Is this door cat proof? We have two very curious young cats and I'm afraid they would get through the door, go outside and get lost.
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The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once she got use to it. The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once... » Read More The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once she got use to it. « Show Less
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This is a very good product, but I doubt it would keep a determined cat from exiting. A small terrier easily can push through the flap and exit, so my guess is that a cat certainly could. There is a sliding metal safety plate that is used to bar any entrance/exit, but that also keeps other pets from using it. I would not suggest this pet door for keeping your cats inside unless the panel is shut.
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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!
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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.
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Yes, your cats can get out through the door. Some people use these doors for their cats. I know someone who uses the item for both their cat and dog.I love this door tremendously but your cats would use it also most likely.
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I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. When I got this, I had the same concern. I think that if the cats were determined enough they could get through, but my cats have never attempted it. The doors are very heavy and magnetic, plus having two flaps is scary for cautious kitty. I wouldn't worry about it if you're getting a large door. A smaller one, however, I might worry about.
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The door is plastic, and so are the latches. They operate from the inside. Security is relative. This door will probably keep out raccoons and such, but you could kick through the door. If you are worried about human entry, don't put the cat entry within reach of the door knob. That way a person can't break the cat entry and reach in to unlock your door. I wouldn't worry about an animal defeating the latches and plastic cat door. By the way, I have a medium sized cat and a medium sized door, and there have no problems at all.
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I really depends on the window. The cat door doesn't have anything built in. A simple solution might be a stick the right size to wedge in the window to prevent it from opening.
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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!
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Nothing except a closed door would keep my cat out of a room. He's a climber/jumper and has no problem getting on the refrigerator! If yours is not that acrobatic, try stacking two gates. That worked for us when we had a climbing dog.
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That's the same reason I got mine! I stupidly connected the first one in my kitchen, and, wow, my cats bolted out of the room. But it seems to have no effect on them when they are set up outside - of course, it's Texas and I don't open my windows.... and the catstops point away from the house. Actually I only use them long enough to get other cats out of the habit of coming into my yard... then I loan them to friends who also have a cat problem!
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How open is it? If the lock is not in the correct setting for your preferred use, it does not completely close. However, if it is open a sizable distance, I would say it is defective. Ask for a replacement. When properly working, it is a really great door. My cats love it and I am pleased with it.
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I'm not sure that anything is 100% cat proof if the cat gets enough time with it but I can say that my cats are only interested in attacking them when I am putting them on otherwise they generally leave them alone.
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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.
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It is a two way door. At the bottom of the door, there should be two plastic switches. One is red snd the other is green. The green one lockes the door so the cat can't get out. The other locks the door so the cat can't get in.if you push both switches to the middle, the cats can come and go. If you push the switches towards the outside, then the previous applies.
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My cats are indoor cats. I would not advise leaving this cat cave (let alone your kitty) out in the snow, wind and freezing weather. The cat cave is not water proof either.
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The cat needs to stick it's head in the door and push on it. At that point a whirring sounds happens as the locks disengage. Then the cat has a few seconds to push again and go through the door. I have never seen the door unlock without the cat pushing on the door first. No racoons have entered my house since I put in the door. In fact they have stopped coming around now that they can't get in. I also clean the door and the surrounding area with 409 periodically to alleviate any lingering smell. Hope this helps
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I would not keep food in it. Wild animals might come and attack the cats. Also, this house is great EXCEPT it needs a back door for outdoor kitties. This makes strays feel much more safe and they would be way more apt to use it. It also should have a door flap on it. Best to you in getting your kitties to use it. We had a cat family 2 years ago that used it all winter. But this year, the newest outside cat family would NOT use it until my husband cut a back door in it. Now they are using it. But it does need door flaps. I hope this helps!
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I don't use the door. I think it closes the cat in too much. Just have the cover on, so I really can't help.
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The way it works is you have one direction where anything can get through (for example, your cats can go outside if they are inside). The other way can then be set to where only cats that have the magnetic key on their collar can get back in. This requires a little bit of time for the cat to realize that he has to put his head up to the door in order to activate it, but once it's activated, he can push through. The only problem is if you have a smart cat or animal that is persistent, they can claw at the door and pull it open and sneak through without the collar to activate it. It's for this reason that mine is useless. The cat I wanted out was too smart for the door and just pulled it open when he couldn't push through.
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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 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.
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It would be hard to secure for a cat. They could get out easily & I think they would be scared.