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About This Item

At a Glance

  • Plastic
  • Assembly Required
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

Details

  • Keeps dogs out while letting cats in for stress-free room access.
  • Proudly made in the USA with durable and reliable materials.
  • Enjoy easy installation without the need for adhesives or cutting holes in doors—perfect for renters.
  • Adjust the width to accommodate pets of different sizes.
  • Say goodbye to gates and barriers and hello to effortless room access for you and your cats.

Instructions

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Questions & Answers

3 Customer Questions


Can you still fully close the door (from the inside) with this installed? If so, how?


What is the minimum and maximum door gap you can set it at?

Answer by ChewySep 17, 2025
The opening width can be adjusted between 3 and 5.5 inches.

Can humans use the door easily with this installed?

Answer by ChewyJan 21, 2025
You can easily enter from either side by simply turning knob or handle.
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
79 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

80% Positive

Installation

81% Positive

Security

85% Positive

Size

80% Positive

47 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Jan 19, 2026

Perfect Fit

Just what we needed to keep dogs out of the room while allowing cats access to the litterbox! Sturdy, easy to use, and easy to install.

Just what we needed to keep dogs out of the room while allowing cats access to the litterbox! Sturdy, easy to use, and easy to install.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Dianne on Oct 8, 2025

Mostly Good for What I Wanted it For

I bought this so that I could leave our bedroom door slightly ajar and my small dog would be able to go out at night if needed. He is the size of a cat so it works

I bought this so that I could leave our bedroom door slightly ajar and my small dog would be able to go out at night if needed. He is the size of a cat so it works perfectly for him. I used to have to stick a shoe in the door to keep the wind from slamming it shut! My only complaint is that it is hard to close the door completely, especially from the outside. Requires two hands. One to push the latch out of the way and the other to close the door. The other thing that would be good is if you could somehow fold the latch in when not using it. Overall pretty happy with this purchase.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cristiana on Oct 29, 2025

Very useful and easy to install

This is my 3rd purchase. We have a beagle that loves the cat litterbox and this allows easy passage of my chonky cat but not the beagle. Utterly necessary. Unfortunately

This is my 3rd purchase. We have a beagle that loves the cat litterbox and this allows easy passage of my chonky cat but not the beagle. Utterly necessary. Unfortunately my nephew got snagged in the long arm of the door buddy and broke it. This is the replacement.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alisia on Sep 22, 2025

Door prop for cat at night

Purchased this for bedroom door so at night the cat can be all over the house and litter box but also I can secure it a bit and the dog cannot get out. It’s plastic,

Purchased this for bedroom door so at night the cat can be all over the house and litter box but also I can secure it a bit and the dog cannot get out. It’s plastic, so it isn’t for security, but it works for what I need. The door stays in a mostly closed position, I can close it all the way. I did need to cut a bigger hole for the latch to close all the way, but that’s fine. The opening piece is also adjustable. The cat can go in and out and the dog in. Works.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Martha on Sep 14, 2025

Simple and effective!

The door buddy was simple to install. Just remove the strike plate with a screwdriver and attach the device in its place. Using the provided tool, adjust the length

The door buddy was simple to install. Just remove the strike plate with a screwdriver and attach the device in its place. Using the provided tool, adjust the length to provide the desired width opening. Use the door as usual. When properly adjusted it will catch on the latch easily when the door swings nearly closed. Our cat can easily access the basement and the dog does not.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lisa on Sep 18, 2025

Easy Fix

We were using hanging wire tied to door know and hooking it to a screw in the door frame. My dog was very persistent and if she kept trying it, it would pop open

We were using hanging wire tied to door know and hooking it to a screw in the door frame. My dog was very persistent and if she kept trying it, it would pop open so she could eat cat poop for snacks! Just installed Door Buddy today and it seems to be working! She keeps trying but cannot get her body through the door. We may need a gate eventually but for now it's a perfect fix!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Oct 2, 2025

Difficult to close door from inside

We secured this on a bathroom door so the cats could get in and the dog could not get to the litter box however, if someonewanted to use the bathroom, it was very

We secured this on a bathroom door so the cats could get in and the dog could not get to the litter box however, if someonewanted to use the bathroom, it was very difficult to close the door with this device installed. Might work better for other rooms like a utility room - but not a bathroom


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Sally on Sep 21, 2025

Does Exactly What It Is Supposed To Do!

The Door Buddy keeps our doors open and stable. Visitors understand how to use the Door Buddy immediately. Cat's can get where they need to go and the grandchild

The Door Buddy keeps our doors open and stable. Visitors understand how to use the Door Buddy immediately. Cat's can get where they need to go and the grandchild can no longer accidently lock the cats in our out of the basement. It was a small challenge to install the first one, so 4 stars.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Debbie on Aug 29, 2025

Wish I had bought this sooner!

This is the best product ever. I have tried several ways to keep my dog from going upstairs and eating the cat's food. The dog is like a ninja and can sneak up

This is the best product ever. I have tried several ways to keep my dog from going upstairs and eating the cat's food. The dog is like a ninja and can sneak up without a sound. This product is so simple and easy to use. I love that I can open and close the door without a problem and yet can leave it open any space I want to let the cat go upstairs and eat in peace. Well worth every penny and more.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Reilly on Oct 6, 2025

Great idea in theory

Easy to install and seems great, but unfortunately it doesn't hold the door latch firmly enough. So it ensures the door won't close on the cat, but the dogs can

Easy to install and seems great, but unfortunately it doesn't hold the door latch firmly enough. So it ensures the door won't close on the cat, but the dogs can still push it open without a lot of trouble