4.2(6,848)Amazon rating$39.95600+ bought last month
Our verdict
This PetSafe screen door insert is a low-cost way to let dogs and cats up to 100 pounds come and go through an existing screen door without cutting into a solid door, and a 4.2 star average across nearly 7,000 reviews shows it holds up for most households.
Renters or anyone who wants pet access through a screen door, window screen, or porch screen without permanent modifications to a solid exterior door.
Skip if
You need a door for a solid exterior door or wall, since this is built specifically for screen and mesh installations rather than wood, steel, or glass doors.
Breed size Large
Weight 1.3 Pounds
Priced 37% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 6,848 owner ratings
Popularity4.2/5
6,848 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
['The PetSafe screen door dog door is sized large and rated for dogs and cats up to 100 pounds, designed to install into a screen door, window screen, or porch screen rather than a solid door. The frame combines aluminum, plastic, and vinyl, with a plastic frame structure and a flap and snap closure system that keeps the flap in place when not in use.', 'Installation includes an exterior frame, an interior frame with flap and locks, flat head screws, and the pet screen door panel itself, so the kit is meant to be self-contained for a straightforward screen swap. It carries a 1 year limited warranty from Radio Systems Corporation, the company behind the PetSafe brand.', "At $39.95, this is one of the more affordable ways to add pet access to a screen door setup, and with 6,848 reviews at a 4.2 star average and around 600 bought in the past month, it's a well established option in the category rather than a newcomer."]
Pros
Rated for dogs and cats up to 100 lb, covering most large breeds
Installs into existing screen doors, window screens, or porch screens without cutting a solid door
Flap and snap closure keeps the opening secured when not in use
Affordable price for a large-size pet door
Backed by a 1 year limited warranty
Cons
Only works with screen or mesh installations, not solid exterior doors
Thickness compatibility is narrow, so it needs the right screen frame depth to fit properly
Plastic frame construction may feel less durable than aluminum or steel pet doors built for solid doors
Specifications
Breed size
Large
Weight
1.3 Pounds
Performance notes
The listed compatible thickness range runs from about 0.44 to 0.93 inches, so this is built for the thinner profile of screen door and window screen frames rather than thick solid doors. The flap and snap closure combination is meant to keep the opening shut against weather and drafts when the pet isn't using it, and the aluminum, plastic, and vinyl mix balances some durability with the lighter weight needed for a screen frame installation.
What buyers say
With 6,848 reviews averaging 4.2 stars and about 600 units bought in the past month, this is a high-volume, well-reviewed option, with the volume of reviews suggesting it holds up across a wide range of households and screen door types.
Will this work on a solid wood or steel exterior door?
No, this is built specifically for screen doors, window screens, and porch screens, not solid wood, steel, or glass doors. For a solid door you'd need a dog door designed for that kind of installation.
What size dogs and cats can use this door?
It's rated for the large size, suitable for dogs and cats up to 100 pounds, based on the manufacturer's weight capacity listing.
Does it come with everything needed for installation?
Yes, the kit includes the exterior frame, flat head screws, the interior frame with flap and locks, and the pet screen door panel, so no separate screen door replacement is needed.
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