What is the distance the keys have to be from the unit in order to open it ? I want to put a key on my cat ,,
281984
You would have to install the unit on the floor of the wall and even then you would need an automatic door opener, this system is designed to unlock an electric door strike for a brief period of time so that someone could push/pull open the door without having to unlock the door knob and use that
281985
3 inches is about the max. I'm using it as apulse to a micro-controller to open a dog door. may require some time for your cat to learn how close it has to be.
1304217
lol, your better off than me. I lost my key. But it seems to me I had the same problem, and it turned out to be I just had the have the open and close handle in a certain position for the key to work. Play with that sequence and hope it helps.
1798754
I would think a full grown cat could open it. It would probably take some training! All of my dogs figured it out, even the really old one!
2045999
How low is the opening for the cat to enter? My cat is huge with short legs and she has arthritis. I need something she can enter without pain. An 8" clearance or less is good for her.
158854
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.
1411669
There is a "door type" of opening on the bottom that is about 5 inches in width at the bottom. The largest circular openings are about 4 to 4 and a half inches in diameter. My cat is an 8 pounder. She actually has never gone inside of the tree, but it has been the absolutely best scratching post we could find. Don't know if the failure to go inside is due to size or not. She does not in general go hiding at all - so it may be a temperament issue, but dont really know
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.
677853
Yes, it is very hard. Unless your cat uses the key, the lever inside wont drop therefore it wont open.
2186472
Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors... » Read More Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! « Show Less
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.
2106345
At the top where the hinge is and the interlock it's about 17 inches. In everywhere else except the top and bottom it's closer to 18 3/4 inches. As to height, that's a slight bit variable as it depends on how you install but it will always be close to 36 inches or 3 feet. For my install it's 3 feet 1/2 inch in height. Our cats can jump over it, barely. Our dog can't or perhaps doesn't try.
1048426
I don't have the offical specs, buy I've put my 13 lb one in there with no issues and room/weight to spare, just carry it from the bottom as much as you can to be sure. Also, if your cat is curious/smart, he may be able to override the top closure which is held in place by velcro, be sure to put a safety pin in it. My kitten managed to get himself out of it while I was driving...
162463
I don't own a cat but the doors open easiy. I have the large door which fits my 80 pound golden retriever. You could probably use a medium or smaller which may even be easier to open. It's a high quality door and I highly recommend it. I had Pet Safe flap doors in the past and was disappointed.
688259
Weight is not the factor here; girth is. The door is seven inches by seven inches. Get a cardboard box big enough for your cat and cut a seven by seven inch hole in one end. If he can (easily) get out, you may have a winner. You could do the same with a "pet carrier" by duck taping a heavy piece of cardboard over the door with a seven by seven inch hole in. My guess; you need to move up to doggie doors.
482727
Just do what I did I got the biggest size it would help if u measured it. To get the cats away from it get a dog.
904555
I had the same problem. The dimensions you list are the outside dimensions, what will be covered by the door and it's trim. The 1.9" is the maximum thickness of door it will work with, the door will telescope into itself to work with a variety of thicknesses (1.25" to 1.75"). The opening the cat will go through is right about 10.5" X 7.5" The hole that needs to be cut is 13 5/8" X 8 5/8" (this is close, measuring off the template, I suspect the actual dimensions are metric).
1808180
If you can position the cat genie so that the mechanical part is by the wall, then the portion the cat uses will be more open. I haven't had that problem