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Cat Mate Chip Pet Flap User Reviews
Cat Mate Microchip Activated Cat Flap (360) - ISO and AVID Compatible, Door for Entry Control of up to 30 Cats or Small Dogs, for Single/Multiple Glazing, UPVC, Walls and Wood, White
$79.99by Closer Pets
Amazon
3.9/5
269 reviews
Reddit
mixed
7 discussions
Dagist Score
3.00
out of 5
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Key Insight
The chip sensor can be finicky - many users need to train cats to position their heads at exactly the right spot for consistent detection
What Real Users Say
Based on 7 Reddit discussions + 269 Amazon reviewsUsers find this flap excellent for creating separate feeding areas and controlling outdoor access for rescued cats. However, many experience frustrating chip detection issues requiring precise positioning, and the loud clicking sound when unlocking bothers some pets initially.
๐ What Users Love
- โPerfect for creating separate feeding stations
- โHelps integrate rescued outdoor cats gradually
- โQuality construction with durable materials
- โWorks with both implanted chips and collar tags
- โPrevents neighborhood cats from entering
- โTraining mode available for easier learning
๐ Common Complaints
- โChip detection requires very precise positioning
- โMakes loud clicking sound when unlocking
- โOpening size too small for larger cats
- โNo free entry option - chip always required
- โBattery life only 2 months with frequent use
Key Features
- โขRemembers up to 30 different pet microchips or collar tags
- โขWorks with standard pet microchips and 125kHz RFID collar discs
- โขCan be installed in doors, walls, glass panels or wooden surfaces
- โขBattery-powered operation with low-battery warning light
- โขWhite plastic construction with tinted door panel
- โขDirectional locking - can set different rules for entry vs exit
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