"Why The New Collarless PetPorte™ Microchip Cat Flap Is The Purr-fect Way To Protect Your Home"

How Does PetPorte™ Compare?

The following chart compares the new PetPorte™ microchip cat flap with other types of cat flaps that are on the market. Clearly PetPorte™ offers the most advantages.

Features	Traditional	Magnetic	Infra-Red	PetPorte™
Only lets your cat in		*
Works with cat ID chips
Programmable
Keeps cats in at night
Beeps when cat comes in
	4th place	3rd place	2nd place	WINNER

* Magnetic cat flaps can let other cats in who also have magnetic collars.

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James,

I have a query on the wall extension unit for the Pet Porte.  I currently have an outside wall which is approximately 15cm wide - it is hard to measure precisely since it currently has 2 * Staywell cat flaps, one on each side of the same hole.  Its my intension to remove these, widen the hole and install a Pet Porte as a replacement.  Will the Pet Porte cope with a wall of this width, i.e. what is the maximum and minimum wall widths that the Pet Porte can accommodate?
Many thanks,
Tony Jillings

Dear Tony,

The maximum width of the wall is approx 14 inches or 35.5cm. This is due to the length of the wire from the inside controls to the outside sensor porch.

To get the neatest possible finish we recommend you also order the Pet Porte wall tunnel pieces that are available from the bottom of this page.

James.

I have just been on your website and this cat flap may be the answer we have been looking for.  I have just spent £43 on the new magnetic cat flap as we have a stray pushing his way in the house.   I have rung the company who manufactures the flap and they have admitted that if you get a big/strong enough cat, then they can push the magnet down without the collar and gain entry as there is a pressure limit on the latch, they aer making a stronger version, but its not coming out until the end of the year!
Does the Petporte have  limit, ie, if he is very tenacious and wants to get in, can an unwanted cat gain entry by force?
Please let me know as soon as possible, as we are arranging a refund of the old flap and desperately need a new one asap?
thanks.
Monique Ketteringham

Hi Monique,

Pet Porte is extremely strong. In CE testing the laboratory found that it took 15kg of force to snap the hinges on the door. The lock would not open.

Even if there is a big bowl of tasty food the other side of the door cats will not be able to bash their way in with the Pet Porte microchip cat flap.

Also cats cannot claw the door open towards them like they can with other kinds of cat flaps including infra red cat flaps.

I hope this information helps,

James.

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PetPorte™ is the first cat flap in the world to effectively prevent other cats from entering your home without the need for any expensive to replace, heavy or bulky cat electronic or magnetic cat collar attachments.

As you study the following comparison you will become more and more certain that the exciting new Microchip Cat Flap is the best choice for you and your feline friends.

How to choose a cat flap

Pros and Cons of Standard Cat Flaps

The most inexpensive of all options, old fashioned swing door types of cat flaps allowed ANY cats (or other animals) to get in and out often resulting in cat food being eaten by other cats from the neighbourhood, male cats spraying foul smelling urine to mark their territory, and cats growling and hissing at each other, or worse... fighting.

Pros and Cons of Magnetic Cat Flaps

A step better than standard cat flaps, magnetic cat flaps require cats to wear a heavy magnet around their necks (which can be as big and heavy as a large sovereign ring). Many cats lose them outside and owners of magnetic cat flaps are frequently having to buy costly replacement magnetic collars. Cats simply dislike collars.

Did you know that with magnetic cat flaps, neighbours cats can still get in because one magnetic collar opens all magnetic cat doors!

Pros and Cons of Infrared Cat Flaps

Infra-red cat are a little better as each collar is uniquely coded but still the collar is very awkward, large, and there is the potential risks to your cat or kitten if it gets caught on something while they are out.

With infrared cat flaps the collar has to point the right way, just like with a TV remote control, otherwise the cat door might not open.

When you add up the average cost of replacing infra-red collars the overall price of infra-red cat flaps are the highest of all the different cat flap types.

The amazing Microchip Cat Flap easily solves all those problems, effectively making your home more secure than any other type cat flap in the world!

"Six Ways That The New Collarless PetPorte™ Microchip Cat Flap Helps"

• Extra Strong Wide Door
  The large 7" wide transparent polycarbonate door is strong and thick enough to resist event the biggest cats. The locking mechanism is designed to be tamper-resistant. Some cats learn how to unlock other types of cat flaps or head-butt their way through but NOT with the PetPorte™'s unique design!
   

• Collarless Integrated Microchip Reader
  Works just like the handheld microchip readers that vets use. Let's your cats in, keeps other cats out. Recognises your cat in an instant! You  can stop feeding the entire street and save money because with the PetPorte™ there are no expensive electronic collars or tags to replace if they go missing!
   

• Automatic Day/Night Sensor
  Keeps your cats in at night to reduce chance of cats getting ran over and can also reduce hunting & fighting which is more prevalent at night. You can easily switch this function off if you wish to allow your cats out in the dark and even set the light level. Know that your babies can always come back home safe and secure, even if it's 2am in the morning.

• Two Button Operation
  You can easily select whether your cats can go outside at night, or stay in at night by the touch of a button. Your cats can always come back inside whenever they want to. The "vet mode" is good for when they need to stay inside day and night. The beep on entry/exit can be switched on or off. You can even set the length of time the door stays open for after your cat comes in. Perfect if you are fitting this cat flap in a wall tunnel. PetPorte™ uniquely protect your cats and compliments your lifestyle.

• No Batteries
  Just plug PetPorte in using the low voltage adaptor and leave it to protect your home. The PetPorte is very economical to run, environmentally friendly, and even if your cat chewed through the lead, the 12 volt current is completely safe. The memory is stored even if power is interrupted so you only have to program your cats in once. Being mains powered PetPorte is able to scan continuously. This means the door opens extremely fast, typically within 20 to 40 milliseconds which is great if your cat loves dashing in and out!
  

• Cat Friendly
  The special design of the PetPorte door makes it virtually impossible for your cat to get his or her paws stuck in the door. Both visual and auditory indicators are included to help your cat enjoy using the PetPorte microchip cat flap.

The PetPorte™ microchip cat flap is just as easy to fit as any other rectangular cat flap (especially in a wood or UPVC door) but it has distinct advantages.

Programming your cats in for the first time is simplicity itself.

Simply hold down the green button (pictured) until the cat flap beeps... then pass your cat under the sensor porch.  You will hear another beep to tell you that your cat has been recognised and programmed in.

The porch on the outside is not just to shelter your cat from the elements! It houses the RFID sensor that reads your cats microchip.

It's that easy. You can now program up to 32 cats into the system this way (if needed!). Whenever your cat approaches the cat flap outer porch (click!) the cat flap catch opens. As soon as your cat is in (click!) the catch locks so fast that other cats from the neighbourhood don't even have chance to get in.

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The door is very sturdy and can withstand any amount of bashing if cats are trying to get in. This vet-designed cat flap is much stronger than other types of cat flaps on the market and comes with a manufacturers 18 month warrantee. If in the unlikely event that the door or catch ever breaks during this time we will gladly replace it.

Two other functions worth mentioning are the "vet mode" that locks the door to stop cats going outside (useful if you want to keep your cats indoors for any reason), and the "night mode" that automatically locks the door at night by detecting light levels. Of course your cats (and only your cats) can always get back inside to the warmth and comfort of your home.

WHAT IT WILL NOT DO:
Pet Porte will not keep one of your cats in and stop another of your cats going out (ie. if you have a kitten who cannot go out yet and an adult that can go out). Pet Porte is however highly effective for preventing unauthorised cats from getting in and the unique benefit is that it works without your cat having to wear a collar.

Hundreds of customers say they thought about making a microchip cat flap years ago but a vet in Guernsey was the first person to do it.

Cat owners desperately wanted a secure cat flap WITHOUT needing a risky collar!

One day, whilst he was routinely scanning a cats microchip implant and talking to a customer about her various cat related problems, the idea struck like a bolt of lightening!

The idea for the PetPorte was born out of necessity because of all the problems associated with standard cat flaps (ie. other cats and animals getting in) are very real for a vast number of cat owners worldwide.

Already ID chips are now implanted in most cats and kittens in the United Kingdom and as a means of identifying your pet, microchip pet implants are routinely recommended by the Cats Protection League, the RSPCA, Battersea Cats Home, and other leading cat charities.

For the first time the cat flap was combined with a microchip reader, and this new collarless microchip sensing cat flap that totally replaces the need for a special magnetic or infra-red collar or separate ID chip was born. It makes having a cat microchipped even more useful.

The inventive and industrious vet went to work immediately investigating how a pet microchip scanner could be integrated into a cat flap.

He also added an ingenious day and night sensor for people who are concerned about their cats being out at night. This feature is handy when your neighbours are looking after your cats while you're on holiday. Knowing they are safely in at night helps you sleep easier.

