PetSafe Screen Door Pet Door Large
- 100 lb weight capacity, for large dogs and cats
- Screen door and window screen install, not for glass or wood doors
- Two frames snap together around the screen mesh
- Flap and locks included on the interior frame
- Aluminum, plastic and vinyl build, brown finish
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A screen door insert for a large dog that lets the pet pass through the mesh without cutting a hole in a rigid door. It will not work on a glass slider, a wooden door or a thick storm panel.
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ASIN: B07GPKZP68Model: ZPA11-16492Category: Dog Gates
Overview
A two piece frame sandwiches the screen mesh and snaps together, so the flap hangs in the opening the mesh already provides. The exterior frame rests on the outside of the screen, the interior frame with the flap and locks presses on from the inside, and flat head screws hold the assembly in place. Brown aluminum and plastic parts keep the unit light enough for a screen panel to still slide.
Screens are the one door surface most pet doors ignore, and this kit treats the mesh as the mounting surface instead of cutting into a slab. The pet pushes the flap and steps through, with locks on the interior frame to hold it shut. The limits are the surface itself and the thickness range: a screen panel that is too thin or too thick will not clamp, and glass or wood needs a different product.
Who it's for
Homes where the dog already uses a screened porch or a window screen as the way in and out, and the screen can carry the frame. Households with a rigid door, a glass slider or a screen panel outside the listed thickness range should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Snaps onto screen mesh without cutting the door
- Handles large dogs and cats
- Locks on the interior frame
- Light aluminum and plastic build
- Thickness range is narrow
- No dimensions for the flap opening listed
- Not for glass, wood or storm doors
- Screws and frames only, no tools included
Performance notes
The clamp force of the two frames against the mesh decides how the unit holds up, and the flap swings on the interior frame each time the pet pushes through. Screen mesh flexes with that motion, so a panel that is loose in its track or stretched thin will let the assembly shift over time. The locks only secure the flap; they do not lock the screen panel itself.
Specifications
| Brand | PetSafe |
|---|---|
| Model | ZPA11-16492 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Large (Pack Of 1) |
| Dog Breed Size | Large |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 100 pounds |
| Item Weight | 1.3 poundslower than 96% of 53 dog gates |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Plastic, Vinyl |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | Brown |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 0.4 incheslower than 100% of 21 dog gates |
| Minimum Compatible Thickness | 0.9 inches |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Exterior Frame, Flat-Head Screws, Interior Frame With Flap And Locks, Pet Screen Door |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty. |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Flap,Snaps |
| Pet Type | Cat, Dog |
| Item Type Name | PetSafe® Pet Screen Door |
| Target Audience | Dogs |
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- Minimum Compatible Thickness 0.9 vs 1.2 inches (-25%)
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- Minimum Compatible Thickness 0.9 vs 1.2 inches (-25%)
Frequently asked questions
Will the PetSafe ZPA11-16492 fit my screen door?
It mounts on screen mesh and the manufacturer lists a compatible thickness range for the screen panel. Measure the screen thickness first, since panels outside that range will not clamp between the two frames.
Can I use this PetSafe pet door on a glass or wooden door?
No. The frames snap around screen mesh only. A glass slider, a wooden door or a thick storm panel needs a pet door made for that surface.
What comes in the box with the PetSafe screen door?
The exterior frame, the interior frame with the flap and locks, and flat head screws. Tools are not included.
How do the locks work on this screen door insert?
The interior frame carries snaps and locks that secure the flap. They close the flap to the frame, and they do not lock the screen panel in its track.