Can a relatively strong cat make it through this door?
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.
162464
My cat is only 8 lbs (at full size) and she is able to slip in and out of this door with no troubles. It took her a few weeks to get used to it, but it can happen. So the answer to this question is, yes.
162465
Yes, I don't think it would have a problem. The doors are sturdy but not too heavy.
162466
Yes, my cat does and she is on the small size. In the beginning she had a little bit of an issue but I think she has figured it out.
162467
It's a learning process. An extreamly timid cat or dog may take weeks or months to warm up to the door most will learn with encouragement within the first day. Some will play with the door sticking their paw or nose out the door without going all the way through. Don't let them out through another door to do their duty or in from outside unless you know you are endangering their health. My oldest pet likes the idea of having a door man; makes her feel loved. I walk away from the family door and she will go to the plexidor.
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.
162469
I think so, we purchased this door for my 13yr. old dog that had severe hip dysphasia and he was able to go in and out the door without problems.
162470
I would think so. An energetic 10 pound pup can easily push through. The doors swing shut rather quickly which acts as a deterrent to our two elderly kittens.
162471
I don't have a cat, but I would think that any healthy cat would have no trouble at all, or even a slightly sick cat could get through without any issues.
1099543
Probably not. Once our very clever Poodle managed to get her head through a corner and get stuck and we had to stop, extricate her and re-attach the barrier. There are spaces around the edges that are slightly larger. Cats are smaller, more persistent, and "slipperier." I would assume they could get through. I really think transporting kitties requires a cat crate or carrier. That's how we move ours around.
1743693
I think it depends on the size of the cat. The latches on the doors are small and a big cat may be able to push the big door open part way. This would be excellent if you add extra, sturdier door latches.
147068
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
932300
A cat should be able to open it, but be aware that the flap is not one of the flexible rubber ones, it is hard, jointed plastic.
1049768
My cat is 13-14 lbs and he fits in there okay. He has misjudged his size and went (poo) outside the box once or twice because he didn't go all the way in and left his back side hanging over. It looks like he might, door hole might be small depending on his girth.
1342412
The gate is not that tall and I don't see why a healthy cat could not jump over this gate. I'm looking at it right now and I feel confident a normal cat will be able to jump it.
302755
I do love my gate. My cat can't get through, but I'd check the specs online. If you have a mini or teacup puppy, they may be able to squeeze through....though foubtful.
119315
May be yes for a kitty. The magnet which keeps the door closed can be pushed open easily. I think if a bigger cat crawls under the door it might push the door open instead of crawling through under it.
1303784
I would think so. I also don't think a medium size cat could get trapped inside it since there's not much room to climb around the door. There's a flap behind the door that acts as a silo/funnel for dispensing more feed.
797068
No, it's actullly very strong. But there is a chance, if used too much. We use it regularly and door is still unharmed.
1359007
My 15 pound arthritic old cat uses this door with no problem. I also have a young approx. 15 pound male and he uses it with ease. Don't know how the extra 5 pounds would affect use but I don't expect there would be any problem
1049581
I have 7 cats and 2 cannot fit through the cat-mate cat flap, one being 19 lbs and the other being around 18 lbs. I would say cats 15lbs and under could get through the opening. comfortably. I had to get the Tubby cat door for them.
546593
Yes. I have several cats one 12lbs and a larger unweighted one who have no problems with the door.
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!
323558
A determined cat could conceivably squirm out of the top between the latch down places. It would not be easy though.The side cage wiring is too small for a cat to get through.
2238121
No, the top door opens well over center and I have had no problem, even when the cat decides to struggle a little.