{"id":155823,"date":"2022-07-14T12:15:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:15:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:35","slug":"can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a kitten use a cat door?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Can_a_kitten_use_a_cat_door\" title=\"Can a kitten use a cat door?\">Can a kitten use a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Are_cat_doors_a_good_idea\" title=\"Are cat doors a good idea?\">Are cat doors a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_cat_flap\" title=\"What can I use instead of a cat flap?\">What can I use instead of a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Can_I_buy_a_door_with_a_cat_flap\" title=\"Can I buy a door with a cat flap?\">Can I buy a door with a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_do_you_train_a_kitten_to_use_a_cat_door\" title=\"How do you train a kitten to use a cat door?\">How do you train a kitten to use a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Can_kittens_use_cat_flaps\" title=\"Can kittens use cat flaps?\">Can kittens use cat flaps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Will_cats_use_a_cat_door\" title=\"Will cats use a cat door?\">Will cats use a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Are_cat_doors_a_security_risk\" title=\"Are cat doors a security risk?\">Are cat doors a security risk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Do_pet_doors_work_for_cats\" title=\"Do pet doors work for cats?\">Do pet doors work for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Do_cats_need_a_cat_door\" title=\"Do cats need a cat door?\">Do cats need a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Are_cat_flaps_a_good_idea\" title=\"Are cat flaps a good idea?\">Are cat flaps a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Is_there_an_alternative_to_a_cat_flap\" title=\"Is there an alternative to a cat flap?\">Is there an alternative to a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_do_I_make_a_homemade_cat_flap\" title=\"How do I make a homemade cat flap?\">How do I make a homemade cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_do_you_turn_a_window_into_a_cat_door\" title=\"How do you turn a window into a cat door?\">How do you turn a window into a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Can_you_buy_an_interior_door_with_a_cat_door\" title=\"Can you buy an interior door with a cat door?\">Can you buy an interior door with a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Can_you_put_a_cat_flap_in_a_front_door\" title=\"Can you put a cat flap in a front door?\">Can you put a cat flap in a front door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Is_a_cat_door_a_good_idea\" title=\"Is a cat door a good idea?\">Is a cat door a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_a_cat_door_put_in\" title=\"How much does it cost to get a cat door put in?\">How much does it cost to get a cat door put in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_learn_a_cat_door\" title=\"How long does it take a cat to learn a cat door?\">How long does it take a cat to learn a cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Why_wont_my_cat_use_the_cat_door\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my cat use the cat door?\">Why won&#8217;t my cat use the cat door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_cat_to_use_cat_flap\" title=\"How long does it take for cat to use cat flap?\">How long does it take for cat to use cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#What_Age_Can_kittens_use_a_cat_flap\" title=\"What Age Can kittens use a cat flap?\">What Age Can kittens use a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#How_do_you_train_a_kitten_to_use_a_cat_flap\" title=\"How do you train a kitten to use a cat flap?\">How do you train a kitten to use a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Will_all_cats_use_a_cat_flap\" title=\"Will all cats use a cat flap?\">Will all cats use a cat flap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-kitten-use-a-cat-door\/#Will_my_cat_go_through_a_cat_door\" title=\"Will my cat go through a cat door?\">Will my cat go through a cat door?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_kitten_use_a_cat_door\"><\/span>Can a kitten use a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Providing your pet with a cat flap will give her regular and easy access to the outdoors for exercise, mental stimulation and toilet trips, without relying on you to let her in and out every time. If you got your cat as a kitten, <b>six months is the perfect age to train her to use a cat flap<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_doors_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Are cat doors a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Gore, <b>Cat doors can provide increased life enrichment opportunities as well. For example, if you want to give your cat access to your study or office when you leave, but have the door shut to keep in heat or A\/C, a cat door is a great and effective compromise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>What can I use instead of a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Most Secure Option One of the most unique and beneficial pros of choosing <b>LockLatch as your cat door alternative, is its security. Traditional installed cat flaps can be either locked (keeping your home and valuables safe and secure) or unlocked (giving your pet free access as a cat flap is designed to do).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_a_door_with_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>Can I buy a door with a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose a Prehung Door with a Built-In Cat Door If you dont want to install a cat door into an existing door, <b>choose a prehung door thats got the pet flap built in. Simply remove an existing door from the hinges and install the new door. Prehung pet doors come with a variety of cat door options built in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_kitten_to_use_a_cat_door\"><\/span>How do you train a kitten to use a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can I get my cat to use a cat flap? <b>Kittens shouldnt go outside until they are six months old and have been microchipped, vaccinated and neutered. If you have adopted an older cat, keep them inside for a few weeks before letting them out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_use_cat_flaps\"><\/span>Can kittens use cat flaps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some very nervous and skittish cats might feel anxious about going through a covered doorway, but <b>most cats can be trained to use cat doors, Dr. Lund says. When training your cat, be sure not to lock the cat door, because that will make her less likely to want to go through it when it is unlocked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_use_a_cat_door\"><\/span>Will cats use a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Gore, <b>Cat doors can provide increased life enrichment opportunities as well. For example, if you want to give your cat access to your study or office when you leave, but have the door shut to keep in heat or A\/C, a cat door is a great and effective compromise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_doors_a_security_risk\"><\/span>Are cat doors a security risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet doors seem like a win-win, offering our fur babies the comfort and freedom to go outside when they need, while freeing us from needing to open the door every time they start whining. But pet doors arent without their drawbacksnamely, <b>the security risk they pose from burglars and even wild animal visitors<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_doors_work_for_cats\"><\/span>Do pet doors work for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you have a large cat or a cat who shares the door with dogs then your cat can absolutely use a dog door. Just make sure youre measuring your pets to ensure the proper fit. If you have a small, timid cat, or you want a microchip pet door, then a cat door might be the better option for your feline.