Is it possible for the C50 to be tipped over or otherwise opened by my cat?
233348
I actually didn't buy this one. I bought one that was square with two compartments. And no my cat can't open it of tip it over. Once you set the timer and lock it, it can't be opened until the time is up. But this isn't the one I bought, sorry.
233349
The Cat Mate C50 is very stable because it is wide (12") and not very high (3"). Furthermore, if you leave the water packs installed (whether you freeze them for ice or not), they add a good amount of weight that also makes it hard to top over. The rotating cover is well-secured -- it's difficult enough for a human to remove much less a cat. Our 14 pound male cat has never tipped it or got the cover off.
233350
I have used these products for years and never seen one tipped over. I suppose a very determined cat COULD scratch the door and open it, but probably not because the door is on there very solidly - and, again, this has never happened with my cat. This is a good product!
1434960
Yes a cat can tip it over. I have not found an way to easily add weight to the base. We just keep ours near a corner so if it gets pushed hard it is most likely to hit a wall. Our cat only pushes it over once every other month. She tips it all the time to shake food out of it. But that seems to entertain her enough to keep her comming back and only tipping out two or three pieces at a time.
27
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.
665860
The legs spread nice and wide so it would take a lot of effort to tip it sideways and the feet on the legs prevent it from tipping backward or forward. I have three cats, one of which would occasionally attempt to get into it, and never had any worries that they would knock it over.
1826770
It closes with a magnet latch. I doubt that it would be opened easily by the kitties. Mine seems fairly secure.
1988304
In my opinion it doesn't tip easily, but a determined cat could probably knock it over.
1971183
My cats heads stick out of the opening when they use it, so I really don't see a problem. But I would e-mail or call the manufacturer just to be on the safe side. Good Luck!
475818
Not mine, but a particularly motivated cat with some heft behind it might... Mine opens doors and still hasn't figured it out after a few years of daily use, so I'd say its highly unlikely...
476068
One of my cats can get it open in about 30 seconds. The Catmate brand is more secure.
835278
I don't have a cat but personally I think it would be super easy for your cat to push through the screen opening and get out.
1378479
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.
1372414
The cat would have to be pretty small or pretty persistent to wiggle through. My cat has never tried to squeeze through. The largest openings aren't that big and more towards the middle on my screen, so the cat doesn't even try. I'm sure a younger cat could try, but would probably knock it over before getting through.
1204417
I don't think so because although the bottom of the screen is weighted my dog simply goes to the side of the screen and pushes with his head. This pushes enough of the screen aside to allow him to be able to enter or exit. I think your cat would probably figure it out as well.
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!
1015599
Well its open from the bottom so they can eat from it but I don't think a cat could tip it over
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.
617027
Only if your cat can open a door. I have had 3 cts but they could not open house doors.