Cat Mate 4-Way Locking Cat Flap for Large Cats and Small Dogs, Easy Fitting, Fast Installation, Durable, Weatherproof, Silent, Convenient, Draught Excluder - White

I originally bought an alternative cat flap based on my boys sizes and weights, but having fitted it, it soon became obvious that it was far too small. I don't think my boys are excessively large, they are Siamese cross and weigh 6-6.5kg. I genuinely did not believe they would need a large cat flap - but I was wrong. This cat flap is excellent quality and fits beautifully in our wooden kitchen door. Absolutely no draught gets through, but it is still easy enough for the boys to push. The locking mechanism could perhaps be simpler, but once you suss out how it works, it's no big deal. It's a very solid, quality item. My boys are 3 years old and had never used a cat flap before, with the exception of the previous purchase that was too small. Having struggled with that one, I wondered if it would put them off trying with this one, but the initial hesitance lasted no more than a few hours before they realised they could get through this one so much easier. I admit, the original cat flap was cheaper, but you can't put a price on your cats happiness, and it's not as if this was overpriced, it is worth every penny. Definitely recommended.

A good quality and big enough for a large size cat

Easy to install even in a conservatory, does what it says on the package.

This cat flap proved easy to fit and works well. Comes with necessary fixings and can be locked in various ways to prevent access or only allow access one particular way. Unfortunately, my cat doesn’t seem to want to push it open himself, he just sits there looking out or in, waiting for us to open it for him!! We are working on that. We considered getting a more sophisticated sensor type model, but read that these can sometimes malfunction and lock the cat in or out, so went for the more traditional basic model instead. If and when he finally twigs he can operate it himself, this will be a great purchase.

Buying a flap with the fur/seal on the door is paramount, functioning perfectly, good solid construction, really easy to install.

Flexible Access Control The 4-way lock is very handy. You can restrict exit or entry depending on the time of day, guard against unwanted visitors, or fully lock the flap when needed. Good for households with multiple pets, or when you want to control cat traffic. Good Weatherproofing The brush seal and magnetic flap help with draughts and keeping out rain. The opening is large enough for many big cats and small dogs The 3-year guarantee is a plus. For what you’re getting good value for money cons i found the screws to be a bit small worried they come lose over time the locking tabs are only operable from the exterior, which may limit convenience or security

Had this for about 6 months now and still works great! Our one also says 'Closer Pets' not 'Cat Mate' on the actual product which we like as we use it for dogs. We put this on the door to the garden Summer House so our Yorkshire Terrier and Mini Dachshund can go in and out freely. Works as intended. Took a few days of encouragement for the yorkie but now both use it multiple times a day every day. It seems to be just the right height for both to use without straining up/down and both have been known to sprint out if they hear something of interest outside. So, I would say it's hardy enough for our uses. Only complaint really is that the draft excluding part of the flap did freeze up when it was wet and frosty outside and I had to give it a hard push to break the ice and clean. For me, this is not so much an issue as our dogs are not outside at night but I can imagine for outdoor cats this might be an issue. So, if you are prone to cold climates and want to rely on this flap to let your cat inside during the night I would suggest keeping up with keeping it as dry and clean as possible before bed to give it the best chance of being able to swing throughout the night. It also comes with a template made of card so you know how big of a hole to cut which was also very handy. It's tinted on the outside so you can't see in but you can see out which our dogs like so they can stalk the birds outside without getting cold in the winter haha. For needs similar to mine, I would reccomend.

absolutely useless stencil as useful as a chocolate fire guard. once its installed its fine but i opted to use some small wall plugs. if your using this for a standard door or a core door for a living room i recomend getting some form of small wall plugs just so its solid as theres nothing to hold on. if your door is hollow you will need wall plugs.