I want to install a cat window in my metal sash window that goes onto my deck. Door-type or wall-type cat doors are not an option. A site I visited said the window couldn't have a lip on it (for lifting the window open), does anyone know about this? My window has one. I also can't use the electric collar activated ones either, cause my cats don't wear collars. ( They don't tolerate collars.)
Any info would be helpful. This is serious and urgent cause my cats are indoor-outdoor and they need a way to get inside when I'm at work. Please, I don't need any advice about cats as I've had cats for 45 plus years and I'm well versed.
2006-07-09 09:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by wastingtime 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks Kay , but my back door onto the deck is wooden with glass window panes in it so that's not an option.
2006-07-17 12:31:40 · update #1
A lip shouldn't make any difference. Below is a link to a site that offers window kits for installing pet doors (for both dog and cat, even though the link says "dogdoors"). Kits are available for either sliding windows or raised windows. After I studied the diagram (it's almost at the bottom of the page, btw) I understood how it worked and how you are still able to lock your window. It's a very neat concept. There may be other sites, too, but this is the only one I visited:
http://www.dogdoors.com/cgi/smart.cgi?command=listitems&type=group&group=inexpensive
2006-07-20 04:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ana Thema 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don,t see why you couldn,t come up with some type of a door that the cats can come and go thru.A thorough web search is in order or ask a Veterinarian I,m sure they have heard of this situation many times. I have a cat too and she loves to look at the outside world but wants no part of it...LOL.
2006-07-09 11:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut a square hole in the bottom of our door to the screen porch. I installed a cat door in the hole. Now the cats can come and go from the screen porch when they want. I used a medium pet door (for small dogs) because my cat is fat. The door has magnets so it seals it self, but it does not lock. It is a standard pet door from a pet store.
2006-07-19 16:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by Doom Lord 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put the cat door right into our door, out to our deck. Works like a charm and just follow the installation instructions. I recommend it highly!
2006-07-16 13:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local home improvement store, (Lowe's, Home Depot, something). If you tell them you're intent and your specifications, a lot of times they cat get you something that will work. It might have to be specially made and ordered, but most of the time they can get something, or they can find out who can.
2006-07-18 12:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by srevels2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should try a dog door.
2006-07-19 18:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by meli_e2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a pet store and see what they have available.
2006-07-18 05:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked at dog doors as possibilty also????
2006-07-17 12:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Leveler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds lieka great idea...you may get other visitors
2006-07-20 14:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by Rock_N_Roll_Chicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-20 13:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by GODDARD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