How to Prevent a Cat From Getting Out a Doggie Door

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Tip 1 - How to Prevent a Cat From Getting Out a Doggie Door

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Charlotte Guntkowski | permalink

Good luck trying to explain to Fluffy that he can't go out while Fido can. Doggie doors are very convenient -- if you manage to keep the cat inside. Since you can't simply tell Fluffy to stay away ...

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Tip 2 - Preventing Your Cat from Getting Outside

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dan Robbie | permalink

Cats who live indoors live longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats. There are many potential dangers to letting your cat go outside, such as wild animals carrying parasites, predatory animals and other cats who might fight with him, among other hazards

For further reading: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/preventing-your-cat-getting-outside ^[2]

Tip 3 - Is there a reasonably priced dog door that allows dogs through but stops cats?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by amco | permalink

I have two dogs and two cats. The cats are indoor only and I want the dogs to be able to come and go at will. I've researched online and found electronically keyed very expensive Star Trek style dog

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Tip 4 - Want Your Dog to Go Out the Pet Door, But Keep Your Cat In? | Hale Pet Door Pet Tips on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Spencer Liles | permalink

There’s no doubt that cats are safer as inside cats. Cats like to roam and hunt, and they can climb the fences that keep your dog contained.When you want to keep your cat inside, yet allow your dog free access to the yard, you can train your cat to avoid the dog door with aversion…

For further reading: http://halepetdoorpettips.com/2014/08/29/want-your-dog-to-go-out-the-pet-door-but-keep-your-cat-in/ ^[4]