PetSafe Magnetic Cat Door
In a Nutshell
- Effective in keeping neighborhood cats out.
- Issues with magnet alignment
- Possible need for extensive cat training.
Quick Verdict
The PetSafe Magnetic Cat Door is a good option for keeping your cats in and others out, but it can be finicky with alignment and tricky for some cats to master.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Effective Cat Containment (2)
Works well in keeping neighborhood cats out and inside cats in
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Good for Keeping Racoons Out (3)
Users mention that this door also helps to deter intruders such as racoons.
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Recommended for training purposes (2)
Users recommend if the cat can be trained to not be phased by the magnets it should still work if trained approperly
Cons
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Alignment Issues (2) major
The magnet has to be too aligned to make the door to open
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Magnet Accuracy Problem (2) major
Cross alignment of the magnets is not possible if your cat's head does not align with it perfectly.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Cat Owners — Pet owners that have trained cats and use it on their secure home to keep neighborhood cats out.
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners with untrained cats — Cats that have to be trained in order to use this product properly.
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Setup an alarm and automatic lights to deter pests.
- 💡 Do some insulating work to aid the magnet operation correctly.
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Does this door work for medium size cats?
Yes, the door has been seen to have issues with alignment, but has positional availability for medium and large size cats.
Highlighted Reviews
"We have an outside cat that will not come inside because of our dogs. We made her a little house in the storeroom using this product. We didn't want other strays to be able to come in and bother her or spray everywhere. So now she goes and comes as she pleases and doesn't have to worry about intrude..."
"The cat wears a small magnet that droops from the collar. The magnet must contact the magnet that is located on the inside of the cat door for the mechanism to open. Unfortunately, the magnet on the inside of the door is about 1/4 of and inch wide in diameter so there is no margin for error..."
Bottom Line
It's a solid choice if you're looking to keep your cat contained, but be prepared for some initial training and potential frustration.