Most people think that a magnetic cat door works only on batteries or electrical current, but most don’t, which means that they are unaffected by power failures or blackouts. This feature is very convenient, as the door won’t let the cat be locked out during bad weather because the storm knocked out the electrical system of the neighborhood.

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. In this way, the cat can come and go as it pleases and the door will always be locked when not in use.

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. This means that if your cat is chased by another animal, like a ferocious dog, the door will keep other animals from following your cat inside the house. As a nice addition, thieves can’t use the door to get into your house either.

Some magnetic cat doors even have some extra features that will allow you to modify how and when access is granted. Despite what some people think, these doors are very easy to install.

A magnetic pet door is resistant to water, which means that you won’t have to worry about rain or winter affecting it, and it won’t let water come into your house either. While a magnetic cat door is very convenient, it’s not recommended for very young kittens.

Cost

Their price is about $50. But some fancy models can cost up to $100. You can even get one made in order to fit the style of your house, but that will cost even more.

If you have a cat, installing a magnetic cat door is a very good idea. This way, cat owners don’t have to interrupt their activities every time the cat wants to go out. Oh, and a magnetic pet door will ONLY open for your cat.