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Prey detecting cat flap

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YouSayTomatoISayTomato · 28/11/2025 06:55

As the title says really - does anyone have one? Does it really work? Our cat is currently on a proper hunting spree and live and dead mice are being brought to us daily. For now we're shutting the utility door so she can get in/out, has access to food and water but can't get anywhere else in the house. Wondering whether a prey detecting cat flap would be a worthwhile investment....

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SorrySalamander · 28/11/2025 09:36

Watching with interest as I often wonder the same thing - one of our cats in particular is a good hunter and it's unpleasant to say the least.

Howinthehelldidthishappen · 28/11/2025 10:08

I recently shelled out for Onlycat cat flap.
Although I did dither about it for weeks beforehand due to the cost.
But OH MY GOD!!!! Within just a few days it had stopped my hunter from bringing in around 5 LIVE rats. He always brings them in live.
So yes, it was expensive, but just in those first few days it proved it's worth to me.
Also, the videos of them coming and going are super cute.
I would never go back to a normal cat flap now.

YouSayTomatoISayTomato · 28/11/2025 13:57

Thank you - I've been looking at the Onlycat catflap and think I'm going to have to take the hit! I don't want to stop the cat going outside as its unfair but I do not want dead things either! Will see if I can get a Black Friday deal..

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LeftBoobGoneRogue · 28/11/2025 16:33

@YouSayTomatoISayTomatowell it reduced to £499 on the Onlycat.com website so I suggest one for each external door.
Your cat is very industrious. Ours are way too lazy to bring in some dinner for us.

YouSayTomatoISayTomato · 28/11/2025 18:22

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 28/11/2025 16:33

@YouSayTomatoISayTomatowell it reduced to £499 on the Onlycat.com website so I suggest one for each external door.
Your cat is very industrious. Ours are way too lazy to bring in some dinner for us.

I wish my cat was lazy! Just been reading reviews of the Onlycat.. it seems to do the trick but oh my word, the cost of it!!

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namestevalian · 28/11/2025 18:31

I currently have a live rat somewhere hidden in my kitchen due to the cat so following with interest

SusanOldknow · 28/11/2025 19:02

I have the Zeromouse and it's been great. Stopped 2 rats and 2 mice since August

lochmaree · 28/11/2025 19:19

We have the OnlyCat and absolutely love it. It's worth every penny. Buy it!!!

YouSayTomatoISayTomato · 06/12/2025 11:44

SusanOldknow · 28/11/2025 19:02

I have the Zeromouse and it's been great. Stopped 2 rats and 2 mice since August

I've discovered the Zero Mouse....a lot cheaper than Only Cat, I think I'll have to make a decision but it'll have to wait until after Christmas! Just got to continue the "inside/outside " game with the cat until then....

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