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The Original No-Cut Cat Door — Cat In, Baby & Dog Out

DOOR BUDDY^® CAT DOOR PROP

Name: Door Buddy® Cat Door Prop
Brand: Door Buddy
SKU: DB-DOG-PROPW
Price: 20.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Door Buddy Door Prop retail packaging displayed with a dog illustration saying Let Me In and a cat graphic saying Stay Out of My Kitty Litter. The packaging highlights the door prop designed to keep dogs out of litter box areas while still allowing cats to enter and exit the room.

The Original No-Cut Cat Door

— Cat In, Baby & Dog Out

Door Buddy Door Prop product packaging showing the adjustable door prop designed to keep dogs out of cat litter box areas. The packaging features playful dog and cat graphics explaining that cats can pass through the door opening while dogs stay out.

DOOR BUDDY® CAT DOOR PROP

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No cutting or damage

Adjustable 3–5.5 inches

Dog & baby proof

A dog tries to push through a partially open door that is held in place by The Door Buddy door prop. The adjustable door prop creates a small opening that allows cats through while helping keep dogs out of the room.

LIVING WITH CATS & DOGS COMES WITH DAILY CHALLENGES:

Dogs sneaking into litter boxes and cat food

Cats needing access to spaces dogs shouldn’t enter

Bulky gates and makeshift door blockers cluttering your home

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MEET THE DOOR BUDDY® CAT DOOR PROP

Meet the Door Buddy Cat Door Prop, the easiest pet door holder that keeps your dog out of the cat food and litter box!

It is the convenient, no-damage, no-cut cat door and pet gate alternative you've been looking for.

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BLOCKS ACCESS TO YOUR CAT'S SPACE

Litter Box

Cat Food

Water Bowl

Cat Bed

THE EASIEST NO CUT CAT DOOR

Door Buddy Door Prop for Cats ensures a fast and non-destructive cat door installation.

No more pet gates to climb over, no more messes to clean up. No more stress!

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A hand turns a door knob on a door held slightly open by The Door Buddy door prop. The design allows people to easily enter the room from either side while the prop maintains a small opening for cats.

Convenient

Easily enter from either side by simply turning the knob or handle

Adjustable

Adjust opening width between 3 - 5.5 inches to suit your pets

The Door Buddy door prop is shown installed on a door handle while the door closes against it. The design allows the door to be fully closed without removing the door prop.

Closable

Close the door without having to remove anything

Patented

Made proudly in the USA and is Patented #11591836

INSTALLS IN 3 EASY STEPS

Illustration of a screwdriver removing screws from a door strike plate. This step shows removing the existing strike plate to prepare the door frame for installing The Door Buddy.

Remove

Remove the existing strike plate

Illustration of The Door Buddy latch being installed onto a door frame with a screwdriver. This step shows replacing the original strike plate with the Door Buddy latch.

Replace

Replace with Door Buddy strike plate

Adjust

Adjust door opening from 3 - 5.5 inches

Installation Guide and Troubleshooting FAQ's

Close up of The Door Buddy door prop for cats installed between a door handle and the strike plate on the door frame. The prop replaces the strike plate and holds the door slightly open to create a cat sized opening while helping keep dogs out.

Door Buddy pet door prop dog gate alternative and door latch for pets designed to keep dogs out of litter box rooms while allowing cats through.

Door Buddy Door Prop adjustable pet door latch for interior doors, cat door alternative that keeps dogs out of cat litter and food areas.

Door Buddy Door Prop pet door latch for interior doors, dog gate alternative that keeps dogs and toddlers out while letting cats access litter box rooms.

Door Buddy Door Prop cat door alternative and dog proof door latch for interior doors that keeps dogs and toddlers out of litter box rooms.

Door Buddy pet door prop dog gate alternative for interior doors, adjustable door latch for pets that lets cats pass while blocking dogs and toddlers.

Door Buddy pet door prop for interior doors, dog gate alternative and adjustable door latch for pets that keeps dogs out of litter box and cat food rooms.

Door Buddy Door Prop cat door alternative and dog proof door latch for interior doors designed to keep dogs and toddlers out while allowing cats to pass through.

Adjustable Door Buddy pet door prop latch installed on interior door, pet gate alternative that keeps dogs out of litter box areas and gives cats private access.

Door Buddy Door Prop pet door latch and dog gate alternative for interior doors that creates a small opening for cats while blocking dogs from litter box and cat food rooms.

Door Buddy® Cat Door Prop

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Meet the Door Buddy Door Prop, the easiest pet door holder that keeps your dog out of the cat food and litter box!

It attaches to your door frame in place of the existing strike and securely props your door by grabbing onto the door latch when pulling the door to the closed position. Works perfectly with standard left and right-swinging interior doors.

It is strong, adjustable, easy to install, and convenient to use! The perfect no-cut cat door and pet gate alternative you've been looking for.

