PetDoors Blog
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How to Choose the Right RFID Dog Door for Your Pet's Needs
The comfort, security, and convenience of your pets is paramount. With the advances in technology, pet doors have evolved from simple flaps to soph... -
Pet Door Installation 101: How to Install a Cat Door in Your Glass Door
Having a cat can be a delightful experience, bringing joy and companionship to your life. But being constantly beckoned to open the door for your ... -
How to Prevent Indoor Cats from Escaping
While some cats are content surveying the great outdoors from the safety of a cozy window perch, others are determined to experience it firsthand. ... -
Can Coyotes Go Through Dog Doors?
If you have a pet door, you might be worried about what comes into your home through the same entrance your dog uses. Just owning a dog is often en... -
Top 5 Dog House Dog Doors
Dog houses are a great way to provide your dog with some shelter from the elements when they’re outdoors. Some breeds prefer to stay outside throug... -
The 16 Best Cat Doors of 2024
Some are inquisitive & independent; Some are friendly, playful & active. Yes, you guessed it right! We are talking about our ever-so-sassy feline friends we all love and adore so much. So when it comes to their grand entrance and exit from your house, why should you choose anything other than the best.
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10 Ways to Keep Indoor Cats Happy
As exciting as the great outdoors may seem to your cat, it poses a number of risks to keep in mind. Traffic, predators, unpredictable weather…all e... -
Doors with Dog Doors Built-In: A Modern and Stylish Solution for Pet Owners
Want to stop waking up in the middle of the night to let your pet out? A pet door is the perfect solution to give your dog or cat the freedom to c... -
Indoor Vs Outdoor Cats
When it comes to owning a cat, there are two main schools of thought for how to raise your cat: either as an outdoor cat or as an indoor cat. Outdo... -
The Best Dog Doors for Sliding Glass Doors
When deciding on the perfect dog door for your home, a sliding glass door isn’t always the first location that comes to mind. Most often, we think ... -
Why Are Microchip Pet Doors So Small Anyway?
If you’re thinking about getting a brand new dog door, you’ve probably considered getting a high tech pet door. Owners of smaller pet breeds like C... -
The Best Pet Doors for Vacation Homes
Most of us think of the classic door mount or wall mount when we think of a pet door. While these are two great options for allowing your pets to c... -
Can Cats Use Dog Doors?
While it may seem like cat doors and dog doors are one and the same, there are some key differences between the two. Whether or not a cat can use a... -
The Best Cat-Proof Dog Doors
If you have dogs who use a pet door with an indoor-only cat, you’re likely familiar with the dilemma of keeping your cat inside while the dogs come... -
The Best Pet Doors for Windows
Pet doors for windows provide the convenience and freedom of a pet door without the hassle of installing through a door or wall. There are lots of ... -
The Best Pet Doors for Screen Doors
Pet doors allow your furry friend the freedom to come and go as they please, freeing up your time and energy. However, sometimes the classic door ... -
The Best Smart Dog Doors
We all want the latest gadgets for our home. But have you ever considered checking out the latest innovations in pet door technology—the smart dog ... -
What is the Best Pet Door of 2024?
With so many great pet door options out there, it can be hard to know which one will be best for you and your lovable pet. Luckily, our pet door ex... -
The Best Rain-Proof Pet Doors for Cold Weather and More!
While April showers bring May flowers, you don’t want your dog to bring all that water into your house whenever it rains. If you don’t want to be d... -
Doors for Dogs Who Have Trouble Walking
A pet door allows your dog the independence to come and go on their own terms, freeing up your time spent playing ‘doorman’ to them. But what abou... -
How to Train Your Cat to Use the Cat Door
Most cats can be trained to use their cat flap; however, some cats have an easier time with it than others. If your feline friend is having trouble... -
Microchip Cat Doors vs Automatic Pet Doors
The future of pet doors is here! And they come in automatic and microchip options. With so many options for both cats and dogs, it can be hard to p... -
Custom Pet Doors and Custom Pet Door Panels
When it comes to pet doors, you have hundreds of options to choose from. Sometimes, however, you still can’t find what you need. Fear not, for many... -
Automatic Pet Doors vs Smart Pet Doors
Gone are the days when the basic manual doggy door was the only choice for pet owners. Now, there are all kinds of pet doors that vary in size, sty... -
Everything You Need to Know About Flexible vs Rigid Door Flaps
Every pet owner wants what’s best for their furry best friend. You want your dog and cat to be able to come and go as they please, and you want to ... -
5 Differences Between the SureFlap Microchip Door & the Cat Mate 305 Cat Door
If any pet deserves a fancy pet door, it would have to be the royalty of your household—the cat. While the original dog flap is popular for a reaso... -
Replacement Flap Vs. New Door: Is it Time to Upgrade?
