pet doors

Hinged cat exits

Pet doors are small hinged flaps installed in doors or walls that allow cats or dogs to enter and exit independently.

They range from simple push-through flaps to electronic versions that unlock only for pets wearing a sensor collar, keeping strays out.

Also called doggy doors or cat flaps.

access

flap

One-sided attached cover

two-way · four-way · tunnel · magnetic · electronic · manual · RFID · sensor · weatherproof · insulated

convenience

hands-free

Operable without holding

time-saving · effortless · DIY · retrofit · user-friendly · programmable · smart home · battery-operated · plug-in · timer

autonomy

independence

Freedom from external control

on-demand · bathroom breaks · exercise · exploration · territory · roaming · in-out · routine · self-directed

security

locking

Fixing firmly in position

deadbolt

Categories
Opposites
access/barrier function

pet doorslocked doors

Fastened entrances needing keys

security doors · barriers · fences · walls

intended user

pet doorsmain entrance

Principal point of entry

front door · garage doors · garage door · windows

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G