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Set it up easily with my 2 cats . Just put some treats in the tunnel. Stops little Paddy from next door but one stealing my cats food. Sweet little cat but Greedy
Very good
Easy to instal, works as described. Our relatively small cats didn’t take long to learn to use it. It does click so if you have a cat who objects to snappy / clicking noises it might be an issue, but ours will sit next to us while we use power tools so it was no problem for them. Best of all, the big bad bully cat who kept coming in and terrorising ours is now kept out. Highly recommended.
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Adam
I'm gutted, even though it's a great product
Unfortunately, like only 1 other reviewer, this product seems to be ineffective for my situation. Bought 2 and the greedy cat took to it immediately, but the one who likes to graze won't go near it. He doesn't want to put his head under the arch, and the motor sound terrifies him. Alas, I was so excited for this and feel really sad. Otherwise it's a great product.
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Fran Low
Be careful if you have very large cats
I have used these for about 6 years, have 4 cats & 3 feeders, they are all on different diets. One will eat nothing but biscuits - sadly. One on a renal diet, one on a normal elderly diet & have just rescued a skip diver, counter surfer dustbin cat.
My Maine coon cannot use his properly. He has a very long neck & because his microchip is between his shoulder blades, it won't recognise it until his head is out the other side of the arch. It then opens & he panics running off with it around his neck. I could use the rfd tag, but, he has never had a collar & feeding him on the hall windowsill at the top of the stairs that only he can reach, seemed an easier option. They are rather large & tricky to clean, especially if your cat eats like a rotavator! Very good item that does save you money as less waste from spoiled food.
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Jackie
At last!
I didn’t think my daft cat was going to get it but after almost 6 weeks he’s had a eureka moment and ‘by Jove he’s got it’! We have one cat on a special diet so now he’s learned which bowl is his and all going well. Great idea just give it time and they will get it eventually. Only one design flaw is when on trainer mode the light constantly flashes draining the battery and as with our stupid cat got through lots during that phase.
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sophie Ride
VIP entrance!
With the price of this product I wanted to give it 6 months before reviewing.This has been such a great purchase!! It gives the cats their daytime freedom and they enjoy going through the the tunnel.I am happy as I know that nothing else can come in the house without the chip opening the door and the draft excluder on it is perfect at keeping the cold out. I've used 3 tunnel add ons for this on my back house wall and it's fine.The click people speak of is not an issue for my two cats (3yrs old)
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Debbie
Excellent product
Reiterating other reviews, this is a brilliant little cat flap. Mickey is a bit of a chubster, but still manages to get in & out easily. He was initially wary of the clicking noise as it unlocks, but has since realised what it is & isn’t bothered. I find it is sensitive, & can hear it clicking the minute his head is anywhere near the flap. It’s less draughty than the manual one & has various settings, so the negative reviews on that are misleading. I have a much calmer cat & no more intruders!
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Ethel
Excellent product
Used to have a bully of a tom cat so never had a problem with intruders so an ordinary cat flap was fine. That all changed after his sad demise - I now have two very nervy females who were terrorised by other cats coming into the house. This flap allows my cats to come & go but they can rest easy knowing they are now safe when indoors. Very easy to set up and cats soon get used to the click as they come through the flap. Wonderful item.
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Mrs Angela Dunn
Money well spent!
I am delighted with this product. The local bully-cat used to chase my gentle little cat in through the ordinary cat flap and beat her up her in her own home. Since I bought SureFlap cat flap only my cat can come in and so she’s safe now.
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Alex
Good cat keys :-)
It's the first flap for my cat and it seems that he liked it. At first he wasn't sure what to do but he got used it if within a few days. It's big enough for bigger cats (mine has 5 kg) and well made. Setting up and chip learning is a piece of cake. It needs 4 'C type' batteries to work (not included). The noise it makes when opening/closing is quite loud so may frighten some cats at the beginning.
I would recommend it, but I have it just for two weeks.
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Dachse
Very good
Firstly in reply to the previous 2 (misleading) comments:
1 - There is a ;ow battery warning light clearly visible on the inside top right of the housing.
2 - You can revert to manual (Non-microchip) mode easily by following the simple instructions in the booklet provided.
Does what I wanted it to do - keeps out the neighbours unfriendly cat and allows my 2 cats access. Simple to fit and simple to set up.
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DIANE WOOD
NO GOOD FOR A NERVOUS CAT
WE BOUGHT THIS TO STOP AN INTRUDER CAT BUT WE JUST CANNOT GET OUR VERY NERVOUS CAT TO ACCEPT THE CLICKING NOISE. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR 3 MONTHS, EVERYTHING WE CAN THINK OF, AND SHE WOULD RATHER STAY IN ALL DAY OR STAY OUT, BUT SHE WILL NOT USE IT. WE HAVE HAD TO RESORT TO USING IT AS A NORMAL FLAP WHICH TOTALLY DEFEATS THE OBJECT. IT IS A PARTICULARLY LOUD CLICK! SO PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A VERY NERVY CAT DO NOT GET ONE!
