If you have a pet, like a cat or a dog, you might be trying to figure out a
way to give them a bit of independence from being locked inside a room or tied
somewhere. Even the most tamed of cats and dogs are still guided by their
instincts, and they need to see the sun from time to time. On the other hand,
pets have to be protected from things that might hurt them, like cars on the
street, and with pet doors, most owner can satisfy both needs.
What They Are
Pet doors are nothing but trap doors or flaps that are installed on doors and
that your pet can push open to go outside without you opening the door for it.
Pet doors are easy to install if you have the right tools and know how. If you
decide to do the job yourself, you can get information on how to install your
pet door at your local pet supplies store or home depot. Of course, it's always
easier (albeit more expensive) to hire a professional to do the job.
Convenience and Safety
While useful, pet doors are not recommended for every single case. The most
obvious example of this is that they are very impractical for people who live in
apartments. A less common case is houses with backyards, but without restraining
fences. Letting your pet out in an area that it can just walk away from is never
a good idea. In many cases it is even illegal. Even if it's not illegal, your
dog's safety should be reason enough to avoid this sitution.
Your pet could be hit by a car, picked up by someone who thinks he or she is a
stray, or your pet could possibly harm someone and bring you into lengthy
litigation as well that could possibly force your pet to be terminated. You have
to consider all of these before you install a pet door in your property
Installing pet doors is a way of giving some independence to your pet. They are very convenient in most cases, but not all, for example, in apartment buildings. If you think your pet might benefit from pet doors, consult an expert first.
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