It often crashes if I try and remotely lock/unlock, just leaving the blue circle of doom until I literally switch phone off completely and back on. Nick Hill continued: “With the increasing humanisation of cats and dogs, owners are more concerned for their animals’ wellbeing than ever before. Encourage your pets to push against the flap by putting treats on the rim and the other side of the clear flap. Cat owners commended the PetSafe Petporte Smart Flap for its ease of installation in even glass doors, and found that syncing their cats’ microchips was straightforward, but as that’s reasonably par for the course when it comes to smart cat flaps, it’s certainly worth mentioning the PetPorte’s particular charms. We do use the data from time to time for statistical purposes, but maintain the anonymity of each individual user so that the person cannot be identified.

Available with or without the HUB, the Sure Petcare Connect Microchip Pet Door is the most advanced cat flap ever! The PetSafe® Microchip Cat Flap reads the most common type of microchip implanted in cats – FDX-B (15-digit). It’s not the prettiest cat flap, as it’s quite solid and chunky, but for those living in a multi-cat household it’s a brilliant invention. So, in 2021, we decided to take everything that Pet Mate, Cat Mate, Dog Mate and Fish Mate stand for and bring them together under a fresh new name: Closer Pets. Microchip cat flaps are programmed to recognise either your cat’s microchip or a special ID tag that comes with the flap.The Sure Petcare app provides you with notifications and reports on your pet so you can spot any unusual behavior.

The PetSafe cat flap comes with a cutting template to help with fitting, but note that for doors made of metal, glass or PVC, or to put the cat flap in a brick wall, you will need to purchase the PetSafe installation adapter and tunnel extension. We've never had any unwanted visitors make their way in, and the best friend can't get in without help - even when he sits there batting it with his paws! You are not required to provide personal information as a condition of using our site, except as may be necessary to provide you a product or service at your request. Once set, test the opening to make sure it’s a seamless fit and introduce your cat to their new cat flap!What’s more, the built-in sensor detects your pet’s microchip number or the RFID collar that comes included in the set. My cat is a big cat and only just managaes to fit through it, so a bigger size would of been a good option, but they only do the "SureFlap Microchip Pet Door Connect" in a bigger size, but this is no good for me because it's not dualScan. Cats are harder to keep track of and technology like the Microchip Cat Flap Connect enable us to see patterns in behaviour that could be an early warning of health problems such as arthritis. Understanding your pet’s ‘usual’ routine can help you to spot changes which may indicate changes in your pet’s health and wellbeing. nThis may vary slightly depending on the payment method, availability, your location and public holidays.