A pet door may be a good idea for your lifestyle. Your cat or dog can come and go as they please. No more unhappy accidents inside and no more smelly litter to take care of. You will be happier, and your furry friend will thank you. However, when making the decision to install a pet door there may be a few lingering questions. Are there safety concerns? How will it look? What if I want to sell my house, will I need to take it out?
As far as safety goes, you should consider it. After all, a pet door is another entrance into your home. Suppose you have a large dog; a large doggy door may be big enough for a person to fit through. Another point to consider, will the other animals in my neighborhood be able to access the door and make their way into my home? These days pet doors are tech-savvy. They can read your pet’s microchip or specialty tag and open the door specifically for them. As well as having manual locks, they often have tinted flaps that will prevent a person from peeking into your home.
Now, use your imagination and picture a pet door. What do you see? Plastic with a flap? Not the most aesthetically pleasing. Good news, today there are many different styles to choose from. Try an internet search for “stylish pet door,” and you will be surprised at the many shapes and colors that you can shop for. Try and pick one that will work best for your pet as well as the particular style and decor of your home. When it comes time to sell your home, the pet door may just blend right in. Or hope that your prospective buyers all have pet friends of their own and that having a stylish, already-installed door will be a selling point for them. Happy shopping!
