Cat Doors

If your cat goes in and out, you could easily spend all day opening and closing the door for him. Cat doors can make both of your lives a lot easier.

A cat door can be used for a variety of uses. They can allow your cat access to the outdoors or a certain area of the house, while preventing unwanted creatures from accessing it as well.

With cat doors that lead to the outside, security is often an issue. A big fear is that your cat might bring home a friend or two, or that the local wildlife might use the cat doors to gain entry to your home.

One way to prevent this is with electronic cat doors. Electronic cat doors have a “key” that allows only your cat to have access. A magnetic cat door recognizes a magnetic key on your cat’s collar, and allows her to push it open. An infrared cat door does the same thing, only using an infrared device to detect your cat.

RFID has been discussed as a way to allow just your cat to enter the house, though many cat enthusiasts are skeptical as to how well it will work. However, other owners have used it with success, keeping their cats from bringing in unwanted pests with them.

You can use cat doors on any type of door. There are cat screen doors that you can put in, as well as a cat flap for metal doors.

If you do not relish the idea of cutting a hole in your door for the cat, window doors are another option. Window cat doors fit inside the framing of the window, and allow your cat to enter in and out.

Cat doors can have other uses besides letting your cat outside. Some people will install a cat door on a basement door. This allows them to keep the litter box in the basement, out of view, while allowing the cat access. If you have children, baby gates with a cat door can allow your cat an escape route while preventing children from escaping.

To find the perfect cat door for you, try your local area pet supply store. You can also shop online for pet doors, where you will be able to compare prices and read customer reviews. You will find that most are easy to install, and the long time convenience will be well worth the cost.