Trixie 4-Way Cat Flap with Tunnel, Grey, 578 g

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Microchips are now compulsory for cats, so our range of microchip cat flaps are perfect for safely allowing your cats to adventure in the great outdoors – read more here. Of course before your install any cat flap you need to decide where it is going, if it is going to be placed in a door then installation should be reasonably straightforward to fit it. These doors can also be used in sheds cages or external kennels in catteries to create sanctuaries for your cat that they can use.

We do sometimes see cats developing behavioral issues because an unknown cat is entering their home through a normal cat flap, this is because cats are a highly territorial species, and having strange cats in their core territory can be a source of stress,” says Elin Williams, a behavior officer for the charity Cats Protection. Do make sure that your cat’s microchip is one that’s recognised by the cat flap you choose. Some older microchips and foreign chips may not work with a microchip cat flap. Where should I install my cat flap? If you are going to place it in a wall or a glass door then specialist tools will be required and it would be worth booking a professional to install it. Either way it is always a good idea to have a look at how each cat flap is installed and make a decision regarding whether you have the tools and DIY skills necessary to install it or whether or not you will need to consult a professional. But you still want to keep out strays with technological advances such as Magnetic, Microchip, and SmartKey activation, and there’s a reduced risk of ‘unwanted visitors’ using your cat door.This cat flap requires 4 AA batteries. These should easily last 6 months before they require replacing and have been known to last as long as 12 months with just one cat using it. Installation: Suitable for Single and Multiple (Double/Triple) glazing, UPVC/metal Doors, walls and Wooden doors There is, however, one way an intruder cat may be able to get in: by tailgating. This is rather unavoidable because a neighborhood cat can easily get up close to your feline's bottom and seize the opportunity to enter while the flap is still fully open. Another animal could also place a sneaky paw within an open door to prevent it from closing again. Try to install your cat flap where it will lead to a sheltered area. Most cats don’t like to be exposed to open spaces and might hesitate to use a cat flap that leaves them feeling vulnerable. If you have little choice, try to create a sheltered area around the cat flap using boxes, plants, etc. Threshold: This door comes with a standard point; you can upgrade to Low Aluminium Threshold in the options above. Cill options are available.

The system can be supplied in modular kit format (please see size matrix) as well as bespoke sizes and configurations. If you’ve got more than one cat, the Dual Scan from Sure Petcare could be just the cat flap you’re looking for. It works with both microchips and the SureFlap RFID collar tag but allows you to programme it for individual cats. The flap itself is transparent, which can be handy if your cat waits on the doorstep to be let in the old-fashioned way. It’s made of a super-tough polymer, so is built to last, and is capable of withstanding the repeated headbutts of the toughest tomcats.

9mm x 300mm x 5m Flat UPVC Brown Soffit - Flat Board

A microchip cat flap removes this risk factor and stops the unknown cat from being able to re-enter the house. The original cat can then learn that their core territory is safe again.” Welcome to our new colourway in Anthracite Dark Grey , designed to blend in and compliment your Dark Grey Doors and Windows, or contrast nicely if you have alternate colours. Featuring everything you would expect of a microchip cat flap including 15, 10 and 9 digit pin and RFID tag compatibility, this cat flap has it all. The Cat Mate Elite features a built-in timer which gives you complete control over the times which your cats is allowed out of your home. One of the features is night mode, this works by detecting the light levels so that when it gets dark it allows in only access for your cat, then, when the light comes up it will allow your cat to go outside.

What this means is that you can program this cat flap to respond differently to different pets. For example, if you have a couple of cats and one of them is due to go to the vets on a particular day you can set up this cat flap so that the cat which is due to go to the vets won’t be allowed out while your other cat will be. Cat flaps in general are a godsend for those of us who are servants to moggies, meaning we don’t have to get up and down every five minutes to let a cat in or out through a window or door. Allowing cats access to the outside world, in a safe environment, gives them the best life possible, so it’s worth investing in a good cat flap to let them come and go as they please.

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So long as nothing damages the microchip cat flap, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t last for many years - potentially even the lifespan of your cat. The batteries (if using) inside the cat flap will fail first - but you should find with most flaps that they are easy to replace. It’s worth investing in rechargeable batteries if you can so that you’re not always having to buy replacements. Freedom for the cat to exercise and explore when they feel like it can help increase the health and well-being of your cat. We advise our adapter kit that is specifically designed for installation into UPVC Doors or Wooden doors with interior metal panels, to improve the sensing range of your cat’s implanted microchip. This can be found here