PetSafe Big Cat Door Interior and Exterior Pet Door for Cats
- Cat Door
- 25 pounds
- Plastic
- Cat, Dog
A locking pet door sized for cats and small dogs sharing a household, worth it mainly if your wall thickness falls inside the stated range.
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How it ranks among the 51 cat doors we track
4.4★ across 357 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
357 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This is PetSafe's Big Cat Door, an 11 by 12 inch flap built for cats and small dogs, designed to install through a wall or door between 2 and 3.25 inches thick. It fits multi-pet homes that need a door small dogs can also use alongside cats.
The push and turn 4-way lock lets an owner set the flap to in-only, out-only, both directions, or fully locked, useful for keeping a pet in overnight or blocking access to a room. A soft close mechanism cushions the flap so it doesn't slam, which matters in a doorway pets pass through repeatedly.
- 11 x 12 inch opening
- 2 to 3.25 inch wall thickness range
- 25 pound maximum pet weight
- Push-and-turn 4-way locking
Who it's for
Multi-pet households where cats and smaller dogs under 25 pounds need to share one opening, and where the wall or door is within the 2 to 3.25 inch thickness range. Not a fit for walls thicker than 3.25 inches or dogs over the weight limit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4-way lock covers in, out, both, and fully closed
- Fits interior or exterior installs
- Soft close flap reduces slamming
- Rated for cats and dogs up to 25 pounds
- Only fits 2 to 3.25 inch wall or door thickness
- Plastic frame, not a metal-reinforced build
- 25 pound weight cap excludes larger dogs
Performance notes
The 4-way lock is the functional core: pets pass in only, out only, both ways, or the flap locks shut entirely, so one door can be adjusted for nighttime or a vet visit without swapping hardware. The plastic frame and flap keep the unit lightweight for wall or door mounting.
Specifications
| Brand | PetSafe |
|---|---|
| Model | ZPA10-17883 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 25 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 3.2 inches |
| Minimum Compatible Thickness | 2 inches |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Pet Type | Cat, Dog |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '357', 'stars': '4.4'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ZPA10-17883 |
| Target Audience | Cats |
| Item Type Name | Pet Doors |
| Asin | B0D3VG2VMJ |
| Upc | 729849178830 |
| Manufacturer | Radio Systems Corporation |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,195 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #53 in Cat Doors |
| Model Number | ZPA10-17883 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat doors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetSafe Big Cat Door Interior and Exterior Pet Door for CatsThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 357 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Purrfect Portal Meow Manor® Cat Door Interior DoorPurrfect | 4.9 / 5 | 7,451 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ideal Pet Products Cat Flap Door with 4 Way LockIDEAL | 4.6 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Dog Door for Screen Doordog | 4.5 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
| SureFlap - Sure Petcare Microchip Cat Flap, White, Scans Pet's ID on Entry, Check Your…SureFlap | 4.1 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the PetSafe ZPA10-17883
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can this PetSafe door work for both a cat and a small dog?
Yes, it's rated for cats and dogs up to 25 pounds, suited to multi-pet households.
What wall thicknesses does it fit?
It installs in walls or doors between 2 and 3.25 inches thick.
Can I lock my pet in or out?
The push and turn mechanism has four settings: in only, out only, both directions, or fully locked.