https://click4r.com/posts/g/18412606/how-to-train-your-cat-to-use-a-cat-flap Installing a cat-friendly flap in your home is an excellent step for any pet owner. Whether your cat is old and requires additional security, or you have a new kitten who require a vet check, there are plenty of options out there for you. It can be difficult for people who aren't experts in installing an animal flap, but with the proper instructions, it's simple. The most important thing is planning, preparation and precision. Choose the Right Door or Windows There are a variety of cat flaps, some of which have locks that can be used to stop your pet from going out or in and others with high tech features like microchip door entry system. However, it's important to consider the ease of your cat to train to use the flap before you purchase and fit one. It's best to place the cat flap, depending on the style of your home, in an opening that leads into a sheltered garden area. This will help your cat feel secure when entering and leaving your home. This will also allow them to go back inside if they're pursued by a pet or humans who want to hurt them. You can put a cat flap in a uPVC door or glass window, but it's not as simple as putting one in the door made of wood. It's because uPVC or composite doors are available in different thicknesses. This can affect the way holes are cut, and the type of door you can fix into. If you're installing the flap in the glass of a door it is recommended to seek out a glazier that is skilled in this type of work to avoid costly mistakes. If you're installing the flap to the door made of wood you must introduce your cat first to make sure it is familiar with its dimensions and shape. Take a look at your cat's belly measurement In order to put in an appropriate cat flap that is a good fit for your cat, you'll need to measure your cat's size. This will enable you to make sure that the flap is installed at the right height for the door or window, and also that i