Cat Flap Designs

Donna · 07-02-2007, 01:20 PM

After catching the male cat in my house again this morning I wonder if anybody knows of a cat flap that can deter the most forceful of cats?

Mine is a magnetic one and this cat is breaking through the magnet lock.

I cannot lock the flap as there have been NO ACCIDENTS from Chloe now that she has the option of outside for her loo, so maybe a change of cat flap will be the answer.

I need a strong, secure and unlikely to fail, catflap please!!!!

charliebubs · 07-02-2007, 01:25 PM

Hmmm - that's a tricky one if you already have the magnetic one and it's not working. Is yours a Staywell? I think they are the best brand.

I don't really have any other suggestions.....sorry.

Good luck though!!

Donna · 07-02-2007, 01:26 PM

Yes mine is a Staywell - are there better makes???

alexgirl73 · 07-02-2007, 01:27 PM

I was looking at some in PAH last night, no idea why as none of mine get out, but they had an an infra red one that might be worth a try. It will only unlock when the cat with the collar with the infra red mechanism in it comes near.

http://www.petsathome.com/invt/12092

Donna · 07-02-2007, 01:30 PM

Thanks Alex

Does anyone know how this works??? No idea - sounds too technical for me to understand!!!

Anyone think it would be safer??

alexgirl73 · 07-02-2007, 01:33 PM

New Product - IN STOCK New from Staywell - An infra red cat flap - with a unique coded key which only allows access to your cats complete with a 4 way security locking system.

White with clear Rigid Flap

To Fit Any Door Max Depth 54mm

4 Way Security Lock

Suitable for cats up to 7kg (15Ibs)

Unique coded key allow access to your cat only. Two keys supplied.

Available in white or a brown woodgrain effect

Hope this helps Donna

dinahsmum · 07-02-2007, 01:33 PM

Here's a whole site with cat flaps http://www.catflaps.co.uk/index.html...arget=d74.html
It has the i/r one.
I guess you could contact them and ask if it will be more secure than the magnetic? Or cantact Staywell direct? There must be a reson Staywell have developed it

Donna · 07-02-2007, 01:41 PM

Thanks everyone. Dont wanna buy a new one if the cat can then break through that one.

Will try find Staywell number and call them.

Fran · 07-02-2007, 01:46 PM

I've only ever had Staywell flaps and I never had any intruders when I had the magnetic one. Good luck with this Donna, I think giving Staywell a ring sounds like a good idea...

Mags · 07-02-2007, 02:50 PM

I have the Staywell 4-way flap and Cassie broke OUT of that

Hubby repaired it though and now it is stronger than ever!

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