Does this work for multiple cats? Can this door work with more than one cat? I would consider one if it did, otherwise one of my cats would not be able to use it... Thanks.
1515614
Thanks -- I probably could have figured that out if I'd RTFM. I hope to never have more than 32 cats so I think the door would suit...
1515615
SUREFLAP is coming out with a new door that reads the microchip in both directions, Right now, the microchip feature only works in one direction. 32 cats can be programed into the system. ONE OF MY CATS, was microchiped twice at the rescue and she can not use the door.
750822
No, this is really only for one cat. My cat is about 20lbs and even he was a little big for it.
725800
If you want the dog to go out but not the cats, better to buy a selective flap door for dogs, not for cats. If you don't want to let the cats out you just don't use the magnetic or electronic collar on the cats, only the dog's. If the door is going to be used by a dog, there are special doors designed for dogs. Yet, you should rethink your intentions... remember that the cats are too much more independent than dogs. Unless you are afraid that the cats are going to get lost or robbed, consider letting your cats to take a walk around. Is good for them. Good luck!
1189684
Sorry, I could never get any one of my 4 cats to learn how to use the door. I just took it off. I clean everyday and use great litter, so it not that important to me to have a closed lid.
232172
I think my SureFlap door would click open when my cat put his head about 2 inches from the door. And no, I never had any problems with it not opening. But mine is in the trash because the raccoons kept going thru it to get to the cat's food and after awhile the cat wouldn't use it any more. Be sure to get the raccoon-proof model, if you buy it! It was a good idea but mine turned out to be a waste if money.
2219578
I do not believe 2 litter boxes would work very well. You could probably fit 2 small boxes but the cat(s) would have to walk through one to get to the other. The side you see in the photo is actually 2 doors that open from the center. You could leave the doors open which would allow the cat to enter from there but from my perspective that does away with the bench look of the furniture. I used a high sided pan and both my cats use the same pan with no problem and they enter and exit from the small opening. I open the doors to clean the pan but other than that, the doors remain closed.
1743693
I think it depends on the size of the cat. The latches on the doors are small and a big cat may be able to push the big door open part way. This would be excellent if you add extra, sturdier door latches.
1049580
I would worry more about the width of your cat. My cats are around 12 lbs and use it with no trouble. They are fairly slim on their body shape. A rounder cat might have more trouble. Check the dimensions of the door. You could make a practice cut out and see if you can slide it over your cat! I really like the door. It is sturdy and well made.
78989
It should work, one of ours is about 14 pounds and he goes through just fine. The only issue I have had with this door is that the flap is tinted. Our cats used to chase each other through the door into the garage. The first time I slid the hard door down to block off entry, one of my cats slammed into it full bore. Now they all check it with their paw first!
1798756
I don't know if a cat would use it as I don't have cats and don't know their behaviors or habits. My dogs and dogs that regularly visit my home are 84 lbs, 78 lbs and 22 lbs and all of them use the dog door that we installed in the wall. We've not had any problems of unwanted critters entering through the door. We've been very pleased with this product.
1284981
No. It didn't work at all with my cats. I used it for months and they just walked right past it.
1567941
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.
2070969
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.
2002935
I think it might be possible for one cat to tailgate another, but I think it is unlikely. The flap only locks when it closes, so if the second cat was immediately behind the first and got its nose through the opening before the flap fell it would get in. But the flap falls quite quickly and locks immediately, so the second cat would have to be more or less in contact with the first on the way through.
378327
I have two cats, and it works fine. They take turns eating. But they are very good friends and used to eat out of the same bowl anyway, even though I provided them 2 bowls.
2199641
I would say if your cat doesn't jump high it would work great! I have 2 smaller dogs and I use it as a separator for the family room and dining area. The door works fantastic to go through.
982022
The gaps in the bars may be a little wide for a cat, offering the possibility of a stuck head or an outright failure to stop your cat from squeezing through. I would qualify my answer by saying that I have never tried using ours for a cat and that my experience is baby/toddler only. I'm just offering an opinion based on the spacing between the bars, which is wider than a normal tension mounted pet gate, of which we have 3.