Best for large cats, Maine Coons and small dogs
SureFlap Microchip Pet Door Review
4.4(6,724 Amazon ratings)
Typical UK price: £130–£170
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Our experience fitting it
We fit the Pet Door for Maine Coons, Ragdolls, Bengals and small breeds like Yorkshire Terriers and Miniature Dachshunds. The most common mistake we're called out to fix is a standard cat flap fitted for a large cat that simply won't use it.
Pros
- Much larger opening — suits big cats and small dogs
- Built-in curfew timer to lock the flap overnight
- Same reliable microchip reading as the standard SureFlap
- C-cell batteries give good runtime for a large flap
Cons
- Needs a bigger aperture — not every door panel has the clearance
- More expensive than a standard microchip flap
- Heavier flap can be stiff for timid cats at first
Specifications
| Aperture required | 235mm W × 245mm H |
|---|---|
| Outer frame | 280mm W × 292mm H |
| Tunnel depth | 70mm (extenders available) |
| Batteries | 4 × C, ~12 months |
| Pet IDs stored | 32 |
| Extra feature | Curfew timer |
| Warranty | 3 years (manufacturer) |
Fitting notes from our installers
The larger aperture needs a minimum flat panel area — always check clearance before buying. In glass doors the panel is replaced with a new toughened unit sized for the larger hole.
We fit this model into uPVC doors, composite doors and glass doors across the North West and Yorkshire.
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Compare with other cat flaps
SureFlap Microchip Cat FlapBest overall for most single- and two-cat homes
SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap ConnectBest smart cat flap for app control and activity tracking
PetSafe Microchip Cat FlapBest value microchip flap and best for multi-cat homes
PetSafe Manual-Locking Cat FlapBest budget flap where microchip entry isn't neededSee also our SureFlap vs PetSafe comparison and microchip vs manual guide.