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. Cat flaps are
popular because they let you continue doing what you were doing without having
to interrupt it just because your cat wants to go out again.
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.
Think About Burglars
One of the important safety points to take into account is to make sure that the
installation of cat flaps won't make it easier for people to break into your
house when you're not at home. 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.
Although of course, nobody expects a burglar to shrink to the size of a cat and
use the door to get in, if cat doors were a bit higher, they could try to use
them to reach in and go for the handle.
Not Your Cat
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. A simple way to get around this problem is to
have a cat flap with a locking system, which identifies the cat by a small tag,
added to his collar.
These doors are locked by magnets, which are rendered inactive by the presence
of your cat's collar; however, they will keep the door shut even if another cat
tries to push it.
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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