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PetSafe Big Cat Door Interior and Exterior Pet Door for Cats, Small Dogs and Multi-Pet Households Push-&-Turn 4-Way Locking Mechanism for Extra Security Soft Close Flap for Added Safety Review

4.4 (357) Amazon rating$39.95100+ bought last month

Our verdict

The PetSafe Big Cat Door is a well built 4 way locking flap from a trusted pet brand, sized for cats and small dogs up to 25 pounds with a soft close flap for added safety.

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Best for

Multi-pet households with cats or small dogs up to 25 lbs and doors between 2 and 3.25 inches thick.

Skip if

Your door is thinner than 2 inches or thicker than 3.25 inches, since the frame is built for that specific thickness range.

  • Breed size Small
  • Priced 25% above the category median ($31.95 across 49 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.4/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.4/5

    4.4 average across 357 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.2/5

    357 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['The PetSafe Big Cat Door is an 11 x 12 inch plastic pet door built for both interior and exterior installs, priced at $39.95. It comes from Radio Systems Corporation, the manufacturer behind the well known PetSafe brand, and is designed to fit doors between 2 and 3.25 inches thick.', "This door uses a push-and-turn 4 way locking mechanism for extra security, along with a soft close flap meant to reduce noise and add safety when the flap swings shut. It's rated for cats and dogs up to 25 lbs, making it a workable option for multi-pet homes with a mix of cats and small dogs.", 'With 357 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus around 100 units bought in the past month, it shows steady, ongoing demand from a well established brand in the pet door space.']

Pros

  • Solid 4.4 star average from 357 reviews
  • Push-and-turn 4 way locking for extra security
  • Soft close flap reduces noise and added safety
  • Rated for pets up to 25 lbs, including cats and small dogs
  • From PetSafe, a long established pet product brand

Cons

  • Only fits doors 2 to 3.25 inches thick
  • Plastic construction rather than metal or aluminum framing
  • Higher price than basic flap-only cat doors

Specifications

Breed size
Small

Performance notes

Built with a plastic frame and flap, this door has an 11 x 12 inch overall size, fits door thicknesses from 2 to 3.25 inches, and carries a 25 lb maximum weight capacity for the pets passing through it.

What buyers say

A 4.4 star rating from 357 reviews and about 100 recent purchases point to steady, reliable satisfaction from a smaller but consistent base of buyers.

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Frequently asked questions

What door thickness does this fit?

The PetSafe Big Cat Door is built for doors between 2 and 3.25 inches thick, so it's worth measuring your door before ordering.

Can this be used for small dogs, not just cats?

Yes, PetSafe rates this door for both cats and small dogs up to 25 lbs, which makes it workable for multi-pet households.

What is the soft close flap feature?

It's a design meant to slow the flap as it swings shut, which cuts down on noise and reduces the chance of the flap snapping closed hard.

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