Lockable Cat Flap
A lockable cat flap is a slightly advanced form of the simple hinged cat flap. What the simple cat flap does is let your cat in and out of the house as and when it wants, but in addition to that, it also welcomes in any other cats that might want to visit around your place. Not only that, several other furry creatures (think rats, opossums, skunks, raccoons) might also come in and feast around in your kitchen in the night. Scary, eh?
The many horrors that come with having a simple cat flap in your house are enough to convince you to get a more advanced, lockable cat flap. Not only does it keep unwanted visitors from coming in, you can also set it to restrict the movements of your cat if it is needed. Say, for example, the cat is sick and you need to keep it in before a vet visit, a simple cat flap will just not do the job.
Lockable cat flaps come in a wide variety of locking options. There are 1-way locking mechanisms up to 4-way systems! One way locking systems will allow your cat to move freely, while locking strays out. 2 way locks let you either restrict going out, or coming back in. The multiple locking systems also let you simply restrict all movement, when you can’t let the cat out. The diverse range of locking options gives you complete control over the use of the cat flap.
Lockable cat flaps also have a sound alert system that ‘clicks’ or ‘beeps’ whenever your cat passes through it, keeping you informed when they leave home or come back in. Some advanced cat flaps have intelligent light sensors that automatically locks the flap in dark hours, considering most pet accidents occur at night. In addition to all these relevant features, lockable cat flaps don’t flap open and shut in winds, saving you considerable irritation.
A lockable cat flap is just as easy to install as other cat flaps. You can choose from many different brands and several models, whichever suits your and your cats needs the best. Most lockable cat flaps run on battery power that last several months, but some also offer the option of using mains power. Lockable cat flaps is a good option that gives you useful features, and also provides great value.
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