This new collarless cat flap is also a boon for anyone who has a cat on a special diet. Now you don't have to move house to stop that expensive cat food from getting stolen! Just fit the PetPorte™ microchip cat flap and keep those pesky neighbourhood food burglars out for good.

So now we have a cat flap that can not only recognise cats instantly (without the need for a collar), and give pets free access in and out all day, it can also keep them in at night - all automatically!

Many of the UK's leading vets now recommend the PetPorte™ because it is totally collarless. It works using your cats existing microchip and if your cat needs microchipping the PetPorte™ will work with all the latest microchip types. If in doubt consult your local veterinary practice.

Stop Other Cats Getting In! Send For Your New Collarless Microchip Cat Flap Now.

Order the PetPorte™ Microchip Cat Flap Effectively keeps all other cats out. Easy home installation kit includes everything you need to fit the Pet Porte in a wall, window, or door. AC adapter included for continuous instant cat recognition and entry. Works with any standard 15 digit microchip such as Bayer Tracer or Identichip. Designed and recommended by vets. Built in the UK to the highest standards from the best quality materials. Manufacturer warranty guarantees trouble-free operation for at least 18 months. Replacement parts can easily be sent to you if required. Please select the items that you would like to add to your shopping cart before proceeding to the checkout. Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap £125 Fitting in: Door or GlassWall Add £5 for wall version Colour: WhiteBrown Add £5 for brown colour Please allow 21 days for delivery due to popular demand. Five Meter Extension Cable Order this if you do not have a plug socket nearby. The cable that comes with the Pet Porte microchip cat flap is 2.5 meters long. £5 each. Two can be connected together if necessary. NEW! EXCLUSIVE WALL TUNNELS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM MICROCHIPCATFLAPS.CO.UK Smart modular wall tunnel system. Each piece is 4cm deep. Add to basket then adjust quantity to suit the depth of the wall you want to fit in. £5 each. (illustration shows two pieces)   Ready to complete your purchase? Delivery is free when you order the Pet Porte microchip cat flap. Ordering an extra PetPorte for a friend or an extra one for your summer house? Discounts are automatically applied when you order two or more. We accept all payment methods through Google Checkout. Your card will not be charged until your goods are despatched.

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What do you like best about PetPorte™?

No need for a collar    Keeps other cats out    Day/night sensor    New technology    Can be fitted in wall    Affordable    18 month warrantee    Product reputation    Recommended by friend    Seeing it in use    Other

PetPorte™ is the world's first cat recognition cat flap that works by scanning your cats implanted RFID microchip.

Unlike other electronic cat flaps there is no need for a collar, and no chance of neighbours cats who own the same cat flap getting in either.

"I feel safe at home" - Bizkits
A.K.A. "BUSY KITTY"

Your PetPorte™ Questions & Answers

My local vet however carries out the service using tracer microchips from Bayer. Please advise if these microchips will work with the cat flap. Also has the catflap been tested against strays?

Thanks,

Christine Parr.

Absolutely. PetPorte works very well with Bayer and all other 15 digit microchips. The strong door and solid state locking mechanism withstands even the strongest cats (up to 13kg) even if there's a bowl of food on the other side of the window!

Hi I would like to buy a cat flap that works with the cat's microchip my only worry is the wire and how to keep it from being a nuisance, also neat and tidy none of the photographs shown on the advert give me any idea.

Can you let me know please?

Many thanks,
Norma Woollard.

The wire is low voltage so it is very safe and as thin as a doorbell wire so can easily be made tidy using cable tacks , trunking, or tape.

Do you sell the microchip cat flap "extension lead" individually?

Kind Regards

Carley Julian.

If you need additional length to the usual 1.8m lead the 5m extension is available. You can now order those individually from our website, just scroll down to the ordering section on this page.

I was just wondering if it is possible to order one of these cat-flaps over the telephone. Is there a number I can call to speak to someone about the
cat-flap?

Thanks in advance for your help

Rishma Parbtani.

Hi Rishma, We are soon to open a call centre to handle all your enquiries. In the meantime please email us or order online.

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Your Stories about Other Types of Cat Flaps

"We took our cats to a cattery while we were away for a couple of weeks.

While we were away, another cat got in our standard cat flap and took residence in our house. Although he peed in one of the corners of the conservatory, he actually looked after the place rather well according to our postman.

Don't know who was more surprised when we came home - us or the cat who was having a snooze on our sofa when we arrived!"

