Cat Flaps for a Cornish Rex
Slender and agile, fits through any standard cat flap. A typical Cornish Rex weighs 2.5–4 kg. Fine coat — draught sealing is worth doing properly.
Get a free quote for your Cornish RexWhat size opening does a Cornish Rex need?
A standard cat flap opening (around 165 × 171 mm) is plenty.
How to measure your Cornish Rex
- 1Measure the widest point of the chest just behind the front legs — that sets the opening width you need.
- 2Measure from the floor to the top of the shoulders for the opening height.
- 3Add about 20 mm to each measurement so there is no squeeze on the way through.
- 4Measure the rise from the floor to the belly — the bottom of the flap should sit just above that.
Where we fit it: We set the bottom of the flap roughly 100–120 mm above the floor level on the outside. Small cats don't like a big step up, so we fit lower in the door than we would for a large breed.
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Microchip compatibility for a Cornish Rex
Every microchip flap we fit reads the standard 15-digit FDX-B chip used by UK vets and rescue centres, so your cat's existing chip works — no new chip and no collar tag needed. SureFlap models also read older 9 and 10-digit chips. If your cat isn't chipped, a collar-tag or manual flap is the alternative.
Cornish Rex microchip tip
Fine coat, easy scanning. Any microchip flap we fit will read a standard chip first time.
Got the chip number handy? Check it against every flap we fit.
Getting a Cornish Rex used to the cat flap
Prop the flap open for the first few days so your cat can see straight through, then let it down once they're using it happily. Treats on the far side and a calm house beat any amount of pushing.
Fitting note: Fine coat — draught sealing is worth doing properly.
Cat flaps we recommend for a Cornish Rex
These are the models we fit most often for Cornish Rexs, in order of preference.
SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap
Our default fit for average-sized cats — reliable chip reading and a 4-way manual lock.
- Opening 165 × 171 mm, cut-out 212 × 212 mm
- Reads all standard 15-digit FDX-B chips plus older 9 and 10-digit chips; stores up to 32 pets
PetSafe Microchip Cat Flap
A budget-friendly microchip option that suits small and slim cats.
- Opening 142 × 120 mm, cut-out 168 × 170 mm
- Reads 15-digit FDX-B chips and stores up to 40 pets
PetSafe Manual Cat Flap
Simple, draught-resistant and ideal if your pet isn't chipped or you want a spare panel.
- Opening 152 × 152 mm, cut-out 173 × 173 mm
- No chip reader — 4-way manual lock only
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