is the door too heavy for cats?
2083457
We bought this for our 10 pound puppy who uses the door without any problem. It does appear to be too heavy, however, for our cat who is about the same size...she has never used it. It replaced an aluminum pet door that was much less efficient. Best product out there...so happy we got it.
2083458
My cat was already experienced with a cat door so the transition to the heavier door did not take very long. He would prefer that we open the slider for him but we don't. Good product.
2083459
I don't have cats, but our daughter has a small dog (10 lbs) and she is able to go through the door just fine. It just has a magnetic strip attached to the rubber/plastic door.
1410243
The cat stand next to the door. It is cute, but not heavy enough for our door. I had to return it.
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.
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.
1893821
My cat is 15 lbs and a big guy and my female cat is 13 lbs. Both my cats fit through this no problem. The only issue I see is how far from the bottom of the door that you install this, since the Dachshunds have short legs, I'm sure they could get through no problem but it may be awkward for them at first.
2246012
Not really. You would have to remove the bolts and fasteners which hold the top and bottom together as the door fits into holes on one side. Think of it as door hinges. I guess you could simply tie the door open if you want to use it as a cat bed.
1359007
My 15 pound arthritic old cat uses this door with no problem. I also have a young approx. 15 pound male and he uses it with ease. Don't know how the extra 5 pounds would affect use but I don't expect there would be any problem
1204421
Probably not. I like it as it always my dogs to go in and out without any help. Do not have cats but see no problem with them getting around the screen door.
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
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.
147071
No, if a small dog can go through it and a small baby then a cat will be able to go through the door unless it is locked with the locking partition.
1882232
I think most cats would be able to sneak through the bottom corners. The opening on the bottom corners is a little bit wider. Also, all cats I've ever owned could probably jump over this gate.
1520295
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.
944065
MY 3 cats are indoor cats and the pet door is in a closed in porch where the cats don't go in. The plastic is rather heavy but 3 of my dogs are 8 to 9 pounds and they go thru just fine. This was the best purchase I made this year. My other 2 dog weigh 80 to 115 pounds and have plenty of room with door.
1798755
I would say a bigger sturdy cat, but if you're getting the large door size then I'm guessing you have a big cat.
1009778
It is fairly heavy, not flimsy at all. I had an unusual use, I cut strips in the lower half of a piece to use for a pet door, It does a good job of staying in place, yet lets the kitty push aside the strips to go out and in.
64454
The critters COULD knock it over if they tried, which they haven't. The dogs could even jump over it easily, but it hasn't occurred to them yet, either. The gate is going across a big double-door to my second bedroom, preventing the dogs from raiding the cat litter box (disgusting creatures that they are). Just to make sure, I sandwiched one side of the gate between the wall and a heavy object, in this case the bucket with the litter. On the other side, I just folded out the extra leg a bit to give it stability. Have had the gate for about 2 months now, no problem. The cats hop right over it.