Pet doors give your pet a sense of freedom to roam around your house and in the backyard, especially your dog who always want to see who enters the gate and your cat that will find a way whenever it wants to go outside. Not to mention the damage that dogs and cats do when they are being restricted from getting out.
In buying a pet door you should consider the following:
- The Size of Your Pet: To get the right size for your pet measure their height and width. Don’t forget to consider your pet’s breed; if it is a large breed dog then choose a dog door that your dog can fit even if it becomes an adult, same goes for cats in buying a cat door.
- Thickness of the Door: Aside from the measurement of your pet, you also need to know the thickness of the door or wall frame where your pet door will be attached to, so you can get the right pet door that will best suit your pet. Quality dog doors and cat doors always comes with instruction manual and by following it you can install your pet door perfectly.
- Type of Pet Door: There are several pet doors to choose from, which will depend on your preference and also whether you own a cat or a dog. There are those Magnetic pet doors which uses magnetism in order to open the pet door. This is done through magnet attach to your pet’s collar, thus restricting other animals from entering your house.
Infrared cat and dog doors are consider one of the most reliable products. It is designed to open through an infrared signal triggered by the collar worn by the pet. Unlike magnetic pet doors, infrared pet doors use a programmed code which specifically made only for your pet’s collar and the pet door. With an infrared pet door no other pet can enter your house unlike magnetic dog collars.