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Christina
A problem solved
I put a few treats in the bowl and my cat's chip was registered straight away. The learning process is well designed. My fussy grazer learned to use this within a few days. Now I can leave her food down, safe in the knowledge my other cat - an ex-stray, rubbish bag raider who is *always* hungry - can't steal it.
Only negatives are the box wasn't glued together properly and fell apart when opened. And I find the open/close switch sometimes doesn't register it was pressed.
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Tony
Amazing customer service
My feeder wouldn't recognise the cat and would only open for a second before closing on her snout!
Went through the troubleshooting guide with no luck and was sent a new feeder out within 2 days.
Superb can't praise them enough.
Well done guys.
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Annmarie Curran
Best purchase ever
I bought 3 and its definitely money well spent, my fur babies all get their own food to eat without stealing leftovers.
Sureflap give great customer service
I have had one of these for years and with 2 cats in and out it has worked hard. It is great that other cats can't get in, because our cats need to know they are safe from the local tomcat tearaway. Anyway if bits have worn over the years a quick look at sureflap website gives access to trouble shooting guides and videos. The customer support team get back to you really quickly and help sort it out. I would definitely buy one again.
I now have two!
So good keeping the kitten from eating the old guy's food - but as she grew a little and started with more adult food - had to get another to prevent him eating hers! great product - no more flies!! woohoo
Excellent product
I've had cats and flaps for over 30 years and this is the best quality product I've found. More expensive than a regular one but worth every penny. Very simple to set up and program and fits perfectly into the hole from my previous flap. All flaps make a noise as the door swings back into place, this makes an additional small clicking sound as the lock releases and is less draughty than many. The entrance is slightly smaller than average so may not suit very large cats but not a problem for me.
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THERESA STOKES
Broken cat flap
bought in jan stopped working in april, contacted zooplus only to be given a freephone number for sureflap,who then told me i had a faulty motor and they would send 1 in post for me to fit myself do you buy a washing machine from curry's then be expected to fit a new motor yourself i think not, anyway i did fit said part and it's working for now but will never buy anything like this from zooplus again as they should have taken responsibility for this as item as it was purchased from them.
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alison gallagher
OMG - best thing ever - no more wasted food & increased appetite
I thought I was going to have to send this back - took my dippy cat about 10 days to get used to it. Do take your time using the training mode - it really does pay off. Now he headbutts the flap out of the way to get to his food. Our cat is grazer rather than a scoffer. So his food dries out or the flies get it.Basically we bin around a third of his food. Not anymore, this seals it, keeps it moist and fresh and no flies can get to it. In fact, at last he is eating more food than ever.
Customer service excellent
I bought this cat flap 4 years ago and it was straightforward to fit and my cat uses it frequently. Recently the lock button fell out. I rang SureFlap to find out if I could get a replacement part and they took my address and posted it to me without any charge even though it was outside the guarantee period. It arrived two days later. I am most impressed.
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Janet Ware
Purrfect
These feeders are fab . My female cat would finish off her brothers food as well as her own . She’s now on a diet and can only eat her own food . Brilliant !
Great for big sized cats
We have a 9 kg old cat and he likes this flap. Easy use and really big.
Know your cat!
I feel slightly guilty giving this a so-so review - the product seems to work perfectly, but it was a complete waste of money for us. The cat that is the main reason we got it - he's getting bullied out of his food - won't go near it. He is intimidated by the noise and hates having something over his head. He'd rather go hungry than use it. I should have known better! We'll have to try to sell it on, I guess.
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Julie Howes
Keeps flies at bay!
Excellent and economic way of keeping cat food free from flies as the lid seals so well. No issues with my cat getting used to it and no issues with food theft too -bonus!
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Julie Howes
Answer to our prayers!
In a multiple cat home, our 4 microchip feeders are perfect for our 6 large Maine Coons and 2 smaller breeds to have dietary their needs successfully met. All took very quickly to the sounds and movement (even a very timid one). Batteries last surprisingly long considering how often they are used by snacking cats. No trouble from flies whatsoever in warmer months as units seal food off. These feeders couldn't meet their needs any better; very cleverly designed with a lot of thought.
My Cats love SureFlap
I bought this SureFlap in the brown colour about 4-5 years ago and it is still going strong. I have found that using lithium batteries are the best, as they can stand colder conditions and keep their charge longer. Only had to replace silver stickers and these were free of charge from customer services at SureFlap. I recommend this item and most of my family have since bought item through Zooplus and seem very happy with it.
