I have 2 dogs and a new, indoor cat. Dogs are up to 32 #'s. Can this door allow dogs to go out but not the cat? I'm assuming I'd need the large door.
1470125
That's the idea, however, my cat was smart enough to figure out the door has a 15 second delay after the dogs came in or went out, so he would escape and and up stuck outside.
1470126
Yes you can. I have a ragdoll mix cat and she is not allowed to go out either. We have the PetSafe SmartDoor and it works great. It was pretty easy to train our dog to use it too.
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.
1208834
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.
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.
345961
There is a plastic panel that slides in from the top to prevent access to the door. It will stop your cat or dog from running in and out but will not stop someone from breaking in.
1075568
They recommend that the bottom of the opening is at least 1 inch below your shortest dog's belly and the top 1 inch above your tallest dogs back. I have a medium (australian cattle/pitt) and a large dog (lab) and the large door works just fine (barely met the recommended height range). If one of your dogs is really small you will have to install it low so that they can manage to get out. I guess the lab may possibly be able to use it with low install (by ducking down maybe) but it would probably not be comfortable. You may need a different door with a larger total opening.
1113035
I have the small door & it's perfect for my pappions- each about 6 lbs, standing about 10" tall. I would think the medium door would be ok for your larger dogs, but I don't know from personal experience.
2014323
I took a twentyfive pound cat for a stroll so I am sure you can put in a small dog inside as well. Hope this helps.
162468
have large door. cat can go in and out of it with no problem. average size cat. A lot depends on the personality of the cat rather than its strength.
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.
1982511
I have the large door for a 90 pound Catahoula and a 40 pound Jack Russell mix. Both of them, particularly the smaller one, go only part way out and then change their minds and back their way back in. Drives us crazy. I think that if door you select is the proper size for your dog, it could change its mind too. Even our 22 pound cat has no trouble sticking his head out and then retreating. I hope this helps you make a decision.
1625615
I have dogs but it is a good barrier between my kitchen and dining room.My 3 dogs stay out of the dining room.My 1 cat never tried to climb it and was happy when the dogs were on the other side.
1253958
It kind of depends on how rowdy they are. I put a latch between the handles to keep my dogs in. But they back off after testing it. They could possibly force there way out of the bottom but it would take quite a brave cat.
961337
I just measured the door in which I placed this cat door. The large door has a width of 3.5 cm. I don't think an extra .5 cm would be a problem.
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.
2085347
Our dogs have no trouble using the door in either direction--the magnetic strips are secure, but release easy enough. I would not think a small dog would have any trouble: our two 12 pound cats enter and exit very easily.
1703705
I believe your small dog would fit because my cat is 9 pounds and 2 of him would fit with room to spare. The opening would allow your smallish dog to foot through easily also.