Cat Door Basics
A cat door is often installed in a home with a cat. This type of door is also known as a cat flap. The purpose of a cat door is to let a cat inside and outside whenever it wants. These pet openings have evolved greatly since the time they were concieved. They are framed with resistant plastic or wood. The doors themselves are built to last the comings and goings of the cat. These are important points when buying or considering different cat doors.
Size and Frame
Always take the breed and size of your cat in consideration when buying a cat flap. Some breeds, like the American maine coon cat, are too big for some doors, while small breeds might not be able to push open some doors due to lack of strength. Regardless of the door, the frame should be easily installed, yet resistant enough to last during different types of weather.
The door can be made of other materials, including glass. The size and frame of the cat should be in accordance with the size and frame of the cat door.
Electric or Magnetic
These types of cat doors work in coordination with the cat itself. Some of these doors can detect the presence of the cat through the collar it’s wearing. This means that the cat wearing the collar will be the only cat that can go inside or outside the house. This is a safety feature for cats that are chased by children, dogs, or other cats. Of course, if for some reason the collar fails, then the cat has to wait for the owner to let it in. In other types of doors, the trap will open by detecting the presence of the cat itself, and not a collar. There are some limits on what these doors can do, so you should really get complete information on them before you buy one.
