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Title: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 06, 2009, 13:50:55 PM

Once the cat proofing is up I need a flap, only problem is Oliver MMP he is massive  ;D

He is far bigger than the rest of my cats, so could imaging him getting stuck in a normal sized one, that would be a sight  :evillaugh:

Any good flaps out there for extra large cats?

I dont need anything fancy or magnetic as it would only be my own coming in. Im sure a rabbit or 2 also  :innocent:

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: Mark on May 06, 2009, 14:10:20 PM

There was a small dog flap already fitted in my old place. It was great for Kylie. The one here is more like squeezing toothpaste out when she goes through  :evillaugh:

This one should be fine  :Crazy: http://www.southcoastpetsupplies.co.uk/mate-large-small-flap-white-p-432.html

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 06, 2009, 14:35:25 PM

Yes there are different sizes of flap and I have a large one cos Misa is enormous. Mine is a catmate one and they are easy to get.

Misa is 6.6 kg and he can get through with ease cos cats are sorta fluid and they can get through much smaller spaces than you think.

How big is your big cat cc?

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 07, 2009, 10:17:27 AM

I think Ted is 6.2kg and Oliver is twice the size of him, really  :Crazy: Ive never seen a cat so big!

Im going to have to weigh him.

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: Angiew on May 07, 2009, 17:28:20 PM

I use the dog ones - it is easier for the old ones as well as the big ones!

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: hOrZa on May 07, 2009, 22:32:31 PM

Isn't it called the door






:evillaugh:

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: Bazsmum on May 08, 2009, 01:43:58 AM

Quote from: hOrZa on May 07, 2009, 22:32:31 PM

Isn't it called the door






:evillaugh:

Try telling my dog that!  :shocked:


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Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: Mark on May 08, 2009, 09:55:42 AM

They had some in Tesco this morning for cats up to 7kg or 15cm shoulder height - 1/2 price, £2.50 - they are 4-way locking - not a brand I have heard of.

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 08, 2009, 10:25:48 AM

Quote from: hOrZa on May 07, 2009, 22:32:31 PM

Isn't it called the door

 :evillaugh:

Yes but once the cat proofing is up, I want them to be able to come and go as they please. So I dont have to be bothered really  :evillaugh: Although they will most likely follow me around the house meowing to get out the front door  :innocent:

I seen one is Tescos for £4.50 but I really dont think MMP would fit through it lol

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: clarenmax on May 08, 2009, 13:39:18 PM

Quote from: Bazsmum on May 08, 2009, 01:43:58 AM

Try telling my dog that!  :shocked:

Your photo just made me laugh out loud  :rofl:

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: fluffybunny on May 08, 2009, 16:12:17 PM

I have a catmate 221 for my larger lad Geoffrey (he was 7.2kg when it was installed) and he fits through it comfortably.  I'm really pleased with the quality, he accellerates down the garden and bashes straight through it and it withstands it well.  It also has good draught proofing and sealing, better than the staywells in my opinion.

This website has a good selection, it also has larger flaps/dog doors if you think the 221 won't be big enough http://www.catflaps.com/home.html?rid=google&target=dept_45.html&lang=en-gb

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 08, 2009, 17:29:28 PM

Fuffy Oliver MMP looks exactly like your Geoffery  :Luv2:

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: fluffybunny on May 09, 2009, 11:39:59 AM

CC from your other posts I fear you mean Milly; Geoffrey is my bright ginger boy  :Luv2:

Title: Re: Cat flaps for a very large cat?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 09, 2009, 12:29:54 PM

Ohh yes Milly sorry  ;D