"I had a huge problem with raccoons coming in and eating the cat food. When I took away the cat food, they started coming into the kitchen and raiding the trash can! I sealed up the trash can and they got into the cupboard! I finally had to keep the cats in at night and lock up the old fashioned kitty door."

"The worse I've had was two squirrels that came through and ran around the house. There wasn't much we could do because they were so fast and kept climbing on everything. We could corner one but not for to long because he would just escape under a piece of furniture.

After a day of "fun" they seemed to become stuck behind the fridge and at that time we had to call animal control to remove them. We got a stern talking to because the squirrels were stressed out from us chasing them" - Rathi.

Your Stories About Cat Collars

"It wasn't one of my cats, but I know a cat that got its collar trapped under its front leg. It had been there that long it had embedded into its skin. It was taken to the vet but unfortunately it was too infected to be saved, so they had to put it down. Poor little thing." - Dawn J.

"My cats always wore flea collars with the elascticated part incase they got caught up anywhere. One day one of my cats managed to get her front leg through the collar and spent the day like this till I came home from work, it had rubbed the fur - but not damaged the skin, and she was very distressed. There's no way I could get a collar on her now, although her brother doesn't mind, but now neither of them wear collars and I use a liquid flea treatment, just to be on the safe side."

"Our cat went missing for 3 days once. When she came hobbling home, for a horrible minute I thought she'd lost a leg!! Like the others have said, her leg was through her collar & she must have been trapped somewhere like that for a while as she never missed a meal normally!
It didn't give her an aversion to collars - but I stopped putting them on her after that." - Anwen.

"My cat disappeared for a few days - when it came home it had obviously been trapped by the collar and had put its leg through the loop.

Unfortunately the collar safety strap did not break and he had some really horrible wounds under one leg.

The vet gave him antibiotics and it had to be washed and sprayed with powder regularly. He and the other cat i have both had to wear collars to prevent either of them licking it off." - Dee.

Your Stories About Cats Going Out At Night

"I don't allow my cats out after it starts to get dark because it's not safe for them here, too many vicious animals out at night. Plus they seem to get into more fights at night then during the day because they like to roam at night" - Rockyfella.

"Cats CAN survive out at dark - in fact they thrive! It's when they hunt. We used to live in London - where Jenny was an outdoor cat. (Now she's is an indoor cat lol I do like it better actually...) And one night she was almost killed by a hungry fox. Yeah - she was up on top of our back-yard shed and the fox was circulating around the bottom just biding its time... poor thing! She was to terrified to even cry out. Of course we immediately rushed to her rescue - but that was probably her turning point to becoming an indoor pussums." - Gothic Chicka.

"I personally don't let my cats out when it's dark-they only come out with me during the day and are under supervision. That said, many things can happen after dark: cars can hit them (more likely to at night when they can't see the cat), you never know when some horrible person could come along and try to hurt your cat for whatever twisted reason, and your cat could get into a fight with other cats or wild animals (such as foxes) which can lead to injury and even death depending on the animal." - Becky K.

"I have four cats. Inky, Dinky, Pinky and Perky. I never ever let them out at night. It's too dangerous. They are more likely to get run over at night. It is awful to hear cats fight at night as well. They should always be kept in at night." - Jackie T.

Order the Microchip Cat Flap now so that you cat can feel safe and secure knowing that no other cats can get inside their home. It means they always have a secure environment they can seek shelter in, especially at night when foxes and other cats are on the prowl.

We will soon be making the PetPorte™ available in several European countries and hope to have a USA version available soon.

The PetPorte™ Microchip Cat Flap is a strong and sturdy cat flap made from the best quality materials. It is the only cat flap in the world to read your cats microchip implant. Everything is included to make fitting this cat flap and operating it as easy as possible.

"I have now received the cat flap , it is fitted and I am delighted with the product . Before this if the cats went out ,they were locked out the whole day or night - I had to keep the old cat flap locked -if it was left it open every cat in the neighbourhood was in. now my own cats can have their home back again ! Many thanks" - Catherine Brown

18 MONTH WARANTEE
Your cat flap is fully protected by the Free PetPorte™ Official 18 Month Manufacturers Warrantee. If anything goes wrong you have the peace of mind that PetPorte™ will put it right.

RISK-FREE 14 DAY TRIAL
If you are not 100% satisfied with your product simply return it to us within 14 days and we will refund your purchase in full, no questions asked. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights.