Is this door cat proof? We have two very curious young cats and I'm afraid they would get through the door, go outside and get lost.
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The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once she got use to it. The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once... » Read More The size of my door allows both my cat and dog to go through. Cat proof? well it takes forever for my cat to go through. He picks at it forever. Scared to go through it but eventually he goes through it. Mainly because we pushed him through many times to get him use to it. Now he knows if he wants out he must go through the door. Thing is he still hates it so when we open the door to outside he dashes through the door instead when he can. So it is very possible if one does not train or expect the cat to go through they may not. We also had to show our dog and she does not mind using it once she got use to it. « Show Less
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This is a very good product, but I doubt it would keep a determined cat from exiting. A small terrier easily can push through the flap and exit, so my guess is that a cat certainly could. There is a sliding metal safety plate that is used to bar any entrance/exit, but that also keeps other pets from using it. I would not suggest this pet door for keeping your cats inside unless the panel is shut.
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I don't have cats and we have a fenced yard, therefore I haven't had the situation arise. However, for a while we taped one flap up for our dog until he got use to using it. If your cats are touchy, I would think they wouldn't like to go through two flaps. Good luck!
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No, if a small dog can go through it and a small baby then a cat will be able to go through the door unless it is locked with the locking partition.
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Yes, your cats can get out through the door. Some people use these doors for their cats. I know someone who uses the item for both their cat and dog.I love this door tremendously but your cats would use it also most likely.
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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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Our cat was doing the same for a while, but then one day heavy rain started and he had to dart in. We now switched to a microchip Petporte door, but it also took our cat probably a month to get used to it. We also noticed that he goes in and out all right when we are not at home. If he knows that we are at home, he "checks in" at the cat door and then goes to the human door to be let in. Cats like it when people open doors for them.
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I think that if you have a roibder, older, more nonchalant cat, it would be fne. A skinny youngster could get through the sides if needed. My 4 year old cat wouldn't go there. My 1 year old would.
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My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I... » Read More My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. « Show Less
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I think it might be possible for one cat to tailgate another, but I think it is unlikely. The flap only locks when it closes, so if the second cat was immediately behind the first and got its nose through the opening before the flap fell it would get in. But the flap falls quite quickly and locks immediately, so the second cat would have to be more or less in contact with the first on the way through.
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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!
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That's the same reason I got mine! I stupidly connected the first one in my kitchen, and, wow, my cats bolted out of the room. But it seems to have no effect on them when they are set up outside - of course, it's Texas and I don't open my windows.... and the catstops point away from the house. Actually I only use them long enough to get other cats out of the habit of coming into my yard... then I loan them to friends who also have a cat problem!
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My opinion is if you move the archway up it will show more of the bottom of the door. We have a 11 pound cat that goes through the hole with little effort! Just remove the brush and your cat will fit just fine!
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The mechanics of the door make for very smooth opening and closing--in fact, the design is patented. But it's also a little heavier than the conventional pet door. I think a cat could push through without much difficulty, though I haven't actually seen one doing that (we're an all-dog household). You might want to contact the manufacturers and see what kind of feedback they've gotten from the cat people out there.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I wish they would answer this question. All of my outdoor houses have a second opening. I like this but would be worried if my cat was trapped so I will skip this product. We have racoons here and they can get into any space so be trapped by a predator is a real concern.
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This is definitely not escape proof. It tells you in the instructions not to use this for a tie out situation. If you're holding a lead and you hold it straight up the cat can't get out. When they have leverage against the lead they can back out fairly easily. The best plan is to not let the cat pull against the lead. I've always been able to grab him before it became a problem.
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Kay, I don't think the door will lock in training mode. But I, like you, just wanted a timed cat-door. For me it was to let the cats go out once the sun was up and lock them in once it got dark. I do not have any issues with animals (raccoons, opossum, chupacabra) trying to get in and because I have three cats and the chips were kinda big I simply taped a chip to the inside of the kitty door. This way when it is set to open there is always a chip close enough to activate it and the cat just has to push on it. Any cat can get in or out during the day and when it is set to close no one can leave (actually I only "close" it so the cats can't get out after dark, but after dark they can get in). I hope this is helpful for you. Red
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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
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My cats are indoor cats. I would not advise leaving this cat cave (let alone your kitty) out in the snow, wind and freezing weather. The cat cave is not water proof either.