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How to train your cat or dog to use their new pet flap

Some cats will approach a cat flap with curiosity, while others may be a bit more wary. Here is five easy steps to help get your cat using its new cat flap.

Cold every time you have to get up and let the cat in or out - woken in the middle of the night - sound familiar, then its possibly time you fitted a cat flap/dog flap!

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Sure flap video

Discover how to program your cat's microchip into the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap. Have some tasty treats on hand for your cat to make the process easier and follow the steps in this easy-to-follow video.

One of the most popular cat flaps

With SureFlap microchip cat flaps being one of the most popular brands to buy today, we are delighted to be a recommended supplier and fitter for your ease of use. Most people will employ a company like ours if you are installing a cat flap into glass, double glazing, or a metal door.

The microchip cat flaps allow only your cat(s) into your property and will restrict unwanted visitors from neighboring homes.

Recommended Sure Flap Cat flap fitters in Cambridge are reachable on 01223 901995.

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I put a cat flap in my Patio door?

Yes you can, if it is single or double glazed, then the glass will need to be replaced by an expoerianced glazier or glass company who can offer you a price for the replacement cost.

Can you install the cat flap in my existing double glazed unit?

No - The glass in the door should already be toughened and you can not cut toughened glass, so we will need to replace the unit (worth hanging on to the double glazed unit we take ut as should you move or need to put this back at a later date will save you some money).

How long does it take to fit a cat flap?

It varies, but usually takes around 1 hour to install a cat flap in wood, UPVC, metal or a composite door, if it is a cat flap in glass or a double glazed unit, the glass will be toughened safety glass and usually take 3-5 working days to remanufacture and about 30 minuites to install again subject to type and style of door or frame.

I already have toughened glass in my door can you install the new catflap in that?

We're afraid not as the glass is already toughened when you try to cut it and the glass would break into hundreds of thousands of pieces!

I need a cat flap fitted in a single glazed door. How long does this take and what happens?"

We would arrange to visit your home or property at a convenient time to get an exact measurement of the current double glazed unit in the door, check what pattern you have and offer a like for like or an alternative if the glass is no longer manufactured.
We would then cut 2 new pieces of 4mm float glass (plain or pattern of your choice) to the exact size as measured, cut a hole in both pieces of glass for the cat flap and then have the glass toughened. (What is toughened glass).
Approximately 2-3 day later the cat flap glass will be ready to collect from the toughening plant.
We will then create a sealed doubel glazed unit which will have the hole perfectly placed for the installation of the cat flap.
We will then arrange a convenient time with you to replace your current double glazed unit with the new cat flap ready double glazed sealed unit.
The cat flap is installed once at the property