A Cat Door: A Good Idea
Adopting an animal of any kind will requires some responsibility out of you. This applies also to cats, which are known for being solitary creatures. It’s still the same, cats will have special needs, for example, they like going out which means someone has to let the cat go in and out of the house. Setting up a cat door is a good alternative to having the pet owner be always present at home. Obviously, you have to make sure that the door is large enough for your cat, but small enough for dogs or small children, to avoid nasty surprises.
Is a Cat Door Practical?
Some cats can be extremely persistent about going in and out of the home. If you install a cat door, you won’t have to stand up and go open the door, interrupting whatever activity you were doing. Your cat can come in and go out without your intervention.
If you have a cat, a dog, or more than one pet, you might want to consider installing a cat door not only on your front door, but also a smaller cat door on another door inside the house. This way, you can give your cat access to another, safer room where it can hide if it’s chased by a bigger animal. Also, dogs will eat whatever you put in front of them, including cat food, so if you have a dog and a cat, you can leave the cat food in the other room where the dog can’t reach it.
During harsh winters, your cat could develop frostbite of the nose, ears and foot pads, if left outdoors for a very long time. In addition, not being allowed to go in leaves the cat in a vulnerable position, both in the countyside and in the city. With a cat door, your cat will be able to escape the cold and ice outside, if there’s no one at home.
A cat door will not only save you time and energy, but will also make your cat a happier pet. It’s a much better idea than training your cat, which is incredibly difficult to do due to a cat’s solitary nature. This way, you’ll be satisfying your cat needs without any effort from your part.