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Mike Beddard
FANTASTIC
So pleased with this high quality product. easy to install biggest part being cutting the hole in the door. Programming was easy though my kitten was well behaved and took to it like a duck to water being offered dreamies!. She loves it and other cats dont get in l have seen them trying. Be great if they make a WIFI verion you can lock / unlock by using an App. 10/10 from me.
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Jackie Steele
Perfect for Multi cat Households
I bought one to try it out and it's fab. I have 2 cats who are chipped to this feeder as one of my other cats has to watch his diet. I also have a small female who has a delicate stomach so I am just about to order another so she can have her special food without the others taking it from her. Brilliant product, highly recommended.
Excellent product
My husband and I were new to cat flaps, we didnt have one for our previous cat who tended to spend most of the day out then in for the evening. But this kitten is in and out at regular intervals so we looked into a cat flap to give him the freedom. Would highly recommend, a joiner fitted it in approximately 20 minutes to our rear door, best decision we made, it took a couple of days of patience in training him, coaxing with toys and treats as he was nervous at first of the clicking sound.
Brilliant
This is the second one of these I've purchased they are brilliant, stopped any uninvited guests coming in. So easy to install and programme. This is an excellent price too it's about £20 cheaper than when I bought one about 6 years ago.
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Rob C
Best cat product ever
With two rescue British Shorthairs, one of whom I've learned will eat her body-weight in food per day given a chance, well, unsurprisingly she's been putting on weight and her sister has been losing out. So I bought two of these and slowly introduced the door movement over some weeks and now it's the new normal for them, with each cat automatically going to her feeder. This means I can better portion control and can obviously tell which cat has eaten what. Expensive? Not at all. A godsend.
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E Bratley
Thrilled with this cat flap
My cat is now safe, thanks to this cat flap, we had an uninvited cat guest, eating my cats food, sleeping over and weeing in my house through the night, this is now all resolved with this brilliant cat flap, great invention, I would agree with some that the opening is a little smaller than my last cat flap, it took a few attempts for her to use, but is now happy n safe, so pleased we changed ..
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Maria
Worth the money
We have 3 cats, one who is a pig and will eat 10 portions and still meow for more, and 2 who graze throughout the day. I bought 2 and the difference these have made is huge! Buster AND Daisy have both lost weight &Lily has gained a bit! The girls can pick throughout the day without Buster stealing it - fabulous! Daisy was skeptical at first and took a while to accept but they all get their share of food now which is fab. Only downside is that the unit is a pain to clean.
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Jan Wilson
Update - bought 2 more!!!
I previously bought 1 Superfeed for Zoey as she had to have a special diet. Shortly after our 17 year old Ziggy had to have a special diet too, so bought another 2 - Zoey's sister Kizzy has no problems!!!. Although an elderly cat, Ziggy took to it iimmediateley and without any encouragement. A great advantage is that it's possible to monitor just how much each cat eats. Highly recommend.
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PAUL BROWN
works well but draughty and noisy
change from a standard flap to a micro chip flap . neighbours cat would get in and eat all the food. programming realatively easy. batteries only last 4 months of 4 cats in and out 24/7 and when they do fail it jus fails by ticking open and closed ALL the time day and night till they are changed. its loud.... loud enough to wake you up and the door has a gap between the insulation and the tunnel,,, so its draughty but it does work. noisy and draughty sorryp
A Life Changer!
With 3 cats all on different diets, and 2 dogs just waiting in the wings to polish off any leftovers, these feeders have revolutionised my life! Luckily my cats are ruled by their stomachs so accepted the noise of the feeder opening very quickly... All 3 of them within a week! I can now ensure each cat gets their specific food, if any need medication, that's sorted too, and if I go away my cat sitter can be sure of who is eating what and in what quantities! Fabulous investment!
Very good quality cat flap
This cat flap is as good as previous reviews but I cannot for the life of me work out how to programme for the evening In Only mode so I have to do it manually at night and in the morning. The instructions need to be much clearer; I think there is a stage missing.
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Sarah
JUST BRILLIANT!!
My two cats are very nervous so I took the time to very slowly introduce them to their feeders, longer than the instructions suggested. It is a life saver, when one needs medication in their food the other can't nick any, and as one is on a diet I can now weigh out and monitor what he eats. Such a brilliant design, worth every penny and my cats love eating from them! If you have any problems contact their excellent customer service team, really impressed with them.
Draughty
The flap is supposed to have a draught excluder but this is set so deep into the flap that it is basically useless. Also Sureflap support department don't respond to any emails, about anything, at all.
