Cat Door, Cat Door Interior Door with Soft Magnetic Flaps, Sliding Panel Closure, Telescoping Tunnel, Easy DIY Installation Kitty Door, Exterior Cat Doors for Cats Up to 20 lbs, Black Review

4.1 (39) Amazon rating$15.99100+ bought last month

Our verdict

A budget cat door built around a telescoping tunnel, which lets it adjust to different door or wall thicknesses better than fixed-frame flaps.

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Best for

Owners who need a cat door that can adjust its depth to fit an unusually thick or thin door, for cats up to 20 pounds.

Skip if

You want a well-established product with a long review history, since this one is still new with few reviews so far.

  • Priced 50% below the category median ($31.95 across 49 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.0/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.1/5

    4.1 average across 39 owner ratings

  • Popularity0.1/5

    39 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 PETCOMING door uses a soft magnetic flap plus a sliding closing panel, giving two ways to control access: the flap for everyday use and the slide-in panel for fully blocking the opening. Its telescoping tunnel is the standout feature, letting the frame extend or compress to fit a range of door thicknesses rather than being locked into one size.', "It's rated for cats up to 20 pounds and sized for a small opening, with a maximum compatible thickness of 2.36 inches and a minimum of 1.02 inches. It's priced at $15.99, comes in black, and the box includes installation instructions, the flap, a positioning template, the slide-in closing panel, the telescoping tunnel, and screws.", "It's a newer listing with a 4.1 star rating from 39 reviews and about 100 units sold in the past month, and stock was listed as limited at the time of writing, so it hasn't built up the review history of the more established doors in this category."]

Pros

  • Telescoping tunnel adjusts to fit a range of door thicknesses
  • Soft magnetic flap plus a separate sliding panel for full closure
  • Comes with a full installation kit including screws and a positioning template
  • Manufacturer offers a replacement flap if it becomes damaged
  • Affordable price at $15.99

Cons

  • Only 39 reviews so far, a much smaller track record than other doors here
  • 4.1 rating is the lowest among the cat doors in this roundup
  • Fits a narrower thickness range, 1.02 to 2.36 inches, than some competitors

Performance notes

The telescoping tunnel is the key build detail, letting the door adapt to doors or panels between 1.02 and 2.36 inches thick instead of requiring an exact match. The soft magnetic flap handles daily use, while the separate slide-in closing panel offers a second way to fully block the opening when needed, and the manufacturer backs the flap with a replacement policy if it's damaged.

What buyers say

With only 39 reviews and a 4.1 rating, it's too early to call this a proven performer, though about 100 units bought in the past month shows early demand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the telescoping tunnel for?

It lets the door's frame extend or compress to fit doors or panels of different thicknesses, between 1.02 and 2.36 inches, instead of only fitting one exact size.

Can I fully block the opening, not just use the flap?

Yes, it includes a separate sliding closing panel that can be inserted to fully close off the opening in addition to the everyday magnetic flap.

What happens if the flap gets damaged?

PETCOMING states it will provide a replacement flap if yours becomes damaged or falls off.

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