Microchip catflap recommendation
Discussion
Can any of you cat owners recommend a microchip catflap for my cats? I've seen Sureflap, Petporte and Cat Mate versions.
One with a timer function and a manual lock would also be useful eg so they can come in but not go out up to 7pm or if I need to lock it to get them to the vet etc
One with a timer function and a manual lock would also be useful eg so they can come in but not go out up to 7pm or if I need to lock it to get them to the vet etc
Another vote sure SureFlap. Works brilliantly with our two. Only advice I'd give is to ensure that the chip is inserted as far forward on the neck as possible. The younger of our two moggies uses a technique where she pushes the flap with her paw rather than her head. Consequently the flap didn't trigger every time initially. We had a second chip inserted a couple of centimetres more forward and now, no problems.
Another vote for Sureflap. No timer, but has got selectable entry/exit thingy. Works very well.
It did take El Stupido (Cat) a while to get the hang of it, but now she's happy to come and go as she pleases. Unless we are in the kitchen, then she needs a punt up the bum to use her own door rather than us opening the normal door. Yet she would still rather jump through the living room window, when the kitchen door is wide open about 6ft away - thick as mince.
It did take El Stupido (Cat) a while to get the hang of it, but now she's happy to come and go as she pleases. Unless we are in the kitchen, then she needs a punt up the bum to use her own door rather than us opening the normal door. Yet she would still rather jump through the living room window, when the kitchen door is wide open about 6ft away - thick as mince.
Sureflap as well but one cat has the chip a bit further back and getting out can be an issue. No problem getting in. Bit funny at first before they realised that Mach 2 was not achievable through the flap. Few flattened noses.
Edit. We bought the both way chip reading one should one need to be kept in.
Edit. We bought the both way chip reading one should one need to be kept in.
Saw this
http://www.sureflap.co.uk/products/details/19-micr...
It's only slightly bigger than a cat flap but looks like its got a timer on it.
Cat flap is 166 x 172, pet door is 206 x 234. Pretty sure that's what it said, but not much bigger.
http://www.sureflap.co.uk/products/details/19-micr...
It's only slightly bigger than a cat flap but looks like its got a timer on it.
Cat flap is 166 x 172, pet door is 206 x 234. Pretty sure that's what it said, but not much bigger.
edc said:
If it helps anyone else I've found the Cat Mate Elite microchip with timer control. It allows programmable entry and exit times. Its £109 on the manufacturer website but £79 on eBay now.
I got this one in the end. Fitting was straight forward DIY. The programmbale functions work well. The instruction book is a little small but the instrutions are ok. 7.5/8 out of 10 for ease of use. One cat has figured it out pretty quickly but the other is still getting used to it. I think he just doesn;t like pressing his face against the clear flap and when the locker mechanism retracts it makes him jump a bit. The timer is set to only let them in netween 19.30 and 7am. So if they return at 19:45 they can get in but won't be able to get back out agin until the morning. During the day they can come and go as they please. It doesn't work so well with rechargeable batteries.Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff