Manual Cat Flap - Brown

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If you would like to learn more about this cat flap, read our full SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap review. Microchipping your cat by inserting a tiny chip into your pet is one of the easiest ways to keep it safe. The chip can then be read by a portable scanner, should your cat ever go missing and end up at a vet practice. It’s not harmful to the cat and takes very little time. Similar to a microchip, except it only needs a magnetic strip on the collar. You can choose to only let your cat in or out rather than both ways, and it limits strays, but any cat with a magnetic collar can still enter. There is also a risk they could lose the collar key Two-Way Manual Prop the cat flap open to begin with and give your cat some time to get used to it. You can then begin to lower the door bit by bit. Not up for making these massive changes to the structure of your home, or maybe you live in rented accommodation? There are a couple of other options out there which could suit but they have their limitations.

Energy Efficient – A durable draught excluder and two magnetic latch points help increase insulation and energy efficiencyFinally, remember that your cat won’t want to reach up too far to get in and out of the cat flap. Make sure you install it at a suitable height for their legs. The majority will come with a cut-out guide which will allow you to get the general shape and size of the flap on the door before cutting out. Then, you should use a jigsaw to cut the space. It is usually just a case of then screwing the frame to the door and ensuring there are no gaps around the edges.

Easy Install – This modern style of cat flap comes with a cutting template and installation guide; the cat flap is easily installed with just a few simple stepsThere are a few things you need to take into consideration before you can go ahead and jump right in, as these will change from home to home. For a window, you will need a special flap which can be installed in glass, which is usually thinner than door flaps. They often have to be fitted at the same time as a new pane of glass is placed into the door or window as it is hard to cut into an existing piece, which could be expensive and limits when you can get one. It is the best idea if your cat currently uses a window for access and you don’t want to confuse them though.