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Jan Wilson
Excellent product
Zoey is a nervy cat but loves playing with toys, and I think she believes this is a toy!! I left it open for first few days and got her to go near it by putting a row of Dreamies leading up to where her chip would be recognised. She now opens it up without eating anything just wo watch it open and close!!
Updated review
So I gave this 3 stars previously, as my fat boy was able to reach over the side and steal food as my old girl ate. I contacted Surefeed about this issue and they sent me an after market hood to add to the feeder. Problem solved, fat boy cant reach over the side any longer. As for squeezing in beside the old girl, the hood has also prevented that somehow. So pleased that my old girl can now have all the extra food she needs and can graze all day.
Great cat flap
This large cat flap is perfect for my cats. They can come and go as they please until the curfew mode kicks in, they are in for the night. I had a minor issue when first installed called customer service, had a new one the next day. They even paid to return to defective one. Great service
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Louise
Brilliant!
I bought these because the pup kept stealing the cat's food and one cat would lick all the juice off her sister's food!
It is a really good product and only got 4 stars because it just won't read the cat's microchips so they've had to wear collars and use the discs intead.
I have since moved to the middle east and we have had a phalax of ants makings an exploratory foray in to the kitchen - the seal has kept the ants out of the dishes! And those ants are tiny, like a grain of sand :D
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Sarah
Great Door
We got this one as we have got 3 cats one of them is a Maine coon and he fits through fine at first we thought they would never get used to it we taped it open so they could use to going through the hole that was fine we then shut it and they took about a week to figure it out it took alot of treats and praise now they use it all the time
Fantastic idea, but much too big
Very disappointed that the unit as a whole is sooo big and bulky. The plastic bowl itself is 0.4litre but the whole unit it sits in is huge. But overall the product is a great idea, food is completely sealed so great to keep flies away in the summer, and does help keep food fresher longer. Would definitely recommend, but I wish SureFeed would make a more compact version, a smaller unit with a smaller bowl (closer to 0.2l). I have 6 ceramic food bowls down at one time (all 0.2l), and they don't take up very much floor space at all, but if I were to have six of these units down, they would take up way too much floor space! I also like to put a couple bowls up high, but these are much too bulky to be able to do that
Great product.Well worth the money.
This a quality product which was easy to fit and set up. We did have a bit of a problem in that we had metal within our door but having spoken to Sureflap customers service (who were really very good )sorted the problem out and is now working excellently for our elderly cat ..Would recommend this product.
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Muriel
Brilliant!
Ordered three as I have one chubster, who needs to lose a lot of weight and one cat who is slim...the other 3 being about the right weight. Chubster was of course eating more than his fair share of the food put down for the others. Registering their microchips was very simple and the training instructions very comprehensive and sensible. All five cats were happily using the cat feeders within a week. Now I can regulate the amount of food for the cat who is on a diet. Great purchase!
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Anne
Very happy
Bought the pet door to replace our old sureflap microchip cat flap when we moved recently as we wanted the curfew automatic open & lock function. So far very impressed and happy. Easy to install into our upvc door, easy to programme and simple to use. Thought the cat be a bit hesitant at first but no, she was in and out within 30 mins. (I guess the hard work of training happened with our last cat flap). allows entry after the curfew lock time has passed.
Excellent to keep track of food
I have two feeders that I been working for over a year and clean up easily. Absolutely the best feeders I've come across that help me keep track of food and help maintain moisture in the wet food.
Don't trust it too much...
I've loved this cat flap, until....
My nervous cat didn't mind the click noise it makes before unlocking (I've read some scared cats were put off by it). It's not suitable for large cats. My 5kg boy can just about fit so large breeds might struggle or won't fit. Just to give you an idea, my JRT can't fit through.
It's a bit of a pain to clean. It's not letting draught through.
And here's why I feel I was cheated by them saying it'll keep your indoor cats safe etc etc. I have another cat who's partially blind and not street wise so only gets supervised garden time daily. BUT even he could work that click noise is when it's his chance to tailgate my other cat out! I've also witnessed it to unlock when my cat (not allowed to exit, only enter) was by the flap from the inside and my dog (chip not set up) was outside. It unlocked when it wasn't meant to! We're now having to shut kitchen door when not at home to ensure our blind cat won't get out. this was the reason why we invested in this cat flap in first place...
Also be aware it will unlock when battery is low (mine didn't beep to let me know in advance).
Please, ensure you take extra precaution if it's dangerous for your indoor cat to escape. I've contacted manufacturers, but they refused to add caution regarding tailgaters nor stop advertising it as safe in multi cat household...
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Paul & Nurmala T
Outstanding Cat Flap
A year since it was fitted and we can't rate this cat flap highly enough. We were newcomers to the world of cats and a work coleague recommended this cat flap. We have found it really easy to program & it continues to work faultlessly for our two young cats. The red battery warning light has just started flashing after 12 months of continued use. We definitely didn't expireience any draught issues as suggested by a previous reviewer. We absolutely love it.
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Fiona Campbell
Problem Solved!
We had the problem of neighbours' cats coming in through our existing catflap and polishing off Sooty's food. Sooty refused to wear a collar but had a microchip. A friend told us about microchip catflaps. We investigated and found good reviews for the SureFlap one. Bought it online,, my husband fitted it easily, just needing minor adjustments to the hole already there, Sooty got used to it immediately, clever cat, and the neighbours' cats have given up trying to get in. problem solved!
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originally published in zooplus.de
Finally a cat flap that works
This is the third type of microchip flap that we've bought.
The 1st one only worked when connected to mains power. The 2nd one would only open from the inside, so our cat was stuck outside.
This cat flap keeps our little escape artist inside when it's locked.
He had a bit of difficulty to start. The reader takes a short time to read the microchip before it opens the door. He is used to it now.
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Liz Newby
Just like Sureflap, only cheaper
Used to have a sureflap one at our old house but had to leave it when we moved and was recommended this one by a friend. Works just the same but a bit cheaper!
Very good flat with several useful functions
Very good product with several different modes. My two timid cats are very timid and they were scared to use the flap because of the click sound. Started off using non-microchip reading mode, then moved to maximum delay option. Now they use the flap happily without any hesitation. Highly recommended.
Worth every penny!
We had previously owned the standard sized SureFlap microchip cat flap for several years, but decided to purchase this larger model due to our small elderly arthritic cat having trouble squeezing through our previous flap comfortably. This flap is everything we could have hoped for, and our cat is so much more comfortable! It has an exceptional range of different modes, including 2 modes that extend the time before the flap locks again after opening, which is really useful for nervous cats.
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Jo
amazing product
amazing product, works perfectly with my 2 cats. Easy to use, cats learned quicly how to get out and in. Keeps unwanted visitors away so residents can feel comfy and safe at home.
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Tatiana
Room to improvement
Got 2 of these for my 2 cats who have FLUTD and IBD. Took 4 weeks to get them to use it properly. Considering the price of this feeder is a shame that the batteries are non-rechargeable. Furthermore, we should be able to choose the colour instead of spending more money on the coloured accessories. Also, one of my cats needs to lunge his head to activate the feeder due to the positioning of his chip. Not very comfortable for him as he needs to move fast to not get his head trapped by the door.
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Tom P
Does the job
Does the job really well to keep out the annoying neighbour cat. I bought this to replace a standard Catmate cat flap in PVC - just needed a bit of extra cutting which was easy with a jigsaw. Following the advice is important to set it for your cat before fitting and use training mode for a few days. It took my cat a little while to get used to the slight tunnel from this cat flap and allowing him to get comfortable with this first and then the clicking of the microchip opening worked really well
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nta16
Prevents food theft by neighbourhood cats
The main reason I bought this was to prevent food theft by a couple of the neighbourhood cats but it also helps to keep the food fresher for longer as our cat is a grazer. The training mode is very good, very useful and very effective; there are settings for cautious cats too. It is easy to clean. So, full marks from me.
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originally published in zooplus.de
Perfect
This cat flap does what it should.
The manual makes installation and setup relatively simple. The flap opens for the right cats at the right time!
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Angela kay
Excellent aftercare service
I bought a sureflap cat flap. Was ideal for several months, I then started to experience problems. I decided to send an e mail to the company advising them of the issues. There response was second to none. If all companies responded to there standard life would be so much nicer.
I did not have to argue with them, they assessed the situation and responded accordingly. I would advise any customer experiencing problems, dont write a negative review, contact the customer service team, they are exceptional!A
No more unwanted visitors
I bought this recently as we had an 'intruder' in the house a few times which was causing my kitten a lot of distress. Took a few days to get used to it, especially as the flap was smaller than the original flap but after about 4 or 5 days he was using it happily enough. He hasn't quite worked out that other cats can't get in but he is settling down and is less stressed than he was. I just hope he doesn't get too big for the hole as it would mean getting a new glazed panel with a bigger hole.
Perfect!
This is perfect for what I needed it for, it keeps out neighbours/stray cats whilst also giving my cat the freedom to come and go as he pleases, plus no more lost chips that you have to attach to collars!
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Joanne K
Excellent catflap
We've had this installed for over a year and it was a great decision to swap to a microchip flap. No more lost collars and having to pay for new ones. Very reliable once programmed. Easy to fit and the cats use it easily. Quieter than the infra red flaps. Very good product, would definitely upgrade to this.
