What is a cat flap? A simple explanation of cat flaps!

A cat flap is an opening in a door, usually a front entrance door, that allows a cat to leave and enter the house without someone having to open the door for it. The same concept also exists for dogs, in which case it is naturally referred to as a dog flap.

A cat flap is usually made of plastic or aluminum and is held closed by magnets when not in use by the animal, preventing drafts, heat, or rain from entering the home.

While dog flaps are available in larger sizes because dogs can be quite large, cat flaps are generally small, making it highly unlikely that a burglar could gain access through one.

Cat Flaps Can Be Mechanical or Electronic

Cat flaps are available in both purely mechanical and electronic versions. Both types can be completely deactivated so that they remain closed and neither entry from outside nor exit from inside is possible. Some electronic cat flaps even feature timers, allowing you to specify when your cat is no longer permitted to leave the house because the flap automatically locks.

The disadvantage of a purely mechanical cat flap is that unwanted visitors may enter your home, including other cats and even smaller dogs. If you want to prevent this, you will need an electronic cat flap equipped with a sensor or microchip recognition.

If your cat has been microchipped by a veterinarian, you can pair the electronic cat flap with your pet’s chip. In that case, only your cat—and any other cats or dogs whose chip numbers you have programmed into the flap—will be able to enter the house. Not only households with one or two pets but also animal shelters and rescue centers frequently use such electronic cat flaps with chip recognition. They can authorize access for all of their animals.

If your cat is not microchipped, you can alternatively use a cat flap with a collar sensor. In most cases, the sensor is included with the cat flap. However, in such cases there is always the possibility that your cat may lose the sensor. For this reason, it is advisable to keep spare sensors available or request replacements from the manufacturer if one is lost.

Schlüsseldienst München – Mario Pichelmaier as an Expert in Burglary Protection

A cat flap is generally far too small to be used for a burglary. Nevertheless, criminals continually find ways to gain unauthorized access to homes and apartments and commit theft. In particular, windows and side entrance doors are frequently used as points of entry during break-ins.

We are the right partner if you would like to make your home more burglary-resistant. While there is never a 100% guarantee against burglary, the risk can be significantly reduced or the effort required can be increased to such an extent that most burglars will quickly give up or choose another target from the outset.

We, the Locksmith Munich – Mario Pichelmaier, are a reliable specialist company for security technology. We would be happy to inspect your home carefully and identify any potential weak points that could make it easier for burglars to gain entry.

You may also be interested in a comprehensive burglary protection concept that includes suitable security measures wherever we consider them beneficial. These may include products such as lockable window handles, security films, security locks, or alarm systems—all supplied by reputable and well-known manufacturers in the field of security technology.

Your Munich Locksmith Service Is Available for You Around the Clock!

In addition to security technology, our second area of expertise is damage-free door opening without a key. Most people call us when they have locked themselves out of their home. Their key may be inside the house, lost, or even broken off in the lock. In these frustrating and stressful situations, we come to the rescue, since unfortunately entering through the cat flap is not an option.

You call us, and regardless of the time of day or night and regardless of the day of the week, there is always a locksmith on duty in your area who will set off immediately. The toolbox containing modern, professionally maintained equipment is always ready. Our careful work is usually completed very quickly, and we almost never leave any marks or damage behind. Only in rare cases do we require more than a few minutes or need to drill—specifically when dealing with particularly complex situations.

All services provided by Schlüsseldienst München – Mario Pichelmaier come with a fixed-price guarantee. Even before you hire us—if you wish, directly over the phone—the locksmith on duty will tell you the exact cost of the service. The price is calculated reliably based on experience, and it will not change afterward—that is our promise to you!