IDEAL PET PRODUCTS SINCE 1979 Perfect Pet Soft Flap Cat Door with Telescoping Frame
- Cat Door
- 35 pounds
- Thermoplastic
- Lock-Out Slide
- Better rated than 86%
- More reviewed than 65%
A straightforward soft flap cat door with an adjustable telescoping frame, suited to standard door thicknesses and cats up to 35 pounds.
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How it ranks among the 51 cat doors we track
4.7★ across 1,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 51 cat doors we track - how the scorecard works · full cat doors data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Ideal Pet Products' Perfect Pet Soft Flap cat door has a telescoping frame and a 7 by 11.25 inch flap opening, sized for medium installs. It fits walls or doors between 0.07 and 2 inches thick and holds cats up to 35 pounds.
The telescoping frame is the notable feature here, letting the same door adapt across a range of door or wall thicknesses instead of requiring a fixed depth cut. It uses a lock out slide closure for nighttime security rather than magnetic or electronic locking.
- 7 x 11.25 inch flap opening
- Fits 0.07 to 2 inch thick doors or walls
- Weight capacity up to 35 lbs
- White thermoplastic construction
Who it's for
Owners installing a cat door into a standard interior or exterior door, or a wall within the 0.07 to 2 inch thickness range, and needing a mid sized flap opening for cats up to 35 pounds.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Telescoping frame fits varied door thicknesses
- Lock out slide for manual security
- One year manufacturer warranty
- Not compatible with walls over 2 inches thick
- Manual lock only, no electronic or microchip option
Performance notes
The telescoping frame slides to match the installation depth, then locks in place, while the soft flap swings on a hinge for entry and exit. The lock out slide lets an owner block the flap closed when needed, without relying on a magnetic collar key or electronics.
Specifications
| Brand | IDEAL |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 35 pounds |
| Item Weight | 1.75 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Thermoplastic |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 2 inches |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | .. |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Lock-Out Slide |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,451', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PMCD |
| Target Audience | Cats |
| Item Type Name | Perfect Pet Soft Flap Cat Door with Telescoping Frame, Medium, 7" x 11.25" Flap Size |
| Asin | B0035Q65W8 |
| Upc | 030559999425 |
| Manufacturer | Ideal Pet Products |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,465 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #74 in Cat Doors |
| Model Number | PMCD |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat doors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL PET PRODUCTS SINCE 1979 Perfect Pet Soft Flap Cat Door with Telescoping FrameThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Purrfect Portal Meow Manor® Cat Door Interior DoorPurrfect | 4.9 / 5 | 7,451 | 4.7 / 5 |
| PetSafe Interior Cat DoorPetSafe | 4.4 / 5 | 16,272 | 4.4 / 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 IDEAL cat doors
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What thickness door does the Ideal Pet Products PMCD cat door fit?
The telescoping frame accommodates thicknesses from 0.07 to 2 inches.
What size cat can use this door?
It's rated for cats up to 35 pounds, with a 7 by 11.25 inch flap opening.
Does this cat door lock?
Yes, it has a lock out slide closure for manually blocking the flap.