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How many cats can
be programmed in?
You can program in up to 12
cats. Simply hold down the green button until the Pet Porte beeps
then pass your cat under the scanner porch. There is no need to try
to push your cat through the door! The microchip cat flap will beep
to let you know your cat has been programmed in. Repeat for all cats
you own. Your cats will then be able to get in on their own. The
door will remain locked for any other unauthorised cats.
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Can it be fitted in
glass?
Yes. Any competent glazier who
is able to make a rectangular hole can fit the Pet Porte in glass.
It is more tricky than fitting it into wood or UPVC but it certainly
is possible and a lot of customers already have their Pet Porte's
fitted in double glazed windows and glass doors.
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Does it come in a
wall version?
Yes. If you would like your
Pet Porte to go through a wall please call us and we will happily
send you the wall installation kit. This is only £5 more than
the standard microchip cat flap.
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Can my cat still
wear a collar?
Yes if you like your cat to
wear a collar this will not interfere with the way that Pet Porte
reads your cats microchip implant. No special collar is necessary,
unlike with magnetic, infra-red, or other RFID types of cat flaps on
the market. Pet Porte is the only cat flap that doesn't require a
special collar or tag.
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My cat is already
microchipped. Will she need microchipping again?
No. Thankfully the Pet Porte
works with your cats existing microchip implant and is compatible
with all the microchips currently implanted in the UK. You can check
to see if your cats microchip will work by using our handy
microchip number checker before
purchasing.
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My cat hasn't been
microchipped yet. Is it something my vet can do?
Yes. Vets are currently
microchipping thousands of cats each month. The Cats Protection
Society microchip all their cats now and the
RSPCA also
offer cat microchipping. There are also organisations such as
Peddymark who
will microchip your cat at home. Microchipping offers significant
benefits compared with collars because the microchip once implanted
is not susceptible to loss, unlike a collar ID tag.
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Will my cat get on
with it? She has an unusual way of coming through our existing cat
door.
Yes. We find that cats
actually get on with the Pet Porte microchip cat flap more easily
than other types of cat flaps on the market. The sensor porch is
positioned specially so that when your cat uses his or her paws to
open the cat door the RFID scanner will read their microchip number
and the door will open. If your cat uses his or her head to open the
door they will also be able to get in without any problems.
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I want my cat to be
able to get out at night. Is the day/night sensor function optional?
Yes. If you live in an area
where it is safe for your cat to be out at night you can leave the
door unlocked. Your cat will then always be able to get out and in
again, but other cats are locked out. There is also a vet mode if
you ever want to keep your cat in day and night.
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Is it easy to use?
Yes with a simple two button
operation and easy to recognise indicator lights you will get to
grips with the Pet Porte microchip cat flap within days. You may
notice that even your cats learn that if the red light is on then
the door is locked. The programming buttons are resistant to
tampering by even the cleverest of cats!
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A tom cat from the
neighbourhood found a way to bash his way through our magnetic cat
flap. Is your cat flap strong enough to keep other cats out?
Yes. The Pet Porte microchip
cat flap is designed by a leading vet and the combination of extra
strong plastic door and patented locking mechanism is totally
resistant to even the strongest cats attempts to get in - even if
there is a bowl of tasty food the other side of the door!
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My cat is being
terrorised by another cat in the neighbourhood. If she runs inside
will the door lock fast enough to keep the other cat out?
Yes. The door locks very
quickly (within 2-4 seconds) once your cat is safely inside. If a
cat is being chased the other cat is normally far enough behind for
the door to lock in time.
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Are there other
microchip cat flaps on the market?
Yes. There are other microchip
cat flaps but Pet Porte is the only electronic cat flap that
does not require a special collar or RFID tag. The Pet Porte
microchip cat flap works using your cats existing microchip implant.
Therefore it can recognise your cat instantly and there are no
expensive collars that could go missing, and there is no chance of
your cat getting caught on anything whilst playing outside. Cats
love it!
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I've got a question
that isn't answered here
Good. We love to hear new
questions. Just call us on 0844 884 1981 or email
james@microchipcatflaps.co.uk and we will be happy to help.
