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. A traditional cat flap presents a number of problems including allowing other cats to freely enter your home and they make it impossible to place restrictions on your cat’s comings and goings. The canopy is glazed with 16mm triple wall UV stabilised polycarbonate sheeting offering greater flexibility in canopy design with enhanced strength and rigidity, available in clear, bronze or opal tints. For non-microchipped pets, the SureFlap Microchip Pet Door is also compatible with the SureFlap RFID Collar Tag, and there’s one included in the box so you can get up and running straight away. 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.

Installation of a cat or dog door can provide your cat or dog with the freedom, exercise, and stimulation they need Applications include: car ports, covered seating areas, covered play areas, porches, patio canopy, caravan cover, cycle/smoking sheltersThe Cat Mate Microchip 360 Cat Flap by Pet Mate is a great-looking highly functional cat flap which works with any 15, 9 or 6 digit microchip codes as well as with an I.D disc if required. Keep a pet’s mind alert, encourage good behaviour, and increase exercise to keep them fit and well. If your cat flap is placed on a door that leads directly into a main living space, you might want to think about its weather-sealing, to keep draughts and breezes out and ensure you’re not losing valuable energy from your home. This might be slightly less important if your cat flap is placed somewhere like a porch or external area, but it’s always worth thinking about the best ways to keep the heat in. Some devices use things like a triple-flap setup to ensure there’s never a direct airflow from outside to inside.

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?Microchip cat flaps use a similar scanner, inserted into the cat flap itself in the form of a sensor. Setup is extremely easy: you simply introduce your cat’s microchip to the sensor and the cat flap will store its information. Most flaps will also let you register multiple cats. Threshold: This door comes with a standard point; you can upgrade to Low Aluminium Threshold in the options above. Cill options are available.

Freedom for the cat to exercise and explore when they feel like it can help increase the health and well-being of your cat. The system can be supplied in modular kit format (please see size matrix) as well as bespoke sizes and configurations. The flap itself is battery operated using four AA batteries, and battery life is pretty impressive at around 12 months, however it does specify to use good quality, non-rechargeable batteries for the best possible results.

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. 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. Please note : The 1.6m relates to the length of the slope, therefore the horizontal projection will vary dependant on the selected roof pitch.