Explaining the Cat Door

Some cat owners decide to install a cat door in their homes. This type of door for one’s feline friend is also called a cat flap. The purpose of a cat flap is to let a cat inside and outside whenever it wants. These doors have been improved greatly from the time they were invented. These days, pet doors are framed with sturdy and versatile plastic or wood. The doors themselves are built to last the comings and goings of the cat. There are aspects of an ideal type of cat door which a cat owner should look out for when choosing one.

Size And Frame

The size and build of the feline should be considered when buying a cat door. Some cats are larger than most while others seem quite finely boned that they cannot actually push open a heavy cat door. The frame that accommodates the door for the cat should be made of strong material in order to last several years and withstand outside factors such as prying and banging.

The material of the door can be more flexible, with some even being made in glass. Of course, both the door and the frame should be appropriate to the size and the strength of the cat.

Electronic or Magnet-based

These cat doors work in coordination with the cat. Some of these doors can detect the presence of the cat through the collar it’s wearing. This distinction gives the cat the advantage of being the only cat able to go in and out of the cat door. This is a safety feature for cats that are chased by children, dogs, or other cats. The disadvantage to this is that if the “key” gets lost, the pet is left out on its own until such time that its owner wonders where it could be. Other doors open when a sensor senses the presence of a cat. Since the features of each cat door vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and from model to model, it pays to find specific information about them before making a purchasing decision.