In some cases the magnetic cat door operates on batteries or electricity, but most do not which means they are not subject to battery or electrical failure and are ever-lasting. This is one of its main advantages, because it means that the cat won’t be locked out of the house if the power failure occurs when the owner is away at work or on vacation.
How These Doors Operate
This kind of door can sense a magnet that is installed on the collar of the cat, which works as some sort of “key” that will open the door to the cat. When this magnet is close to the door due to the approach of the cat, the door opens. The cat is then free to go and come at their convenience.
The main purpose of the magnetic cat door is to let the cat into or out the house without the help of the owner, who can even go out on vacation without worrying about the cat.
Offers Security
One of the safety features of the magnetic cat door is that it only opens for your cat and for nothing else, locking itself after the cat is inside the house. So, if your cat is chased by animals or by mean spirited children, once it’s inside the house, the door will protect it from pursuers. As an extra feature, since the door is locked, burglars can’t use it to sneak into the house or to insert an object that will open the lock.
These doors normally come with the following settings which can be set to the owners liking: In and Out, In only, Out only and Locked. Magnetic cat doors aren’t really harder to install than regular cat doors.
Generally the magnetic pet door is weatherproofed which will help keep out drafty cold weather in the winter and blazing hot heat from the sun in summer. Convenient as they may be, magnetic cat doors aren’t recommended for young kitties.
Cost
Their price is about $50. However, some models cost up to $100. Luxurious or custom made models can cost even more.
If you have a cat, installing a magnetic cat door is a very good idea. This way, there’s no need to open the door or a window every time the cat goes in or out. Oh, and amagnetic pet door will ONLY open for your cat.