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Dave
Works well, but poor draught-proofing
Three days after installation, I can say this product works well, but the draught-proofing doesn't work. The flap rim does have a fuzzy material on it, presumably intended to seal against draughts, but it doesn't actually reduce the 2 mm gap all around the flap, which makes it very draughty when the wind blows.
first class customer service
I am so impressed! I acquired a Sureflap cat flap when I moved into my house two years ago and it has worked perfectly the whole time. Recently however I was woken at 1am to a cat fight and came downstairs to find a large ginger tom had gotten in and was stuck! Realised the cat flap had broken so following the online troubleshooter on the company website they diagnosed a problem they could resolve with a new part so at 3am on a Tuesday morning I got an automatic notification that they would send it out, which after another notification at 5pm the same afternoon, they did. It arrived the next day and was actually a complete replacement for the inside frame/door/latch. With their clear video tutorials it was easy to switch over and by 6pm on Wednesday it was as good as new and it didn't cost a penny! Efficient, effective and easy!
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Jacqui Brown
Best thing since sliced bread!!!!!!
My male cat has to have special wet renal food but the female (who eats dry food) loves to eat it and then gets sick. This has been a time-saver as I don't now have to watch over them when they eat. He learnt very quickly how to use it and it's worth it's weight in gold.
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Vanessa Parr
Definitely a life saver
We have two cats, one is a chubby cops and the other has food intolerance so we could not keep both cats without this fab solution. Takes a little effort to get them used to it but even our female (nickname PTSD kitty) got the hang of it. Working well after nearly a year. Lucille, our female has occasionally bullied her way into Ernest's food by holding the flap back with her head, but luckily he has never got into hers as he has the food intolerance. Also great for keeping flies off the food.
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nta16
A better size for our cat and with many very useful features
I bought this as a replacement for the SureFlap Cat Flap I fitted a year ago as the opening on the Pet Door is usefully higher and a bit wider for our smaller medium sized cat and also good size to look out from to check it’s safe the other side. It also has many other very useful benefits, such as custom modes for timid cats and further protection against intruder animals mode and many other benefits, especially for multi-pet households. Our cat and we are very satisfied with the Pet Door.
Game Changer for Cats with Different Feeding Habits or Food
If you have a super greedy cat and a grazer cat like I do, this product is a must have in your household. I hesitated over the price for quite a while but there is nothing else like it out there. It is quite a big contraption but now I can feed my grazer cat and walk away knowing that the greedy cat will not be able to steal his food as soon as he can (it is very satisfying watching him try). The grazer cat will then be able to eat his food throughout the day as and when he pleases.
A brilliant cat flap
I first bought the SureFlap cat flap for my old flat, about 3 years ago. Previous to that I had spent a fortune on magnetic and then the petporte cat flaps. One of my cats, who likes to use his paws to open the door got himself stuck in both the magnetic and petporte ones, but never in the Sureflap. It's very well designed - the others led to break ins, but not the Sureflap. When I moved I bought another one for a double glazed door panel and it looks and works brilliantly. Highly recommend!
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Michael Brockel
fantastic - doe what it says on the tin!
We were having secret visitors via our old cat flap and my cat was getting distressed, so we bought one of these, and after a few encouraging treats for him to get used to the new flap - it is a bit harder to push then the ordinary type, he was in and out without any problems. it is easy to set up, and definitely stops any unwanted visitors, and now my kitty can call his house and food his own.
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George
Actual Lifesaver
I was a little skeptical that this was worth nearly £80, but it was so worth it. After about a week of the training mode, cat #1 (who likes to pick at her food throughout the day) had learned how to use it properly, and cat #2 (who is a greedy little fluff) has been desperately trying to work out how to get at the food ever since. Success! Highly recommended.
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Isabel
Best money spent
I have one elderly, grazing cat, who was getting thinner and thinner, and 3 greedy cats that need dieting. This allows me not to worry that the oldie gets enough food. And he is getting fatter. I really think it has bought him years of life!
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Mary Upton
Excellent product!!....
At first I wasn't sure as our cat was very reluctant to use it....he's very cautious anyways and I think it freaked him a little when we programmed it as he wondered what was happening
Anyway, because he was so reluctant to use it, I did what was suggested in the booklet and took out the batteries so that he could use it as a "normal" cat flap
Then after a few days I just slipped the batteries in again whilst he was out and ever since then he has been coming in fine and not suspected a thing!