Some things are meant to break, like piñatas and eggs. However, your dog door should last you and your dog a long time. If you find yourself repla... -
French Door vs Wall Mount Pet Doors
When looking to get a pet door, most people only think about the kind that is installed in doors. The truth is that there are way more installation... -
Cat Door vs Dog Door
When searching for a cat door for your feline friend, you have even more options to choose from than you have for a dog. The first question to ask ... -
The Best Insulated Dog Doors for Cold Weather
Not all dog doors are made equal! When thinking about installing a pet door, you’ll need to consider your yearly climate! If you experience harsh ... -
How to Keep Your Cat in the Yard
Cats are stubborn, and they want their way. As independent thinkers, it is difficult to train cats the same way one would train a dog. No matter h... -
Best Automatic Pet Doors for 2024
Have you looked around and considered how many electronic devices you are using on a daily basis? Nearly every appliance or modern household item h... -
Cold Weather and Your Dog Doors
Once autumn hits, plenty of pet owners start to worry about cold air and rain getting into their homes through their pet door. A dog door that isn... -
Installing a Dog Door in a Metal Door? A DIY Guide
Don’t let a metal door stop you from giving your pet the freedom of a pet door. Without a doggie door, your dog can't indulge in canine pleasures ... -
Installing a Cat Door in Your Home
Does your cat enjoy basking in the sunshine outside, or roaming the neighborhood to socialize with their fellow felines? Maybe you have a cat who ... -
How To Install a Dog Door in A Wall
Want to give your pet the freedom of their own door, but don’t want to ruin yours? Then it’s a great idea to consider wall installation. A wall en... -
How to Install a Pet Door in Your House Door
Watching your pet roam around and run in and out of the house can indeed be a source of joy. But no matter how much you love spending time with th... -
10 DIY Tips for Installing a Dog Door in Your Sliding Door
Installing a dog door in a sliding glass door has become a sought-after solution for many pet owners. Maybe you are looking to install a dog flap ... -
Expert Tips for Training Your Dog to Use a Dog Door
A Guide to Cat Flap and Dog Door Training If you've recently invested in a dog door, you're one step closer to enriching your pets’ lives! But be... -
10 Myths about Pet Doors: Exposed
Are doggie doors a good idea for your home? Of course they are! Pet Doors are a great way to have a happy and healthy pup. When looking at what to ... -
Catios: The Safe Outdoor Enclosure for Cats
Back in the day, pretty much all cats lived outside, left to their own devices to take in fresh air and roam the neighborhood. Today, people recogn... -
Cat Doors: Choose the Purr-fect One
What makes a cat door different than a dog door? Technically, not a whole lot! Cat doors are usually rigid flaps, and smaller than dogs doors, but ... -
The Key to finding the right Pet Door for your Cats and Dogs to Share!
If you had a dog, you'd want a "dog" door. Or, if you had a cat, you'd want a "cat" door. Since you own both, you'll want a "pet" door. Right? Well.... Not exactly. In actual fact what's important is that the pet door you're considering be a good fit for the pets you have. So don't pay any attention to the terms "dog door" or "cat door". Just measure!
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Are Doggy Doors Safe? Understanding the Risks & Benefits (& How to Improve Your Security)
While doggy doors offer convenient access for your pets and enrich their lives in many positive ways, many pet owners hesitate to get one for them... -
Finding the Right Cat Door for You: PetSafe VS. Cat Mate
Finding the best pet doors for cats is influenced by a number of important factors. You want your cat to have the freedom to go outside or come ins... -
Ways to Stop Pet Door Drafts in Winter Months
According to Green America, drafty windows and doors can increase your heating bill during the winter months by around 20 percent. You don’t need t... -
Every Home Should Have a Cathole
Catholes are small, "flap-less" doors intended for indoor use (generally in closet doors for easy access to a cat’s litter box in enclosed spaces,... -
Keeping Your Cat Happy and Healthy
Pet cats are very particular animals that actually play a big role in keeping themselves healthy by way of cleaning their fur, covering up their bu...