Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the elbow of your pet’s front paw while it’s standing. Measure the distance from the floor to the top of your pet’s shoulder blades while it’s standing.Some cats can grow to be very large (like Maine Coons). Keep adult size in mind for felines, too. Online breed-specific resources, such as this AKC Dalmatian page, will tell you how large your dog will be when fully grown, and it’s a good idea to install the adult size pet door now. A three-month-old German shepherd is less than half the size it will eventually become. Research your pet’s breed if it’s still a puppy.Measuring your pet before you make a purchase will help you avoid buyer’s regret. Manufacturers often use the same image on different size pet doors, and if you get one that’s too small, your pet won’t use it and you’ll be out money and the time it took to install it. It’s a mistake to browse through images of pet doors, find one with a cat stepping through, and automatically assume that pet door will accommodate your cat. Security-friendly pet doors, such as the PetSafe Electronic Smart Door ( available on Amazon), which will not open unless a pet wearing a microchipped collar approaches the door.Pet door units that fit into an open window, such as the Ideal Pet Aluminum Sash Window Pet Door ( available on Amazon), which requires no installation.This pet door works best when installed in a screen door that has an aluminum screen, rather than a lightweight nylon screen that might sag under the weight of the door. Inexpensive, lightweight pet doors that install in screen doors, such as the PetSafe Pet Screen Door ( available on Amazon) that allows the animal to go in and out when either a standard house door or a sliding glass patio door is open but the screen door is closed.Interior pet doors that lead from one room to another, such as the adorable Kitty Pass Interior Cat Door ( available on Amazon) that lets your feline friend slip from room to room as she pleases.These doors work well if you want your dog to go in and out to a specific section of your yard, such as a fenced dog yard, but be aware that it can be difficult to match the existing siding if you decide you no longer want the door and want the wall returned to its former look. Pet doors that install in an exterior wall rather than a door, such as the Endura Flap Pet Door ( available on Amazon).Pet doors designed to be installed in sliding glass doors, such as the PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door ( available on Amazon) that fits right into the track of the sliding glass door and can be removed later.Energy-efficient pet doors, such as the Ideal Pet Products Ruff-Weather Pet Door ( available on Amazon), which features two vinyl door flaps that create a 3-inch air pocket designed to reduce thermal transfer and offer insulating value.Today’s pet doors run the gamut in design and style. If you haven’t shopped for a pet door in a while (or ever), the first thing you’ll notice is that the traditional-style unit with the thin plastic frame and simple flap is far from the only choice.
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