Can this be attached to a screen door with a cat flap in it so it can be accessed from the house?
1824562
It is not designed for that; however, I'm sure someone can rig something up whereby the tunnel is affixed to the screen. I believe a cat flap is much smaller than the opening in the tunnel, so it would probably have to be sewn to the screen. Of course, there would be no way for you to open the door because this entire unit would be in the way on the outside of the door. You'd have to enter and exit your house through another door.
1824563
I did it. The tunnel is round and bigger than the square "gerbil tubes," but I just used a piece of square metal shelving to fill the gaps and to attach them together with plastic "zippy strips."
1824564
I still haven't attached the tunnel because so many reviewers said it was extremely difficult. If you don't plan on using the door/cat flap for anything else but the playpen, maybe you could figure out a way to attach it but it isn't designed to do that.
633819
This is really designed for doors. The frame requires that you screw it in to something. If you were really ambitious, you could probably build a wooden frame into you screen door and then attach this. As an alternative, I have seen, and actually have one, a wooden screen door that comes with a pet door flap. It works well.
1204419
Cats could probably easily enter. There is another one a friend told me about that has a magnetic bottom panel. If you're worried about cats I would suggest finding on like that
813085
Nope. It could be even difficult for a small (toy) dogs to use the door, since the flap is heavy enough with strong magnets.
2115998
Would be difficult: the door has a minimum thickness owing to the screws having to have a place to go. There do exist doors made for screens, they just push through and snap together. Sorry but I do not know the brand. Keep looking is my advice, this one isn't it.
1508709
The magnet was pretty strong, but the cat would not use the door until I cut off the flap and replaced it with window screen. Since it is on the patio screen door, when it is cold or windy we open the glass door long enough for the cat to go out or come in. Hope this helps.
2083630
I don't think so. There is a minimum thickness of the door in order to install the pet door.
1281124
It attaches to the screen door FRAME, and doesn't replace the screen itself. In my opinion, its too thick (it's about an inch thick) unless you have a significant gap between the screen door and the regular doors. In my case I couldn't slide it open because it bumped into my other sliding door. May work fine if you have a swinging door though.
306234
Yes. We mounted ours outside over the door to the back porch. Works great! We got it mainly as a "doggie door". Keeps the hot out and the cool in. Keeps the bugs out and I can leave the door open enough for the dogs to go in and out. We are very happy with it.
994437
If you have the netting attached, then no. You can only enter through the "door" on the side. If you do not attach the netting, then it will be perfect. (The screen on the one we purchased is one continuous piece that wraps around.)
944069
Yes. Even though it has 2 fairly heavy magnetic flaps, my house cats get in and out thru it every night. I have 3 large dogs. Honestly best dog door I've owned. Cons: doors are clear so get dirty quickly. Magnets get old and break. We bought new flap replacements after about 5 years. We've had this in our Las Vegas house for 8 years. I would recommend.
463696
Not that I'm aware of. I suppose you might be able to rig one up, but I would think it might interfere with the operation of the chip-enabled flap. We get more air leakage from under our front door than this cat door. It's pretty good as far as that goes.
739688
Yes, there is a solid plastic panel that can be put in place when the door is not being used. How secure it is would be a matter for the owner to decide. If your dog is large or you have multiple dogs, they might be able to force their way through, since they are used to the door and may hit it at high speed when entering. Never mind the tandem entry method. As to keeping out cats, it should be fine. Now, for burglary issues, you may want to increase the difficulty level.
1137108
the 2 plastic flaps are magnetized at the bottom so its KIND OF a push to get thru. im sure if a cat wasnt intimidated by it they could certainly get thru.
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!
1861451
No. This door would not keep any type of pet in. It does not sit flush to the frame, unless you tried to velcro the entire length of the door. Even then...there would be a space at the corners. Plus, the frame is very, very flimsy...so it wouldn't take much effort for your cat to just push right through.
2083459
I don't have cats, but our daughter has a small dog (10 lbs) and she is able to go through the door just fine. It just has a magnetic strip attached to the rubber/plastic door.