Not good if your cats like sharing
I purchased this so my elderly, thin cat could have free access to food without my fat boy eating it all. Took her just 2 weeks to work it, unfortunately fat boy quickly worked it out too. My old girl tolerates fat cat so they are both able to get under the chip reader together! Even if she isn't up to sharing, fat cat is tall enough to reach over the side plate and steal biscuits! So not ideal if you have cats that are friendly with each other or tall enough to reach over the sides.
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Caroline Storey
Microchip Catflap
This has changed our life ! seriously ! for anyone who has other cats coming through their Catflap then this is for you. We installed a couple of days ago and it is brilliant. Our cat loves it as no more unwanted guests and he used it straight away. Very, very clever how it works and worth every penny
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Lydie Griffiths
BRILLIANT
Other cats than mine cannot come into my house anymore. They used to terrorize my cats, eat my expensive cat food and wee in every corner. Thanks to this flap. This is finished. My cats are happy and so am I!
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Jools Morris
Happy Cats :)
This is the best product on the market and the Customer Service is excellent. Have had a few minor probs and they have rectified everyone free of charge. I have a very nervous cat and she is happy to sit by the flap watching outside knowing that a big stray tabby can't get in. I almost think she looks smugly at him sometimes. My other confident one goes in and out all the time but think she likes the reassurance of that click as it locks behind her. I am just about to fit another flap. They are easy to put in too. You won't be disappointed.
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Keith James
Mad cat Cross Bengall
Very pleased with this product and extremely easy to install.
Absolutely did the trick
Bit wary when I bought this item - for 2 large cats - but certainly did exactly what it says on the box. One of my cats not at all keen because of the loud click the catch makes but when re-set delay to maximum he was OK with it and over time I was able to reduce the time delay on the locking mechanism to default. Certainly reduced the stress levels in the house! Just moved so need to get another one!
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Peter Phillips
Problem!!
Purchased one on 15th Feb 2015. Impressed until the last 2weeks when another cat is getting in ??. New batteries,clean silver strip etc,the 'stray' is still getting in !!. Need your help please,
Excellent product
Don't waste your money on a "magnet controlled" flap from a different manufacturer (clunky, unpredictable, badly designed). The SureFlap flap WORKS. The clicks did not put off my cat - she found the newness of the flap a little stiff at first. But she got it within 2 days. The 10 second delay option has been brilliant, giving her a chance to keep trying until the flap opens.
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kate
Perrrrfect
brought one for the back door and one for the side of the house has my cat broke his leg so was concerned about him jumping fences once his leg had knitted best thing i've ever brought gave me peace of mind my cat's love to come and go as they please
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katie Westlund
Life saver!!
These are the best thing ever! I have one cat with CKD that must not eat regular cat food and two others who have gotten plump from eating the calorie dense renal food that they don't need.
I did need two one for each food type and they are expensive but well worth it. If you have been trying to manually monitor food for cats you know how time consuming it is, you won't look back with these, they are very simple to use as well!
Feeding problem solved
Now little miss greedy cannot eat all the food and little miss picky can eat throughout the day as she wishes
Would suggest consider including batteries in pack
Superb
The locking wheel prong broke which enabled any cat to come so the first night I had to sellotape the door shut. I emailed Sureflap that evening & got an automated reply. It didn't stop there cos I got another email the next morning asking me for serial no and address & they were going to send replacement free. Sure enough, the next day I received it in the post. Wow! Never had such good service, excellent. I've been very pleased with cat flap, does exactly what it says on the 'tin.'
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ALUN
Needs a quieter motor
Apart from the loud motor alerting greedy cat that model cat is snacking, and waking us up from the hall, this is a great product.
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Zena
Great Problem Solver!
Just like everyone else, my cats all have different dietary needs. One is overweight at 7kg, due to helping herself to the others' food; one has recently been put on medication for her arthritis; and the other likes to graze, as and when the mood takes her. I have bought 3 of these products and they truly do what they are designed to do. Only one cat was nervous of the motorised lid, but she eventually overcame that.
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Marjanddrem
Can't recommend it more!
Got it 6 months ago. Was easy to install and never failed. Even when my cat has a fight and is chased after by the neighbors cats right behind her, they are instantly blocked outside.Great! It also makes a locking click noise (discrete) that tells me when she comes back into the house too which I like. Don't listen to the bad reviews, of course it happens to be unlucky and get the odd faulty one. I was a bit worried when I read them but I've obviously got a great working one.
Great unit, great customer support
We have had our sure flap for about two years. Before that we had a petporte but it just never seemed to work properly. The sure flap works unflinchingly and has done since installation. Our cats trust this one.. I thoroughly recommend sure flap. Also their customer support is nothing short of superb.
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MelC
Very happy with our Cat Flap
This Cat Flap detects his microchip in his neck & the dial is easy to understand. It took our Caesar 24 hrs to get used to it. Disappointed that the extra collars come at an additional cost; it doesn't come in the box!
