What's been your experience with a cat door?

What's been your experience with a cat door?
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I can answer part of your question. I have a doggie door and there is a solid door that slides from the top to cover the flap when you want to “lock” it, so there is no way a pet can unlock it, or actually slide it up, to escape. Also, I have never had any other creatures come in while it was in use.
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