Dog Door for Screen Door, Cat Door Screen Small Dog Door Insert for Sliding Door Easy Install, Small 8"×10" Review

4.5 (3,600) Amazon rating$21.88100+ bought last month

Our verdict

This PETLESO screen door insert is a compact 8 by 10 inch flap built for small dogs and cats, rated up to 20 kilograms and made for thin screen door material.

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Best for

Small dog or cat households with a screen door and a need for a budget-friendly, easy install insert.

Skip if

You have a medium or large dog, since the 20 kilogram (about 44 pound) capacity and small flap size are meant for smaller pets.

  • Breed size Small
  • Priced 65% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 3,600 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.6/5

    3,600 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This small pet door from PETLESO is sized at 8 by 10 inches and built as a screen door insert, with a compatible thickness of just 0.4 inches. It's rated for pets up to 20 kilograms, roughly 44 pounds, putting it in line with small dog and cat sizes.", "The flap is made from ABS with a plastic frame, and it uses a simple flap closure without a locking mechanism listed on the spec sheet. It's designed for easy installation into an existing screen door rather than a cut-in wall or solid door project.", "At $21.88 it's one of the most affordable doors in this set, and with 3,600 reviews and a 4.5 star average, it has built a solid reputation as a low-cost screen door insert."]

Pros

  • Very affordable price for a screen door insert
  • Easy install into an existing screen door
  • Strong 4.5 star rating across 3,600 reviews
  • Compact size fits small dogs and cats without an oversized opening

Cons

  • Only fits thin screen door material, around 0.4 inches thick
  • 20 kilogram weight capacity rules out medium and large dogs
  • No locking mechanism listed on the spec sheet

Specifications

Breed size
Small

Performance notes

The 0.4 inch compatible thickness confirms this is meant for screen door material specifically, not solid exterior doors, and the 8 by 10 inch flap size keeps the opening appropriately small for the 20 kilogram weight rating it's built for.

What buyers say

With 3,600 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus roughly 100 units bought in the past month, this budget screen door insert has a strong, active following for its price point.

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Frequently asked questions

What size pet is this door meant for?

It's rated for pets up to 20 kilograms, about 44 pounds, and the compact 8 by 10 inch flap suits small dogs and cats rather than medium or large breeds.

Will this work on a solid exterior door?

No, it's built for thin screen door material around 0.4 inches thick, not solid doors or walls.

Does it include a lock?

The spec sheet lists a flap closure without a separate locking mechanism, so it's meant for simple pass-through access rather than a secured seal.

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