And my dog can no longer get in the litter. I'm very pleased with the purchase.
1545493
The flap swings both ways. When the cat is leaving the house the flap is pushed towards the outside. When the cat is entering the house the flap is pushed toward the inside of the house. Also when the cat is entering the house the door 'stops' are lowered for a few seconds so the flap can actually swing back and forth.
1593166
Yes. There is a hole for the tail but that area is covered so it should stay in.
565798
No and other cats will pry open the cover or eat from the side. This only has a reader in the very front so an unwanted cat will eat from the side if it's open all the time or will butt in while a registered cat is eating.
1273182
There are two ways to keep your pet safe: The most obvious is to put the hood up as you can see in the photo, in which case it can move about inside and not get out. If you want to leave the hood open there are fastening loops inside which you can tether your cat to by means of a collar and some kind of chain/lead etc. Make sure it's long enough for it to stretch its legs and lie down!
2238125
The top door hangs open to an angle. I find it very easy to get cats in, and out at the vet when they don't want to come out. If the cat is very large and grabs onto the top door it might be hard, but I have not had any issues with it.
1846255
The openings, top and front, can be zipper closed. Material seems strong like a thick canvas type with nylon fish net viewing areas. I had no problem with our adult 15lbs cat. If you think your cat is afraid of cages and react wildly get a metal or hard plastic carrier.
1583869
Yes. I make sure to re-tighten the claws at each trip. My daughter can now grab things and has pulled it down. It never injured her, just was pulled down.
756097
I imagine that a cat who is stressed and wants to get out might eventually rip through the mesh. I have never experienced any damage to it. But I must say that I generally remain in the vicinity of the 'funhouse', especially so while the cat gets used to it.
1599036
There is a zipper that goes all the way around so your cats should not be able to get out.
1074928
Hey Kristen,The collar has a break-a-way feature, you don't want it too loose nor too tight. Follow the directions included. My cat Genny is an outside cat and fromtime to time she will "weasel" out of her collar........thats just cats !...:)