My existing cat door is through a window with a larger opening than this one requires. Is there a way to fit it into the space?
351958
Responding to your enquiry and to the other one regarding the mounting adapter. You said that the original opening was rectangular and the adapter was round. This isn't necessarily a problem if your rectangle isn't bigger that the adapter, so that the adapter would cover it. If it doesn't cover the rectangular opening (my word you must have a big cat to demand that big an opening!) you could always come up with your own adaptor. All you need to do is to have a piece of Plexiglas cut to cover your rectangular opening and then cut an opening in the Plexiglas to take the SureFlap. If you use something like 1/8" thick it should be strong enough to take the weight of the Flap. Leave enough room between edges and when you cut the openings in the Plexiglas, make sure that where you have two straight edges coming together, that they are joined in a drilled round hole. This stops a crack propagating at the join. You might need to use slightly longer screws to account for the additional thickness, but it will work
351959
I don't truly know, except maybe if you purchased the mounting brackets. They are much wider than the flap and my cover the opening. But you have a window. You could not screw the brackets, but may be able to attach with some type of sealer. You may have to jury rig the opening to match the size of the bracket opening.
351960
There is a mounting adapter that may work depending on the size of your existing opening. It covers holes ranging from 8.5 to 10inches and can be mounted in glass or walls.SureFlap Mounting Adaptor - White
351961
The mounting adapter is round; the existing opening is rectangular. Don't see how that would solve the problem without creating another one.
932299
This is a big door opening for a cat. I use it for my 80lb golden retrievers. I would look for a smaller door opening that will be easier for the cat.
1292790
It has an emergency latch and you would have to be quite wide not to fit through it, I did have to do a bunch of framing though to get it to fit. I used it to replace a smaller worn out window.
961337
I just measured the door in which I placed this cat door. The large door has a width of 3.5 cm. I don't think an extra .5 cm would be a problem.
1828815
No I don't think so. It is pretty small. My cat is pretty chubby and just squeezes through the door.
2020821
I would use a T-connect that Kitty Walk makes that would fit flush against the window opening. Bear in mind the Kitty Walk has to sit on a firm surface, the bottom is also netting. Our cats love being outside in their Kitty Walk!
1269600
I'm not sure if I can answer this BUT my window is 28" wide from the outside, they are 10 year old windows so they have a screen that slides up or down, the door was a fraction to small with the side panels so I took off the white side panels ( they are screwed in) and it turns out there are 2 metal push rods top and bottom that move the panels to fit your window, the window just fit into the slot that the screen was in so I pushed up the screen and the little metal rods keep the window in place. I can now open and close the window and that is great since I live in New England and keep the cats in at night. Not sure if that helps but I was able to make it work and then just put foam strips around to help keep out the cold.
529443
Yea, it just fits in the window. I believe there is a way to screw it in but we don't.
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I can, because the cat door has a way of staying put, so it doesn't just fall out when you slide open a door. It has worked out well for me. I like the way you can control the in/out activity. I'd recommend the door.
158856
I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the resultsFrankOk, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.
426225
You can adjust the spacing by turning the knobs that hold the gate in place, making one side closer to the wall and the other more open. I am not sure of exactly how far you can adjust but I have one side open about 4 & 1/2 to 5 inches for my cats (12 lbs) to fit through easily. It may be able to open another 1 & 1/2 to inches +/-.
1977954
Of course you can. Your opening will be that much less of the size of the door you purchase.
714640
There are two sizes. We have both. The small one is about 6.5" x 6.5" and the large is about 10" x 6.5".If you have a cat bigger than 15 lbs the small one will work but make sure the "entry" level is lower than the bottom of the door on both sides.
688257
No idea.. best to look at dimensions of door....then cat and see if door will work.
677439
nope, made to fit in the opening. Has to go through the hole to secure on the inside. The window has a frame.
2239787
No, it is not. The spacer is molded into one of the exterior sections. It could be cut down but the alternate side contains the hinge, latches and sweeper that would protrude through the door. The best solution is a plywood shim plate on each side that fits the cat door to a thinner door.
1854890
Yes you can successfully install this cat door within a metal exterior door. Follow instructions provided to cut for larger hole opening as the metal within the door interferes with the sensor and magnet on the collar.