Sliding Glass Cat Door

FAQ

Can I Benefit from a Replacement Sliding Glass Pet Door Conversion System?

The sliding glass pet door is ideal for all kinds of animal lovers. For those who are older or disabled and find it difficult to make it up and down the stairs, the pet door allows your animal to let themselves out as often as they would like. The replacement sliding glass pet door is also perfect for those of us who work long hours. Your pets will benefit from consistency being able to relieve themselves outside at set times. That is difficult for those who work late into the day, resulting in messy accidents–a risk that only gets worse as your pet gets older. Fortunately, replacement sliding glass pet doors from Pet Door Products allows pet owners to work long hours with the peace of mind knowing they won’t come home to a nasty surprise. Speaking of surprises, one of the additional joys of this sliding glass pet door is there is no more waking up in the middle of the night to let your pet outside!

How Do I Measure My Cat for Cat Doors?

In order to measure your cat for a cat door, you need to complete a few steps. The first step is to determine the flap width. It’s simple since all you need to do is open a sliding door wide enough to have your cat walk through and have a one-inch clearance gap on both sizes. The width that the door is open is the minimum flap width you need. The next step is to determine the height of the flap. The top needs to be as high as the top of your cat’s shoulder. Measure from the floor to that point of your cat. Then determine the door size. Doors come in four sizes and, based on previous measurements, you need a door that is at least as tall and wide as your cat.

How Do You Train a Cat to Use a Cat Door?

Some cats won’t need to be trained to use a cat door but if you do need to train your cat, you will need cat treats, a laser pointer, some patience, and time. For treats, you want to make sure that it’s not the usual food but instead something extra special. When you are first training your cat, keep the flap open and sit outside with a treat to encourage the use of the door. Laser pointers can work well to entice cats that aren’t sure about stepping through the flap. Make a safe space outside for your cat since cats love to hide in something that will make them feel safe.

How Do You Install Cat Doors?

You can get your cat door professionally installed by one of our friendly team members, or there is a DIY option. If you want to install the door yourself, you need to have a putty knife, drill and drill bits, screwdriver, glazing tape, and a tape measure.

Can I Lock the Cat Door When on Vacation or Not in Use?

There is an optional security plan that allows you to lock the door when you need to. The secure interior locking system can make the pet door even more secure than a locked window.

How Much Does the Cat Door Cost?

The cost of your cat door will depend on the size of the door and your needs. If you want the door professionally installed, then that will increase the cost. Call us with your door measurements so we can give you a custom quote.