Why it matters
The Staywell Classic is a manual flap with a 4-way lock for in, out, both or closed. A cutting template and screw-together halves make installation quick.
For thicker doors, the 917EF model includes a tunnel for doors up to 6 cm thick.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Single-cat homes
- Budget buyers
- Simple installs
Look elsewhere if
- Intruder problems
- Selective entry
- Large cats
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple
- Template included
- 4-way lock
Cons
- Any cat can use it
- Manual
- Thick doors need 917EF
Limitations to weigh
- Measure your cat's widest point and the door or wall thickness before cutting; check the cut-out size on the maker's template.
- Prop the flap open for the first days and reward your cat for using it; most cats learn within a week.
- A flap that opens for any cat can let neighbors' cats and wildlife in; selective flaps prevent that.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Glass | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Frame material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Breed size | Medium | Retailer |
| Closure | Flap | Retailer |
| In the pack | 1 Count | Retailer |
| Pieces | 1 | Retailer |
| Product weight | 1.5 pounds | Retailer |
| Model number | 917SGIFD | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A solid basic flap.
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Questions buyers ask
Is it selective?
No, any cat can use it.
Does it fit thick doors?
The 917EF model adds a tunnel for doors up to 6 cm.