The Different Kinds Of Cat Doors
Cat doors come in many different types. Even if you do not let you cat outside you may benefit from a cat door inside your house.
Cat Doors within a Glass Door
If you have sliding glass patio doors and want a cat door that leads outside, you have two options. You can either install a cat door directly into the glass by using a glass cutter or having a new piece of glass cut for your door. This option will not work for you if you have insulated glass or tempered glass in your door, however. The other option is to install a separate panel into the frame of your patio door. This panel will already have the pet door installed in it.
Cat Doors for Exterior Walls or Doors Cat doors can also be installed in an exterior wall or door. For cat doors installed in a wall, there will be a frame on both sides of the wall, and either one or two flaps. Having two flaps allows the air between the flaps to hold warm air and aid in insulation. Cat doors that are installed in exterior doors usually only have one flap, but to limit air loss most close and seal lightly with a magnetic seal. Electronic Cat Doors Any of the above pet doors can be either manual or electronic. An electronic door receives a signal from your cat's collar. This signal means that the door will only open for your cat, and no outside strays or wild animals will be able to enter your house. An electronic door also comes in handy when you have multiple cats but not all of them can go outside. Inside Cat Doors Even if you do not allow your cats outside, you may find a cat door useful on the inside of your house. Cat doors on interior doors in your house can keep cats contained to only those rooms that you want them in, or allow them access to a room that normally remains closed, like the garage. Another handy use for an inside cat door is to allow your pet into the room where the cat box is kept, especially if you keep the box in a closet.
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