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_need_a_cat_door\"><\/span>Do cats need a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you own a cat, you may be wondering, Does my kitty need a cat door to go outside? While most cats are indoor cats, you may have a cat that lives primarily outdoors, or likes to go in and out. In that case, <b>a cat door is a good choice for your pet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_flaps_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Are cat flaps a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are cat flaps important for cats? <b>Access to a garden and the outdoors through a cat flap can provide a huge amount of positive stimulation for your cat, as well as helping them keep physically fit and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_alternative_to_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>Is there an alternative to a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Most Secure Option One of the most unique and beneficial pros of choosing <b>LockLatch as your cat door alternative, is its security. Traditional installed cat flaps can be either locked (keeping your home and valuables safe and secure) or unlocked (giving your pet free access as a cat flap is designed to do).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_a_homemade_cat_flap\"><\/span>How do I make a homemade cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SizeCustom-cut to fit the length of your window.MaterialPlasticTarget AudienceCats, Dogs2 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_turn_a_window_into_a_cat_door\"><\/span>How do you turn a window into a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Definitely worth it. Pays for its self in less food put down and cats less stressed. Used to have a Pet Porte which has added feature of preventing exit when it gets dark. Now got the sure flap and thats good too but we have to shut kitchen door to keep cats in at night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_an_interior_door_with_a_cat_door\"><\/span>Can you buy an interior door with a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This cat door <b>can be installed on any interior or exterior door, panel or wall with the simple, do-it-yourself instructions and template provided.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_cat_flap_in_a_front_door\"><\/span>Can you put a cat flap in a front door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We would not undertake it for the following reasons. Some front doors have an aluminium skin to add strength, although reasonable easy to get through it is not ideal. It is highly likely that the door incorporates metal sheet for strength. We would not be prepared to cut through metal and plastic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cat_door_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Is a cat door a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Gore, <b>Cat doors can provide increased life enrichment opportunities as well. For example, if you want to give your cat access to your study or office when you leave, but have the door shut to keep in heat or A\/C, a cat door is a great and effective compromise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_a_cat_door_put_in\"><\/span>How much does it cost to get a cat door put in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standard white cat-doors, for single glazed homes, can normally be installed on the same day. The price to supply and install a standard single glaze white cat door is <b>$180 including GST or $120 to install your own purchased pet door<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_learn_a_cat_door\"><\/span>How long does it take a cat to learn a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether your cat takes <b>days or weeks to get used to their new cat door, you will need to be patient. Not all cats will take to a cat door straight away, but given time, most cats will get the hang of using one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_cat_use_the_cat_door\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my cat use the cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Providing your pet with a cat flap will give her regular and easy access to the outdoors for exercise, mental stimulation and toilet trips, without relying on you to let her in and out every time. If you got your cat as a kitten, <b>six months is the perfect age to train her to use a cat flap<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_cat_to_use_cat_flap\"><\/span>How long does it take for cat to use cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It might sound a bit odd, but if your cat is reluctant to using their new cat door, <b>try adding their scent to it. A new cat door will smell alien to your cat so with their scent applied to it, they are more likely to trust it. To do this, wipe your cats face with a cloth and then wipe the cloth around the cat door.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Age_Can_kittens_use_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>What Age Can kittens use a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>six months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_kitten_to_use_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>How do you train a kitten to use a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not all cats will take to a cat flap straight away, but given time, most cats will get the hang of using one. Its important not to give in and open the door for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_all_cats_use_a_cat_flap\"><\/span>Will all cats use a cat flap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats like to feel as in control of their environment as possible. Giving your cat the option to use a cat flap and come and go as they please rather than always having to ask to be let in or out, is likely to help them feel happier, and more relaxed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_go_through_a_cat_door\"><\/span>Will my cat go through a cat door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It might sound a bit odd, but if your cat is reluctant to using their new cat door, try adding their scent to it. <b>A new cat door will smell alien to your cat so with their scent applied to it, they are more likely to trust it. To do this, wipe your cats face with a cloth and then wipe the cloth around the cat door.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a kitten use a cat door?Are cat doors a good idea?What can I use instead of a cat flap?Can I buy a door with a cat flap?How do you train a kitten to use a cat door?Can kittens use cat flaps?Will cats use a cat door?Are cat doors a security risk?Do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155823"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155823\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}