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 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. Durability and sturdiness are important when considering getting a cat door.

Size And Frame

When you buy a cat flap, consider the breed and size of your cat. Some cats are larger than most while others seem quite finely boned that they cannot actually push open a heavy cat door. Regardless of the door, the frame should be easily installed, yet resistant enough to last during different types of weather.

Some cat doors are built in glass while others are installed through walls. 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 doors can detect the approach of the cat through the electronic collar that it’s wearing. This gives the advantage of allowing only the cat that’s wearing the collar to go inside the house. 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 types of cat doors detect the animal and not the collar that it’s wearing. There are limitations to the size of the animal that the sensor may detect.