Lockable Cat Flaps, Electromagnet Cat Flaps, Microchip Cat Flap Reviews
Staywell 400 Magnetic 4 Way Locking Cat Flap in White
| latest user comment: Do you know if the magnets on the Staywell cat flaps cause any negative effects on the microchip my cat has? D ======================================================== Response: You would have to ask the manufacturer of your pets id microchip to be sure but I think it extremely unlikely. Your pet's microchip consists of a chip and a magnetic coil, the chip should be completely unaffected by the presence of a magnetic field, the coil could be affected I suppose but I think it again very unlikely as the coil is there simply so the vet can detect the chip via a radio transmitter. If you are concerned about the chip being damaged by a magnetic catflap, your best bet is to opt for a microchip catflap instead, these flaps use a radio signal like the vets scanner to read the chip as the cat approaches the flap which is exactly what the ident chip is designed to do. You may find more info on the main ident chip manufacturers site: http://www.identipet.com/prod_smalltransfrm.htm hope this helps :-) |  |
Cat Mate Elite 305 - Cat Flap that keeps out other cats, just add the disc to your cats collar
| latest user comment: excellent value for money and well built works great for me through a plastic door | |
Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap
| latest user comment: A cheaper option to the Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap | |
Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap
| latest user comment: looks cool | |
CatMate Elite 307 - 4 Way Locking Cat Flap in White
| latest user comment: Sturdy | |
Cat Mate 254W - Electromagnetic Cat Flap in White
| latest user comment: Magnetic collars seem to be a bit hit and miss but this one seemed to work for me | |
PETMATE LARGE 4 WAY CAT FLAP
| latest user comment: My cat was very dubious of small cat flaps, he didn't want to put his head through the small hole, but this one was nice and large, he can get in without interfering with his whiskers | |
Cat Mate 4 Way Cat Flap
| latest user comment: Cheap and effective I've had a couple of these though I wish it was self cleaning, doesn't stay white for long! | |
Pet Mate 256 Electromagnetic Large Cat Flap White
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Staywell 300 - 4 Way Locking Cat Door Flap
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I bought a pet porte cat flap and installed it in a door. Outside there is a drop of about 1ft. IT DOES NOT WORK as my cats approach is too low for the sensor to pick up the chip. They then put their paws on the tunnel section and pull themselves up diagonally, effectively bypassing the reciever section of the flap, (the bit that sticks out). This flap is a complete waste of money for anyone who has a drop on the outside. The cat MUST pass directly beneath the reciever on its approach or the pet porte will not opperate. I intend to try the Sureflap next as the reciever is in the tunnel, not sticking out, so the cats have no option but to pass through the reciever section.
We have just bought one of your Pet portes and have tried to programm in our two siamese cats who have identipet microchips. The porte won't pick up the microchip on either cat. They are three years old and we've tried to program them a few times. Do they have to be without us holding them to pick up the microchip? We've tried both options! Sincerely Wendy
Cat Mate 254W - Electromagnetic Cat Flap in White
Do you supply an Electromagnetic cat flap to fit an opening (Previously used for a DogMate flap)225mm x 580mm (9" x 11")
Does not work at all for us, possibly because of the proximity to the existing (and far superior Pet Porte) we have.
Reading the instructions it seems that this is a known issue, had I known before buying I never would have.
For me it's been a waste of money
How many seconds does the cat flap take to shut after the microchipped cat has passed through. i.e. if it is being chased by another cat will that other cat be able to get through right behind the microchipped one???