Cat Mate 4-Way-Locking Large Cat Flap (221) - Secure Lockable Door for Large Cats and Small Dogs, Easy to Install and Use, for UPVC/Metal, Wall and Wood, White

rarely give 5 stars, but this product was perfect for what I needed. looked at several designs until I decided on this. the litter box and feed were always in the way. I have an enclosed porch with a solid door. perfect spot! other models required cutting of cheap plastic to fill the void between the front and back sections inside the door. this unit is designed to perfectly fit together, without having to figure that out, the front section is molded to cover the inside of the door, whether solid, or hollow. the instructions are concise, and I installed it in about an hour. (I like to be precise). this unit would not work well if you plan a pet door that leads to the outside, there are models with this manufacturer designed for that. the locks, though not heavy duty, work well, as options to contain you pet. it took about two days of gentile coaxing, and that was it! (I think it helped that its a French door with windows, my cat could see her food and liter box). the door is quiet, (it sounds like a drawer opening), and the weather stripping, (strong selling point, as my front porch is unheated), is very effective, as the magnet to keep it closed is a good strength. my hint?, install the unit with the locks facing out, the unit looks "cleaner" inside the house. well made, easy install, clean design, and no more smell in the main house. p.s. the smaller version would work just fine for normal size cats, this one is large enough for any medium sized critter you may adopt in the future....... egads........

An excellent door. An exact replacement for my existing CatMate door. Installed in minutes.

This was the easiest install project I’ve ever done. And the result was great. Much better quality than the Lifepul Cat Flap I purchased previously. The template was a rigid card with a self stick strip that made it really easy to work with. The door operates smoothly and doesn’t stick (unlike the other that I had to trim and alter to get it to work). The locking mechanisms work as they should (again, the other one had defective locks and were hard to slide). The magnetic hold is just right to keep the door closed. My cats all eventually figured it out although my dumbest cat still struggles with it, but succeeds. I installed this on the solid lowest panel of an exterior glass/screen door to a screened porch which consisted of a thin aluminum veneer filled with a foam type core. The thickness was just right but I see where they’ve provided options for thinner doors by simply trimming the plastic, which could be difficult. Fortunately I didn’t have to do that. It looks very clean and finished, like it’s been there forever. Nice product I would definitely buy again.

So, I wanted a simple cat door for an interior door so that my dog would stop eating the cat food. I didn't care about insulation, locking mechanisms, magnets - turns out, I just wanted a door that swung freely from both sides. I'm sure such a door exists, but I bought this one not knowing exactly what I wanted, and I was determined to make it work.Anyway, the good - it was very easy to install, looks great, and operates just as it's supposed to. I popped the door off, drew my outline, cut the door, screwed in the cat door, popped the door back on, all in under an hour - and wala, instant cat door. The only problem - all 3 of our cats didn't get it. We went through some "training" and they could kinda use it with some prodding, and if left in the room, they'd eventually figure their way out, reluctantly. But since both their food and cat litter were in the room, I didn't want to run the risk of stressing the cats out too much. The main problem seemed to be that it "sticks" - mainly because of the built-in magnet, and also the felt strip around the door.So, after a couple days of skiddish cats, I went to work to remove the magnet. This was a bit challenging at first, but the easiest way seemed to be to remove the entire plastic border around the one side of the door with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and a screwdriver. Once that's removed, you can pry out the magnet and remove the felt strip. Now the door swings free and easy, and the cats are much happier (or at least I suppose they are). Granted, I may have been too impatient and they might have learned to use the magnetized door with time, but it really seems to me that there should be an option to painlessly remove the impediments on the door in order to optionally have a free-swinging door, or sell a cheaper version without all the gizmos. Just a suggestion to the manufacturer.

It worked perfect for my needs. Just make sure you buy the right one. This one doesn't specify, but it can be cut with a knife to fit any size door. I put this on a paper thin aluminum panel at the bottom of my door.

Very good pet door that is installed in a metal porch door. This is the third cat door I’ve purchased and replaced over the past three years. Initial installation was no major problem if you are comfortable with removing the door and cutting the opening. The only issue I’ve encountered is the locking latches. Over a period of time they become weak from twice daily use and as a result my cats have at times locked themselves in or out by inadvertent movement of the latch tabs. Otherwise the pet door is well built and quite serviceable.

This is a perfect size, easy to install, looks very nice and the cat uses it all the time. I like that it is not completely clear. It is more Smokey but you can see through it if you really look. I kept it open for maybe 3 days until the cat got used to going in and out and now she goes in and out with the door flapped down. She pushes through and she does not get stuck going in or out of the door. It is quiet and it closes nice. Highly recommend.