How does a pet gate with a cat door work?

A small opening is built into the bottom of the gate frame. The cat walks through it, while a larger dog stays behind the main gate. On the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate, the flap swings both ways, so the cat can come and go without anyone opening the gate. You still use the full-size door yourself: it’s 54cm wide on that model.

Can you lock the cat door on a pet gate?

On the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate, yes. Its cat flap has a four-way lock, so you can leave it open for daily use, set it one way, or close it completely when you need to keep the cat in. The listings for the extra tall gates don’t mention a locking cat door, so check each product page if this matters to you.

How big is the cat door on these pet gates?

Between 14.5cm and 25.8cm high, depending on the gate. The PawHut 75 to 85cm gate has a 17.5 x 14.5cm flap in a 22.5cm frame. The 104.1cm auto-close gates have a 16 x 25.8cm opening. The 106cm gate’s cat door measures 20 x 19.5cm. Compare these sizes with your cat, and with any small dog in the house.

Will a small dog fit through a cat door gate?

A very small dog or puppy might. The cat door openings range from 17.5 x 14.5cm on the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate to 16 x 25.8cm on the extra tall models. PawHut lists the 75 to 85cm gate for dogs with a shoulder height of 25cm to 50cm. If your dog is tiny, its lockable flap lets you close the gap.

What size opening do pet gates with a cat door fit?

From 74cm up to 104cm wide. PawHut makes cat door gates in 74 to 80cm and 75 to 85cm widths for standard doorways, a 74 to 101cm gate for wider hallways, and a 106cm tall gate that covers 76 to 104cm with its extension pieces. Measure at the height the gate will sit, and choose a range your opening sits comfortably inside.

Do pet gates with a cat door need drilling?

No, they pressure fit. Each PawHut gate here holds against both sides of the opening, with no screws in the wall. The 106cm gate can also be fixed with expansion screws, and its listing recommends doing that for stairways. For stair-specific gates, see our dog stair gates. Pressure fitting suits rented homes and doorways you might want to clear later.

How tall are pet gates with a cat door?

From 76cm up to 106cm. The PawHut 75 to 85cm gate stands 76cm high, the extra tall auto-close gates are 104.1cm, and the PawHut stair gate reaches 106cm. Taller gates are worth it for dogs that jump. Our extra tall pet gates range brings the tallest models together in one place.

Can I buy pet gates with a cat door from Bossy Cat?

Yes. Our Pet Gates with Cat Door range includes the PawHut 75 to 85cm pressure-fit gate with a lockable cat flap, 74 to 80cm and 74 to 101cm extra tall auto-close gates, and a 106cm white stair gate. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.

Pet Gates with Cat Door

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In a house with a dog and a cat, a normal gate solves one problem and creates another. The dog stays out of the kitchen, but so does the cat, and suddenly the litter tray or food bowl is on the wrong side. A pet gate with a cat door fixes that. A small opening at the bottom of the frame lets the cat walk through, while the dog stays on its own side of the main gate.

Every gate in this range is made by PawHut, and the cat doors come in a few sizes:

PawHut 75 to 85cm gate: a 17.5 x 14.5cm flap set in a 22.5cm frame. It swings both ways and has a four-way lock, so you can shut it when you need to keep the cat in as well.
Extra tall 104.1cm gates: a 16 x 25.8cm opening.
106cm gate: a 20 x 19.5cm cat door.

Widths start at 74cm, so most of these gates fit a standard UK doorway. There are 74 to 80cm and 75 to 85cm models for narrower openings. For hallways, choose the 74 to 101cm gate or the 106cm gate, which reaches 104cm with its extension pieces. All of them fit by pressure, so there’s no drilling into the frame. The 106cm gate can also be screwed to the wall.

Height is the other choice to make. The 75 to 85cm gate stands 76cm tall, which suits most dogs that don’t jump. If yours does, the 104.1cm and 106cm gates give a lot more height to clear.

On the 104.1cm gates and the 74 to 80cm auto-close gate, the main door also closes behind you on its own, so nobody leaves it open by mistake.

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PawHut Adjustable Pet Gate with Cat Door, Pressure Fit Barrier for Doorway and Hallway, 75-85 cm, White - from PawHut

PawHut Pet Gate, 75 to 85cm Adjustable Pressure Fit, Cat Door

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Extra Tall Dog Gate with Cat Door Auto Close for Stairs 74-80 cm Wide Pawhut - Pet Gate

PawHut Pet Gate, Extra Tall, with Cat Door, Automatic Closing 74 to 80cm

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PawHut Extra Tall Dog Gate with Cat Door Auto Close for Stairs 74-101 cm Wide - Pet Gate

PawHut Pet Safety Gate 74-101cm, Auto-Close With Cat Door for Stairs

£53.99 £56.99

PawHut Stair Gate with Cat Door, Adjustable Width, 76-104cm and 106cm Tall - Pet Gate

PawHut 106cm Tall Pet Safety Gate, Cat Door with Pressure Mount, White

£62.99

PawHut Extra Tall Pet Gate 101cm Wide, Auto Close with Cat Door

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Dog Gate Pet Safety Gate Cat Door Auto Close Pine Decor 74-80 cm Wide Pawhut - Pet Gate

PawHut Pet Safety Gate 74 to 80cm Wide, Auto Closing Cat Door

£44.99 £53.70

PawHut Pressure Fit, Safety Gate Dog Gate w/ Small Cat Door Opening, 74-80cm - Pet Gate

PawHut Pet Gate 74-80cm, Pressure-Fit With Small Cat Door Pass-Through

£44.99

Who a cat door gate suits

These gates are for homes where the cat should have the run of the house but the dog shouldn’t. Common setups include keeping the dog out of the room with the litter tray, giving the cat a quiet space upstairs, or stopping a new puppy from chasing the cat into every room.

They’re less useful if you need to keep the cat in. Most cats will use the cat door as soon as they find it. If that’s your aim, the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate is the one to choose, because its four-way lock lets you close the flap. Our guide on which cat gates keep a cat in explains the difference in more detail.

Check the size of your dog against the cat door

A cat door is sized for cats, but a small dog or a young puppy can sometimes fit through as well. Compare your dog with the opening before you buy. The PawHut 75 to 85cm gate has the smallest flap at 17.5 x 14.5cm. The extra tall gates have a taller 16 x 25.8cm opening.

PawHut lists the 75 to 85cm gate for dogs with a shoulder height of 25cm to 50cm. If your dog is at the small end of that range and determined, lock the flap until you know how they react.

Measuring the opening

Measure the gap at the height the gate will sit, as skirting boards and door frames can make it narrower near the floor. Then pick a gate whose width range covers your measurement with some room either side.

74 to 85cm openings: the narrower gates cover most single internal doors.
Up to 101cm: the 74 to 101cm gate.
Up to 104cm: the 106cm gate, using its 7cm and 14cm extensions.

Fitting

Pressure-fit gates push against both sides of the opening, so there are no screws in the wall. That suits rented homes and doorways you may want to clear later.

On the 75 to 85cm gate, PawHut’s instructions say to tighten the latch until the gap measures 2 to 3mm. Check the fit every so often, because pressure gates can loosen over time.

On the stairs

Several of these gates are listed for stairs. For the 106cm gate, the listing recommends using its expansion screws for stairway fitting. Always follow the instructions supplied with your gate. For more options designed around stairs, see our dog stair gates.

Other options

If height matters more than cat access, our extra tall pet gates focus on the tallest gates. For wide openings, the retractable dog gates pull across gaps up to 300cm. You can also browse all pet gates.

Frequently asked questions

How does a pet gate with a cat door work?
A small opening is built into the bottom of the gate frame. The cat walks through it, while a larger dog stays behind the main gate. On the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate, the flap swings both ways, so the cat can come and go without anyone opening the gate. You still use the full-size door yourself: it’s 54cm wide on that model.
Can you lock the cat door on a pet gate?
On the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate, yes. Its cat flap has a four-way lock, so you can leave it open for daily use, set it one way, or close it completely when you need to keep the cat in. The listings for the extra tall gates don’t mention a locking cat door, so check each product page if this matters to you.
How big is the cat door on these pet gates?
Between 14.5cm and 25.8cm high, depending on the gate. The PawHut 75 to 85cm gate has a 17.5 x 14.5cm flap in a 22.5cm frame. The 104.1cm auto-close gates have a 16 x 25.8cm opening. The 106cm gate’s cat door measures 20 x 19.5cm. Compare these sizes with your cat, and with any small dog in the house.
Will a small dog fit through a cat door gate?
A very small dog or puppy might. The cat door openings range from 17.5 x 14.5cm on the PawHut 75 to 85cm gate to 16 x 25.8cm on the extra tall models. PawHut lists the 75 to 85cm gate for dogs with a shoulder height of 25cm to 50cm. If your dog is tiny, its lockable flap lets you close the gap.
What size opening do pet gates with a cat door fit?
From 74cm up to 104cm wide. PawHut makes cat door gates in 74 to 80cm and 75 to 85cm widths for standard doorways, a 74 to 101cm gate for wider hallways, and a 106cm tall gate that covers 76 to 104cm with its extension pieces. Measure at the height the gate will sit, and choose a range your opening sits comfortably inside.
Do pet gates with a cat door need drilling?
No, they pressure fit. Each PawHut gate here holds against both sides of the opening, with no screws in the wall. The 106cm gate can also be fixed with expansion screws, and its listing recommends doing that for stairways. For stair-specific gates, see our dog stair gates. Pressure fitting suits rented homes and doorways you might want to clear later.
How tall are pet gates with a cat door?
From 76cm up to 106cm. The PawHut 75 to 85cm gate stands 76cm high, the extra tall auto-close gates are 104.1cm, and the PawHut stair gate reaches 106cm. Taller gates are worth it for dogs that jump. Our extra tall pet gates range brings the tallest models together in one place.
Can I buy pet gates with a cat door from Bossy Cat?
Yes. Our Pet Gates with Cat Door range includes the PawHut 75 to 85cm pressure-fit gate with a lockable cat flap, 74 to 80cm and 74 to 101cm extra tall auto-close gates, and a 106cm white stair gate. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.