How close does the cat have to get before the door unlocks? Any problems with it not opening?
232171
Cat's head needs to be in the tunnel. We tried it with the collar tag before we had him chipped. It took Buddy a couple weeks to even want to go through it - we left it completely unlocked for a while so he got used to going through before we turned it on.
232172
I think my SureFlap door would click open when my cat put his head about 2 inches from the door. And no, I never had any problems with it not opening. But mine is in the trash because the raccoons kept going thru it to get to the cat's food and after awhile the cat wouldn't use it any more. Be sure to get the raccoon-proof model, if you buy it! It was a good idea but mine turned out to be a waste if money.
1960575
I have mine installed in a small walk-in (6 ft x 5 ft) closet and my 10 lb cat triggers it all the time, kind of annoying when it happens at 1 am. I just close the door to preven this from happening.
1077194
It is around 4 inches. My cats (11 years old) do not have any problems entering it.
2179361
You bet! I love my sure flap MC door for my 13 lb cat. It can bet programmed to let them in, and locked outbound...and vice versa. This is my second purchase of this brand door for my cat. I originally purchased the small one and soon my tabby boy grew to 12 lbs and 6 mos ago purchased the larger size. Highly recommend.
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.
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.
886273
I had trouble at first. The groove has stops at the ends, so if you get one end lined up at one side of the door it isn't difficult to line up the other end at the other side of the door. Then it just drops into place. I usually give it a little test twist. If it is in the slot, it won't move. both I and my cats are very happy with this box.
1756627
I placed the gate against the trim where the door would be if it were shut so that it couldn't be knocked out of place by my 25 pound cat who jumps to try to escape. It worked great. Without the trim though I'm sure he would have knocked it over.
201580
No, the door swings open by pushing on it, but you need the magnet to get the door to open back up to come in. So if your cat goes out he will not be able to come back in without magnet. My cat never goes by it cause of the noise, but I have a shy cat. Sounds like you need the expensive door that slides open with the collar on, those are sweet but expensive. Good Luck
1011779
Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down... » Read More Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) « Show Less
397223
It is an opening, no door. I have 2 and both of my cats use them with no problems.
680215
Absolutely. I can't get it open, and I tried. I bought this specific door to stop a cat that only opened the door by pulling with Its claws. When you push the pin down outside an internal one still doesn't disengage. Hope this helps it's expensive but a great door. It did take my skitterish cat about a week to get used to the noise it makes though so be ready for a little training.
1189685
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.
1098864
1. You would want to screw it into the walls to make sure it couldn't be pulled/fall over. 2. Make sure it's tightened enough that the "people" door won't open accidentally. 3. Zip-tie the cat door open so it won't pinch little fingers. 4. Definitely make sure the baby can't fit through the cat door - it's probably larger than you think. Hope that helps!
1826770
It closes with a magnet latch. I doubt that it would be opened easily by the kitties. Mine seems fairly secure.
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!
170353
The flap makes a little noise, it is a clicking sound of the magnets. Works well though. I know that the brand name has a website with the specs so you can check the size of the actual opening. It is a great pet door our cat uses it and she is about 11 lbs.