Flapping over a cat flap!

[compman]

I wish to fit a cat flap in my door, but I want one that won't let the cats of the neighbourhood in, only mine

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Another thing - my cat is twelve years old and has never used a cat flap before. Is this likely to cause any problems?

[wiggal]

hiya

the best cat flaps for this are the magnetic ones, they come with a collar that has a magnet attached, so only your cat can come inside or go out.

I dont know about the age thing as all my cats are young & we dont have a cat flap! sorry!

[heathfield]

There's an example here

[compman]

Many thanks wiggal and heathfield for your replies.

I think I will go for the magnetic cat flap. Thank you.

[Athley]

Hi compman

We fitted a magnetic flap (Staywell) after having problems with other cats coming in and wrecking the house!! Our cat always seemed to come off the worse! She was about 5 when we fitted it and she took to it brilliantly. Cats pick up using new things so quickly.

Make sure you have spare magnets for the collar though as my cat has lost quite a few over the years. I always keep a spare in the house just in case.

Good luck with your new flap :o)

[joolzy14]

i had my cat for nearly 3 years before i fitted a cat flap. he used to sit at the front door and meow to get out. it took about a month before he used the cat flap himself. i took the magnet off so it was a bit easier for him to open to get in/out. once he was used to it, i put the magnet back on. now there's no stopping him! he's in and out like a yo-yo! a little treat at either side might help temp him into using it too.... good luck

[compman]

Thanks for all your replies. I have taken the plunge and purchased a Staywell magnetic cat flap from my local Argos store. I will fit it as soon as I find my electric jigsaw!

Incidentally, the price at Argos, �19.99, was between �9 and �12 cheaper than I could buy on the net, and that excludes carriage charges.

Thanks again for your advice and encouragement - I suppose I will find out in the next few weeks if I did the right thing!!