On three separate occasions, I've installed a cat door on an interior door. Each time, my dog rips out the cat door and chews the door, in an effort to gain entrance to the room on other side of the door.
The door goes from the master bedroom, to the bathroom (and then there's another door from the bathroom to the hallway). The cat sleeps in the master bedroom, and I want him to have access to his litter box, which is in the basement. Any ideas?
I've thought about installing a solid door, instead of a hollow one; I'm afraid my 97 lb German Shepherd will just chew through that as well.
Maybe another kind of cat door, other than the ones I purchase at Petco? Help!
2006-11-13 11:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by c_kickbox 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
perhaps have an elevated plate form that your cat has to jump up on to access the door. Make it up high enough that the dog would not be able to reach it but is no problem for your cat. Good luck
2006-11-13 11:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by taffneygreen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What about using baby gates instead? They're a mainstay at my house... lets the cats get where they need to go, but keeps the rabbit in his area and the pugs out of my bedroom.
Of course your dog could probably jump the gate if it wants to... but maybe just being able to see that there's nothing in there worth getting to will be enough to end the destruction. :) Good luck.
2006-11-13 19:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it would be a better idea to have a swinging door. Maybe then the dog would not notice it as much? Have you looked into a pet door that is durable made of glass or metal?
This website has some good options:
http://www.moorepet-petdoors.com/Kennel-dog-doors-s/25.htm?gclid=CP_onMShxYgCFRieWAoda0q0LA
2006-11-13 19:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by smittn.kitten 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