Could a house cat share this door? I need my cats and dogs to be able to acces my enclosed patio and want to make sure the flap isn't too heavy for 15 pound cats to operate.
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Adjustable Magnet Strength: The Thermo Flap on Freedom Pet Pass pet doors is designed to allow you to reduce the magnet strength. This is particularly useful if you need to purchase a large 11 x 17 model to accommodate a big dog but also have small dogs or cats that will need to use the door.
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I doubt cats would go for it. The magnets keep the flap pretty secure, so an average cat would need some sure footing and real determination to get through.
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Probably would depend on what size door you would get. I installed the LARGE size and our cat (on the small size) has not been able to get through it. A 15 lb cat may be able to though. The bigger the door size the more magnets so a smaller door (beagle size?) may not be a problem for a such size cat.
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As far as I've read on the instructions, the level that the magnets operate at is adjustable. I would think that the cats would be able to get through.
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We have a medium one that is successfully used by a 45(!) lb well-fed dog (yes, we can read, but the door was here before the dog). We also have cats ranging from 6 to 16 lbs who all get through it just fine, so an 8 lb dog probably would once she got the idea. (And the very best training aid is watching the OTHER critters going in and out!) The flaps are heavy, but the smaller cats have learned to push aside a corner and squeeze on through.
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It doesn't take any real force to open the door. However, I am not familiar with what a dog that size is capable of. Maybe he wouldn't be able to manage going through the opening. I wonder if you might be better off getting the smaller cat door.
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My larger cat is about 13 pounds and he had plenty of room in the kennel. I would say that two cats could fit in here for an evacuation-type situation without a problem. I wouldn't put all three animals in here (your dog included), but two cats of that size should be fine.
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Wow, what a huge cat. No this will not work for a cat of that size. My cat is 15 lbs and he just fits. You should consider a small dog door.
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I think a cat would be less determined to pull the guard off the door so it may work. I would suggest buying a larger piece of Velcro to put on the sides of the guard instead of just the one that comes with it for the bottom. i did do that put maybe should have tried. I don't have a cat so I'm not sure how they would react with something like that but it was like it was my dogs goal to pull that thing down everyday. and he did.
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Hi Germaine, I don't have a pet door so I am unable to answer your specific question...but I purchased this Fun Run to go along with the Happy Habitat outdoor tent since they can connect to each other using the zippered doors but it takes much work to get the zippers to inter-zip with each other...but the zippers are not as secure as I would like since 2 of my 3 cats have figured out how to manipulate the zippers and can easily escape-I wish the zippers were more heavy duty. So I have improvised and have figured out to place a heavy flower pot on the zipper closure so the cats stay put inside the tent. hope this helps with your question on other uses..........Marc Hi Germaine, I don't have a pet door so I am unable to answer your specific question...but I purchased this Fun Run to go along with the Happy Habitat outdoor tent since they can connect to each other using the zippered doors but it takes much work to get the zippers to inter-zip with each other...but the zippers are not as secure as I would like since 2 of my 3 cats have figured out how to manipulate the zippers and can easily escape-I wish the zippers were more heavy duty. So I have improvised and have figured out to place a heavy flower pot on the zipper closure so the cats stay put... » Read More Hi Germaine, I don't have a pet door so I am unable to answer your specific question...but I purchased this Fun Run to go along with the Happy Habitat outdoor tent since they can connect to each other using the zippered doors but it takes much work to get the zippers to inter-zip with each other...but the zippers are not as secure as I would like since 2 of my 3 cats have figured out how to manipulate the zippers and can easily escape-I wish the zippers were more heavy duty. So I have improvised and have figured out to place a heavy flower pot on the zipper closure so the cats stay put inside the tent. hope this helps with your question on other uses..........Marc « Show Less
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Sorry but my opinion is no...This particular door has two flaps also. I have two indoor dogs a Big 89 pound Weimaraner and a 13 pound Yorkie and the Yorkie will not use it, too intimidated to him, he is scared of it and will not even try to push it in (We have tried everything treats on the other side etc.) Just not so sure if a cat will do it either. My Weim uses the door all the time, it's perfect for him! Good Luck! Wish I could get my husband to let me get a small doggie door for my Yorkie LOL!!
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Probably. Though if it's a big cat, it would be a squeeze. Remember, some cats can fit their paws in the tiny space under doors.
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I have 3 large cats (from the ground to highest point of back is about 12-13 inches) that all use the door just fine. It's a little bit of a tight fit, but they don't seem overly bothered by it. My small dog, who is more barrel chested and less flexible is also able to use the door (she's about the same size as the cats), if a little less gracefully.
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The mechanics of the door make for very smooth opening and closing--in fact, the design is patented. But it's also a little heavier than the conventional pet door. I think a cat could push through without much difficulty, though I haven't actually seen one doing that (we're an all-dog household). You might want to contact the manufacturers and see what kind of feedback they've gotten from the cat people out there.
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My cat is 16lbs and fits through this door. I don't see your dog having issue with this unless all 5 pounds of your dog is belly.
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Door may be too big for a cat, took awhile for my 30lb dogs to figure out how to work the double flap door. Now that they aren't scared of it anymore it works great!
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When the lock door is on it would. But just the flap would probably not keep out drafts. My cat always opens the door with his right paw and that side of the flap does not close tight anymore.
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Your cats would fit. The issue is if they want a way to escape...needs a small exist in the back of dog house..you will have to cut a hole for this exist.
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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 results Frank Ok, 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.
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If you wanted to put more and larger windows in the top make it more airey, maybe! I have to agree with the rest of the comments/replys. I would not put my cats into it but all my cats have been indoor/outdoor cats and use an animal door which I have installed in every house we have lived in to go outside. Cats are fast learners!