Pet Screen Door for Small Dogs & Cats - Heavy Duty Magnetic Lockable Flap, Inside Door 8.59x6.62inch, Easy Install for Sliding Glass/Patio Doors Screen, Scratch-Resistant & Security Latch (Size M) Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-07-07
AuraSphere's magnetic flap installs directly into a screen door for $8.99, giving small cats and dogs a lockable 8.59 by 6.62 inch opening without cutting into a solid door.
Owners with a screen door on a sliding glass or patio door who want an affordable, easy install flap for cats or small dogs.
Skip if
You need a door for a solid panel rather than a screen, or your pet needs an opening larger than 8.59 by 6.62 inches.
Breed size Extra Small, Medium, Small
Priced 72% below the category median ($31.95 across 49 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 156 owner ratings
Popularity1.1/5
156 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
['This flap mounts into an existing screen door rather than a solid door or wall, fitting screens up to 0.5 inches thick. The opening measures 8.59 by 6.62 inches, sized for cats, small dogs, and other small animals rather than larger breeds.', "It uses a magnetic lockable closure with a scratch resistant flap and a security latch, and the frame is built from PVC with an ABS and polypropylene flap. At $8.99, it's one of the more affordable ways to add pet access to a screen door.", 'With 156 reviews averaging 4.2 stars, it has a decent track record for a budget priced screen insert, though the bought_last_month figure currently shows no recent purchase spike.']
Pros
Budget friendly price at $8.99
Magnetic closure with a lockable, scratch resistant flap
Easy install into an existing screen door, no cutting required
Works for cats, small dogs, and other small animals
Security latch adds an extra layer of control
Cons
Opening is sized for small pets only at 8.59 by 6.62 inches
Only fits screens up to 0.5 inches thick
No recent purchase activity reported in the bought_last_month figure
Specifications
Breed size
Extra Small, Medium, Small
Performance notes
The PVC frame and ABS/polypropylene flap are built specifically for screen door installation rather than solid doors, with a 0.5 inch maximum thickness limiting it to typical screen panels. The magnetic closure combined with a security latch and scratch resistant flap material is meant to hold up against everyday pet traffic.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average across 156 reviews reflects generally positive feedback for a budget priced screen door flap, though the bought_last_month figure shows no recent purchase spike.
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