$ 20.99

& Free Shipping in the USA

Meet the Door Buddy Door Prop, the easiest pet door holder that keeps your dog out of the cat food and litter box!

It is strong, adjustable, easy to install, and convenient to use! The perfect no-cut cat door and pet gate alternative you've been looking for.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Will it be strong enough for my dog?

ABSOLUTELY! Our customers have dogs ranging anywhere from 12 to 120 pounds and they love it.

When the Door Buddy Door Prop is secured in the latched position, there will be no movement when the dog pushes or pulls on the door which makes it a lot stronger cat door latch allowing it to hold up to much bigger dogs.

However, please note that if your dog is a lot smaller than your cat, it may not work.
My dog is smaller than my cat, will it work for me?
Will it work for my door?

Door Buddy Door Prop works great on standard indoor left or right swinging doors.

Unfortunately, it is not suitable for pocket doors, sliding doors, double doors, or bi-fold doors. If you have one of these types of doors, see our Door Buddy Cat Door Strap which works perfectly for all the different kinds of doors.

For more information on our installation process, it's best to visit our Door Buddy Door Prop Installation Guide.

Here you will find our tips, tricks, and videos to ensure that your Door Buddy is fully optimized for your home.
Will it be strong enough to keep my baby/toddler out?

The Door Buddy Door Prop will work perfectly for crawling babies or early stage toddlers. However, it is important to note that when they are tall enough to reach the door handle or door knob and are able to open the door using the door handle or knob, it will not be as effective any more. However, you can pair it with a baby proof door knob cover or a child proof door lever lock in order to make it work for longer.

Just remember that Door Buddy is intended to be a deterrent only and is meant to make your and your cat's life easier. Like any baby-proofing product, it is NOT a substitute for proper adult supervision.
How wide/narrow can I set the door opening width?

The Door Buddy Door Prop offers adjustable width to suit your needs. Follow these steps for proper adjustment:

Step 1: The Door Prop is adjustable within a range of approximately 3 inches to 5.5 inches, which is designed to accommodate most cats while blocking access for dogs and babies.

Step 2: To adjust the width, use the T8 Torx wrench included in your order to loosen the small screws that hold the two parts of the Door Prop together.

Step 3: Slide the two parts closer together or further apart until you reach the ideal width that matches your requirements.

Step 4: Once you've set the desired width, securely tighten the screws until it locks the Door Prop in place. Ensure they are fully tightened; this action secures the adjustment.

Additional Tip: Over time, if the Door Prop slides due to heavy use or door slamming, please refer to our FAQs in the Door Buddy Door Prop Installation Guide for guidance on resolving this issue.

By following these steps, you can easily customize the width of your Door Buddy Door Prop to effectively manage access while ensuring the safety of your pets and children.
How do I open and close the door?

You will not find an easier product than this to use. To enter the room, simply turn the knob or handle like you do a normal door, and the Door Buddy Door Latch Holder will release from the internal door latch, allowing you to open the door freely from either side of the door without any hassles.

To relatch, simply push or pull the door towards the closed position until it relatches in the propped position.

To fully close the door, push the Door Buddy Prop gently to the outside and then close the door. It is that simple.
How do I remove Door Buddy Cat Door Prop?
How much is shipping and how long will it take to get my order?

Shipping Costs:

- USA shipping is FREE for all orders (USPS First Class).

- Canada: Calculated at checkout — choose USPS (economy) or UPS (faster). Also available on Amazon.ca.

- Australia: Calculated at checkout (UPS or DHL).

- UK & Europe: Order on Amazon.co.uk for fast local delivery.

International orders (Canada & Australia): you are responsible for any import duties and taxes due on delivery.

Delivery Times:

All orders ship within 1 business day, Monday through Friday, via USPS First Class. Upon shipment, you will receive a tracking number.

- USA: 2–5 business days typically (estimate, not guaranteed).

- Canada (USPS): 7–21+ business days; please allow up to 30 days for customs.

- Canada (UPS): about 2–5 business days (faster option, calculated at checkout).

- Australia: about 2–6 business days (UPS/DHL Express); please allow up to 30 days for customs.
What if I am not satisfied?

REAL REVIEWS BY REAL PEOPLE

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100% DOG & BABY PROOF GUARANTEED!

If you are on the fence, try it with our 90-day no-risk guarantee.

If it breaks or doesn't work for you, please get in touch. We will replace it or issue you a 100% refund.

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OUR STORY

They say necessity is the mother of invention and that is exactly how the “Door Buddy” came to be. Litter Boxes, cat food, and the water bowl all seemed to be magnets for our little one.

A child gate seemed like a solution, but was more trouble than it was worth. A fruitless online search led us to conclude that there needed to be a simple, practical solution. After much brainstorming, the Door Buddy was born.

Easy to install and easy to use, Door Buddy keeps your little ones and even dogs out of places they shouldn’t be and still allows your cat to have easy access to his or her litter box, food, and water.

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