Would this door be good for a 12-lb. "pushy", persistent, curious (when it comes to wanting to get "in" somewhere, especially) CAT?
844659
Possibly...but my experience is with 2 dogs, one that is 48lbs and one 95lbs. This product is a life/time saver.
844660
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!
844661
then a small would work..I am upset at my large pet door it don't close all the way and the weather cold or hot comes in home..so I did a complaint on the door..but I did have a medium size dog door before I put the x large on in and a cat would use medium..the small is really small so if you go medium he won't rub his or her sides coming in..
1359009
It might not be big enough for a heavier cat. The opening works fine but I don't think mine are more than ten pounds. Unless the cat is just large/ long.
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.
2238125
The top door hangs open to an angle. I find it very easy to get cats in, and out at the vet when they don't want to come out. If the cat is very large and grabs onto the top door it might be hard, but I have not had any issues with it.
579074
The door is about 8 inches from the floor and I think an 8 week old kitten would be able to get in, however I think the door might deter him. Have you looked at the igloo type litter boxes?
275309
Yes, my cat is 12 lbs is there is more than enough space to turn around. Also, it is very sturdily made. The top opening makes it very easy to put the cat into the kennel.
78987
I have a 21 pound male and he makes it through. It's close but he doesn't have trouble getting thru. He's just a big cat not fat so that might make a difference. Of course I'm not saying you have a fat kitty, but if it's more round than tall it might be tight.difference
158856
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.
944067
Yes I think a cat can open the door as the magnets are not too overpowering. My cat went in and out of our old dog door and it was more difficult to go through. This door should not be a problem for your kitties!
78986
It should work. My cats are rather large. Both are upwards of 15 lbs, tall and round. They through the door just fine. Its a great pet door. I put it on an interior door and I did have to tape the flap up. My cats can't seem to get the idea that they have to push the flap to go through the door.
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.
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!
147073
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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I can, because the cat door has a way of staying put, so it doesn't just fall out when you slide open a door. It has worked out well for me. I like the way you can control the in/out activity. I'd recommend the door.
297155
I am going to say no. I have a medium size cat and its a bit tight. Probably should go to the next size for a dog. That said these are very nice doors and are fairly sturdy.
20947
The flap is pretty heavy and held in place magnetically. My cat passed away before we purchased the door, but I couldn't imagine her being able to push through it.
972851
I have to 12# cats, they get in and out just fine. As long we they are not terribly tall, it should be good. &#128522;