58 reviews forCat Mate Glass Fitting Cat Flap - 4 Way Lock

After having a really bad experience installing a different cat flap with a proper door, we were thrilled with this one – once you’ve made the cut-out, the rest is a breeze. Plus, the flap closes much more quietly than our cheap model. The magnet is quite strong and can withstand even strong winds, which might be a problem for cats who have never used a flap before.

The cat flap has been holding up against my two outdoor cats for over 11 years now. They often dash through the flap so quickly that it makes quite a racket. We had it installed in our patio door. Because of the triple glazing, the glazier replaced the glass in the lower part of our door with plastic material. Works brilliantly, especially if the door has two glass panels.

This flap has been in use for almost 25 years now – and sometimes our outdoor cats dash through it at full speed. Once, the flap had to be glued, and to our amazement, it’s still holding strong, for at least ten years now! It’s a shame that the pane itself (the movable passage) doesn’t seem to be available for purchase anymore; I’d love to have a spare one on hand. Zooplus? ;-)

For 8 years now, in constant use with two lively cats and no problems!

There are no standard holes in glass panes. The pane is always custom-made and is relatively expensive when it comes to insulated glass. It is also not possible to cut a hole into existing insulated glass.

The hole in our pane has the standard diameter of 21 cm. Unfortunately, the ordered Cate Mate 210 didn’t fit, as it requires 22.4 cm. Since window panes are always very expensive, it would be nice if manufacturers used a standardised diameter.

The hole in our pane was made back then according to the standards, with 21.3 cm. It's a shame that the Cate Mate is larger. That means you'd need a new pane from the glazier.

We chose this cat flap because it had good reviews and was also quite affordable. Both we and our two outdoor cats are very happy with it. They quickly figured out how to use it. It’s secure but easy for cats to operate. We haven’t regretted this purchase.

We spent a long time researching before deciding on the CatMate 210, and it seems we made the right choice. Very good design, very quiet, and relatively sturdy. Since the cats sometimes dash in and out wildly while playing, we can't lock the latches because they would crash into them hard, which would mean the door wouldn't last long, as we've read before. Since we live in a rented flat on the raised ground floor, we had to have a custom window insert made so that the cat flap could be installed by a glazier (let's not talk about the costs). A cat ladder and an extended window ledge with a flower shelf... behind it, a huge garden. Yes, and our cats are grateful for it. No stress, no begging. Only, if it weren't for the neighbour's tomcat, who also seems to like our CatMate a lot. Well, you can't have everything. By the way, we bought two of these doors straight away, one for potential spare parts. Better safe than sorry!

We had this flap in use for about 8 years – after a stormy leap this morning from our "Rummbuff," the door was lying next to it: hinge broken. I was very happy to find the same model here again, as otherwise, a fair amount of money would have gone to the glazier. This consistency speaks for the manufacturer; far too much is thrown away nowadays because there are no replacements available. Historically, we were very satisfied with this flap. The surrounding felt and the magnetic closure make the flap windproof and fairly quiet. The plastic still looks beautifully white and shiny, with hardly any signs of weathering. Only in winter, during severe frost, it occasionally froze shut – a result of the differing indoor and outdoor temperatures or the humidity differences in this context, but that's not the flap's fault.

I’m thrilled with my new cat flap, which I had installed in my window by a glazier. Whether the cat is allowed to come in only or go both ways can be easily adjusted using the dial. Thanks to the magnet, the flap stays closed even in strong winds and doesn’t rattle, plus it closes quietly. My cats just had to get used to pushing against it a bit harder, as my previous flap didn’t have this magnetic closure, so they could practically leap straight through. But after two days, they had already figured it out.

The flap gives a sturdy impression and closes quietly.

I had the cat flap installed in my kitchen window by a glazier and I’m thrilled. It looks great and, most importantly, it closes very quietly and is easy for the cat to open. The brush edge makes the flap nicely windproof, so there’s no draught. I can absolutely recommend the flap.

I’ve had 7 cats at the same time over the past 17 years, and now I’m down to 5. I had this flap installed in the balcony door about 15 years ago, and today I replaced it with a new one—not because it’s broken, but simply because the brush has thinned out a bit and the plexiglass has become slightly dull, which isn’t surprising after 15 years. Nothing lasts forever. The flap still works perfectly, and I have cats that dash through it at full speed! I can only give this flap the highest praise. By the way, it’s much quieter than the Staywell flaps I have in the interior doors. From me, as a long-time multi-cat mum, it’s a solid “very good.”

i have had this item before .for 5 years. i am now orderring another one because after much use its in disrepair. very good value for money and very secure. also keeps all drafts out. Jacky

i have had this item before .for 5 years. i am now orderring another one because after much use its in disrepair. very good value for money and very secure. also keeps all drafts out. Jacky

I've been using the cat flap for over 6 years with a cat population of 10 to 15 animals. It's been used intensively – day and night, in heat and cold – and only now have the pins on the flap broken. A small downside is that the passage is quite small, and one or two of my cats (Maine Coons) have to 'squeeze through'. However, since I've been very satisfied otherwise, I will buy it again.

Due to the round cut-out, this item is also well-suited for glass doors and insulated glass.

Simply brilliant

This cat flap has been in use with us for about 1.5 years now. We had it installed in a double-glazed window. There’s nothing to complain about. Even the glazier was impressed that the indicated measurements for the flap were correct, which, according to him, is often not the case. Even after 1.5 years, the flap functions as if it were brand new.