This article was written by Steven Asarch, a freelance writer and product expert, for The Spruce. A devout cat dad of two, he has expert experience figuring out which products are perfect for them. Steven has previously analyzed testing data, tried out products at home, and provided recommendations for other categories of cat products, including catnip toys, wand toys, litter disposal systems, and also wrote an exhaustive list of the essentials you should have before welcoming a new kitten into your home. While battery-powered microchip cat flaps are the most common, some pet doors connect to the mains. The majority of microchip cat flaps take AA batteries; however, make sure to buy the best quality batteries you can. You might grow tired of frequently rebuying new batteries depending on how energy efficient your cat flap is. This award winner is compatible with veterinary microchips and RFID collar tags. If you have an existing cat flap, it has been designed to act as a drop-in replacement for easy switching to the new technology.

Some microchip cat flaps on the market offer sizes large enough to fit a Labrador! The most important thing is to measure your pet before purchasing. Installing a Microchip Cat Flap If you’re someone with a busy schedule, you won’t want to be adjusting your cat flap’s settings every few hours. It’s suitable for use on any door, simply using adhesive tape and strong screws to fix into place. Finished in high-gloss white, the door is also paintable if you want to change the colour to blend in with your existing door. And, with no flap to push open, it should be simple for every cat to master.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. Swapping to the outside of your house, place the external frame onto the flap. Using a pencil, mark the spots where you’ll need to drill. Cat flaps in general are a godsend for those of us who are servants to moggies, meaning we don’t have to get up and down every five minutes to let a cat in or out through a window or door. Allowing cats access to the outside world, in a safe environment, gives them the best life possible, so it’s worth investing in a good cat flap to let them come and go as they please. Start by measuring the distance from the bottom of your cat's stomach to the floor. This is approximately how many inches you should place the bottom of the cat door from the floor.

Just because microchip pet flaps use modern technology, doesn’t mean they have to be ridiculously expensive. You can still get one with all the most important features at a reasonable price! This cat flap has the capacity to remember up to 32 microchips. So, even if you’re the most renowned cat lady in the country, this door will allow only your cats in, and keep anyone else out. If they won’t go through on their own, try to get your cat to move through the cat flap using their favourite treats. A microchip cat flap is a great solution. They’re small, weatherproof and have a technological barrier to prevent unwanted cats from entering your home.If you have more than one cat, DualScan technology lets you set exit permissions for each cat, and up to 32 are remembered. You can fit it in a door, wall or window, and the batteries should last around six months. An issue that could arise with this cat flap is that smaller kittens may struggle at first with pushing themselves through. This is due to its slightly heavier-than-standard swing door. However, this will not be a long-lasting problem as your cat grows older and stronger. Also, six AA batteries are required and they don’t come included. Certain cat flaps have an energy efficiency rating. This is a good measure of how weatherproof they are. The better the weatherproofing, the less money you’ll spend on heating bills! Battery Life and Power Leads We’ve included specific cat flaps for installing into glass and walls in our roundup, but here are a few general rules to follow with these materials: