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October 17th, 2009 by KittyKitty

Some cat owners decide to install a cat door in their homes. Some people call these cat flaps. Ideally, the cat will come in and out of the cat door on its own will. These pet openings have come along way since they were initially tried and tested. 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

Always take the breed and size of your cat in consideration when buying a cat door. 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. 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.

Some cat doors are built in glass while others are installed through walls. Obviously, the size and material of the door should be comfortable to the cat’s size and strength.

Electronic Or Magnetic

These doors were designed to work in coordination with the cat. Some of these doors can detect the presence of the cat through the collar it’s wearing. This gives the advantage of allowing only the cat that’s wearing the collar to go inside the house. This is very beneficial if the cat’s being chased by dogs or by 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 types of cat doors detect the animal and not the collar that it’s wearing. There are some limits on what these doors can do, so you should really get complete information on them before you buy one.