Cat Flap
All cat owners know that an adequate outdoor life is important for their cat’s health. Cats like to play in the garden, climb up trees, chase after butterflies and roll about on the grass. But allowing your cats unrestricted and independent outdoor access is not as easy. Keeping the backdoor, or a window open for them to go out and come back in is not a very good idea, as that will also welcome in all kinds of intruders, not to mention the chilly gusts in winters. Getting a cat flap is the easiest answer to these problems.
A cat flap is basically a small window – large enough for your cat to pass though – that has a movable flap. This flap works like a hinged door: the flap lifts up to let your cat pass when he applies a little force on it. The cat will push the flap headfirst and pass through easily in or out the flap. Cat flaps are usually fixed into doors, windows, or walls.
Cat flaps come in many different sizes. You can choose the one that suits your cat the best. You can do that by asking the size of the flap (in inches) from the store, and cutting out a hole of that size in a cardboard box. If your cat can easily pass through the hole, the cat flap is the right size and you can buy it for your cat. You should do a complete review of your and your cat’s needs, your budget, availability of space to install the cat flap, and repair and customer support services before deciding on a brand and model. Most major brands list detailed specifications of their products on their websites, and you can also consult your local pet supplies store for advice.
Installing the cat flap is very easy and straightforward. They can be installed in a number of places in your house: doors, windows, walls, or partitions. You can fix them wherever you think it will be the most convenient for your cat to use, and for you to keep in sight. Cat flap packages come with templates and instructions to install it, and you can do it yourself with the help of some common tools.
Cat flaps are quite durable, and most manufacturers sell them with at least a 3 year warranty cover. They are manufactured with hardened plastics that are strong enough to take your cat’s ramming in and out of it quite easily without breaking. In any case, if you do get a broken flap, there are spare ones readily available from the manufacturers.
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