If you have a a cat, then you might want to consider installing a couple of
cat flaps in your house, specially if you get more than one. They are very
practical because they give more freedom to your cat while at the same time
saving you the trouble of opening the door every single time.
It pays to have a professional install them so that they won't let water in
whenever it rains; it's also important to make sure they're well fixed to the
door so that they won't fall off with time.
Attention to Thieves
It's important to make sure that installing a cat door doesn't make it easier
for burglars to break into your house by uninstalling them or by any other
method. The standard placement for them is near the bottom of the door where
your cat can walk through without having to jump up and balance on a ledge.
Cat flaps are not considered to be big enough for a burglar to be able crawl
through, but obviously they are a good size for a potential thief to get his
hand through and gain access to your keys if you leave them dangling in the
lock, or close by on the side
Other Cats in the Area
Even if cat doors won't let burglars of thieves break into your house, the
neighborhood cats will have no trouble at all getting into your house, something
that you might want to consider. If you want to avoid this situation, you can do
so by getting a cat flap that is activated with a collar worn by your cat, thus
making sure that it will only open for your ct.
Normally working on a magnet, this means that the cat flap remains locked shut
if approached by another cat, but when your cat comes near, the magnet on the
collar releases the cat flap lock and he is allowed to pass through
cat flaps will let your cat come in and out as it pleases without your help. If installed properly, they won't represent a safety risk. There are even some cat doors that will only open for your cat.
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