I ordered the additional part to have it fitted in our double glazed door & for a fee of £160 our local glazing company had our glass cut and it fitted within 2 weeks.
I should have ordered the one with the auto timer to save getting up to change the dial, but I am happy.
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nta16
Very good but not for big cats
This is a very good product but do note the size of the opening. Our cat is medium sized and fits through well but not a lot of room to spare. Following the fitting instruction about placement helps, belly height. We only have the one cat so expect the batteries to last for many months. Very good but not for big cats.
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Joanna
Excellent product
Superb design, and their customer service is outstanding.
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JM
Great door - may need time for cats to adjust
My two cats - who were both used to using cat doors - hated the clicking sound of the lock and refused to use the door at all. We disabled the microchip reader and it still took a week of treats to encourage them through it. After another week, they were coming and going without hesitation. We then re-introduced the microchip reader, but with an additional time delay before the door locks, and they are both using it without any problem. Our intruder can no longer enter to steal food and sleep in our lounge! Great door. Love the curfew mode.
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Honeykitty
Surefeed update
I now have 2 of this little gems. Stringer has his on a 4 inch high stand to make it easier for him as he is tall, I have also added the RFID tag to help him open the feeder as his microchip does not always work due to his size. So now he is happy and only he eats his food. Dylan and Molly are also happy with the other feeder and have tags on their collars for ease. With a little ingenuity you can make these work for big cats, very happy customer! (See photos)
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Hazel, Cookie & Teddie
Brilliant product
I have 2 large cats, the pet door is the perfect size. We've been having a neighbourhood cat coming in and spraying all over the house and making my cats very nervy and jumpy, since fitting this new door I am delighted to say that my house no longer smells of cat pee and both my cats now use the flap with no problems, after one of them being scared by the loud clicking sound initially after a few days he was fine. We'll worth every penny!
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H Parker
Perfect. Simple to set up, simple to use. Love it!
This cat flap really is fab! I was worried about putting a hole in the door but the instructions are spot on and it was very easy to fit.
It still fascinates me each time our cat comes in using it. I taught him to use it within minutes by encouraging him to go through with his fave treat before we actually fitted it. Then used the manual mode twice before putting in the batteries. Worked a treat! Thank you so much for such a great product!
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honeykitty
Absolutely Brilliant
This is a lifesaver for me. I have a fat Maine Coon who weighs over 11kg and needs to be on a diet, unfortunately his brother likes the diet food too and wolfs it all down and as it is very expensive this is not good. To date I have had to feed the diet food and watch while he eats then pick it up. As cats are grazers this is not working well for any of us and I cannot leave food down whilst I am at work all day.
This little device is fabulous, Stringer picked it up straight away and was not nervous at all. It saves me getting up and down and stops Dylan eating all the diet food. I am now going to purchase another one for my other 2 Maine Coons so their food is safe from Stringer.The only slight problem is as the Maine Coons are tall they have to stoop right in to open the lid, a larger version for big cats and Spaniel size dogs would be great, surely dogs have this problem too? I am still giving 5 stars though as it is a fantastic product.
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Edward Mcilroy
Sure flap is it the cat or the cat flap
I have a one year old Tom cat and we have only just purchased this flap, had it installed in an aluminium door by professional installers. When in learning mode the red led flashes once per second, the cat has gone out/in as we leave the rotary selector for both ways. As the cat goes out the led repetitions increase, I presume that the reason for this is that the flap has picked up the cats micro chip. I then push the button once, this brings the lock up allowing the cat to go out, but only come in if the chip on the cat is sensed, opening the lock and allowing the cat entry. However I can never tell if it's working properly as when I get up the cat is out and cannot seem to get back in or isn't trying very hard. He passes through the flap both ways in learning mode but that leaves the flap open to other cats as well. I have reset the system several times now with no success. Still not sure if it's the cats chip or the cat flap or just me the operator.
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Andie
Update, still excellent..
This is so good I now have four. Just to let you know that if you have any issues or queries with the feeder you can contact the very helpful customer service, there's also a forum too with questions and answers. For the owner with the issue of another cat trying to steal food, there is a way of setting up the feeder so it closes when another cat puts its head in, even if the allowed cat is eating at the time. Useful if you want to be absolutely sure a greedy cat isn't eating a prescription diet.
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Tejash Patel
Best Cat Flap Ever
all I can say is I love it and it works on the animals microchip which is really useful as my older cat keeps losing her collar so a collar tag is useless for her. I also use the timer so both her and I know that once shes back after curfew shes locked in until it releases automatically in the morning at the time I set. No more waking up in the morning on Sundays to let her out!!!! yipee.
