If you have pets, you probably want to figure out something to help you give them the independence they probably want and deserve. After all, cats and dogs are not naturally domesticated animals and desire to have some sort of freedom. It can be hard to give your pet the freedom that he or she wants while keeping them safe, but pet doors are one way to do this.
What Are Pet Doors?
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. If you have some idea of carpentry, you can install your own pet door. If you decide to carry out the installation yourself, consider getting some tips and information from your local pet supply store or home depot. If you don't have much experience doing this type of job, then you're better off hiring a professional to do it for you.
Are Pet Doors Useful and Safe?
In a few cases, installing pet doors isn't such a good idea. The most obvious example of this is that they are very impractical for people who live in apartments. Another case that is not so common is when dog owners have backyards with no fences. Even for people with big areas, it's not a good idea to let you pet outside without restrain. It might even be illegal, depending on where you live. Even if it's not illegal, your dog's safety should be reason enough to avoid this sitution.
Being outside puts your dog in a lot of risks: cars can hit it and injure or kill it, people might take it with them, other animals can attack it, (or it can attack other pets, putting you in legal problems), and many more. You have to consider all of these before you install a pet door in your property.
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. Before installing pet doors into your home, think about whether or not it is a good idea for you and your lifestyle. - 29953
What Are Pet Doors?
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. If you have some idea of carpentry, you can install your own pet door. If you decide to carry out the installation yourself, consider getting some tips and information from your local pet supply store or home depot. If you don't have much experience doing this type of job, then you're better off hiring a professional to do it for you.
Are Pet Doors Useful and Safe?
In a few cases, installing pet doors isn't such a good idea. The most obvious example of this is that they are very impractical for people who live in apartments. Another case that is not so common is when dog owners have backyards with no fences. Even for people with big areas, it's not a good idea to let you pet outside without restrain. It might even be illegal, depending on where you live. Even if it's not illegal, your dog's safety should be reason enough to avoid this sitution.
Being outside puts your dog in a lot of risks: cars can hit it and injure or kill it, people might take it with them, other animals can attack it, (or it can attack other pets, putting you in legal problems), and many more. You have to consider all of these before you install a pet door in your property.
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. Before installing pet doors into your home, think about whether or not it is a good idea for you and your lifestyle. - 29953
