Best Places for Installing a Petsafe Cat Flap

Did you know that the first cat flap was invented by Sir Isaac Newton? He was a cat lover as well, and he didn’t want his kitty to constantly open the door to his attic where he conducted optical experiments. That’s why he cut a hole in the door, covering it with black material so the light will not pass through. However, the expression ‘cat flap’ came into use considerably later, being first time attested in a dictionary in 1957.

Nowadays, cat lovers all over the world have the opportunity of choosing between many types of cat flaps: simple cat doors that swing in an out when pushed by the cat; electronic flaps that allow you to control your kitty’s movements, as well as who enters and exits via the flap; infrared, magnetic and microchip activated devices that make Matrix look like child’s play! . All these intelligent kitty doors recognize only the special signal emitted by the transmitter placed on your cat’s collar. Thanks to their advanced safety options, these doors are also called petsafe cat flaps.

After choosing the type of cat flap, the next thing a cat owner should do is choose the most appropriate place where to install the device. The most obvious answer is your back door – especially when you live at the countryside or have your own house in the suburbs. However, the back or the front door are not the only places where you can install this ‘wonder device’.

You can find on the market nowadays a wide variety of models which will suit even the most specific needs and the most original kitties.

Let’s take the cat flaps for windows, for instance. While providing a comfortable ‘circulation’ alternative for your cat, installing such a cat door has several disadvantages. The first one is the installation difficulty. Cutting glass is a difficult task, that’s why you should call a glazier specialist to do it – in the end, it will be cheaper than doing it yourself (considering the fact that you may damage your window or glass door). The second disadvantage is the safety problem – even without cat flaps, windows are the weakest spot in your home’s security. With the cat door, the risk of catching the attention of burglars increases. That’s why it’s mandatory to purchase a petsafe cat flap with a locking system if you want to install it in your window. The cat flap that allows your pet to pass through glass can also be installed in your patio door, French doors or double glazed uvpc doors.

In some cases, you may not have the option of installing a cat flap on your doors or windows. That’s when the petsafe cat flap through wall might be useful! For installing this type of cat door you (or the specialist) will need to cut a tunnel in the wall, installing a flap on each end. The cat flap with tunnel is a good alternative with an increased level of protection. Besides, passing ‘through tunnel’ will be another adventure for your kitty – and you know how little felines enjoy unusual experiences!

Do you want to install the cat flap in a metal door, plastic door, paneled door, wooden door or even an aluminium door? Most cat doors are specially constructed to fit as many types of doors as possible. However, make sure that the cat flap you’re about to buy is compatible with the material of your door. If you’re the DIY type of person, make sure you read the instruction carefully before your first attempt of installation.

Sometimes, if your back door or kitchen door is connected to the garage, you may want to install a cat flap in the garage door. As mentioned above, the installation depends on the type of material your garage door is made of.

In order to be sure that you’re purchasing the best petsafe cat flap for your home and your furry friend’s needs, read first several cat flap reviews, compare prices, options and different available models. You have to be aware that on the quality of your kitty’s door will also depend the security of your home!