Can this flap read the microchip if my cat's microchip has migrated down from his neck to his shoulder or even lower?
1550402
I don't think it can. We had a difficult time Getting it to work with our cat whose microchip was where it was supposed to be. I would also recommend only installing this cat door in a wooden door. It doesn't work in doors that are primarily made I metal
667051
Yes, apparently there are several common microchip formats that are used worldwide, the the SureFlap works with all of them.
529676
When my cat was microchiped (I'm in Australia) I received a number from the vet, also if you take your cat to the vet they will probably be able to scan and tell you the number, apart from that you don't need to know the number for this device you just put the cat's head thru with the 'read' settings on. I have had mine for about 6 months or so and it is a complete success haven't changed batteries and no problems. It does make a sort of loud click sound which might at first put you cat off, but in no time they get used to it.
2204998
I don't think so, it reads a micro chip in smart cards not the magnetic strip.
1125286
I believe this does NOT work with the microchip that your cat may or may not have embedded under his or her skin. You must use the external collar tag for it to work.
1011784
It will work if your dog is wearing the magnet on his or her collar and you have it on that mode. I do not have a cat but I thought it would be a good idea to keep out unwanted critters. There is one problem with this. This door uses batteries to operate the door lock. When your dog who is wearing the magnet key approaches the door it engages the batteries to open the door. This runs your batteries down fairly quickly. You may be replacing them every other week. If your cat is not that bold and won't push on the door to get out then you can leave it unlocked all the time. There are powerful magnets that hold the door shut. I haven't had any unwanted guest so far. It will work if your dog is wearing the magnet on his or her collar and you have it on that mode. I do not have a cat but I thought it would be a good idea to keep out unwanted critters. There is one problem with this. This door uses batteries to operate the door lock. When your dog who is wearing the magnet key approaches the door it engages the batteries to open the door. This runs your batteries down fairly quickly. You may be replacing them every other week. If your cat is not that bold and won't push on the door to get out then you can leave it unlocked all the time. There are powerful... » Read More It will work if your dog is wearing the magnet on his or her collar and you have it on that mode. I do not have a cat but I thought it would be a good idea to keep out unwanted critters. There is one problem with this. This door uses batteries to operate the door lock. When your dog who is wearing the magnet key approaches the door it engages the batteries to open the door. This runs your batteries down fairly quickly. You may be replacing them every other week. If your cat is not that bold and won't push on the door to get out then you can leave it unlocked all the time. There are powerful magnets that hold the door shut. I haven't had any unwanted guest so far. « Show Less
667050
Yes. Just to be sure, though, you can go to http://www.sureflap.com/products/details/1-microchip-cat-door and enter the chip ID number and it will tell you if it will work. If you don't know the chip ID number, you can get it from your veterinarian.
809765
You should ask first your animal shelter what kind of microchips or system they use.
2197945
The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they love them!!!!! The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they... » Read More The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they love them!!!!! « Show Less
126335
If you tape one of the programmed round RFID tags to the inside of the transparent cat flap, the door will think a cat is constantly present and act accordingly. This means you can use the timer mode to allow any cat (or other animal!) in or out at selected hours, without requiring any of the cats to have an ID tag or microchip. This has worked for us for 3 years with no apparent problems.
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I have mine installed in a metal door (standard people door - not a roll up garage door) and it works fine. As I recall the instructions for cutting the hole specify a larger hole when using a metal door. This larger hole puts about a quarter inch gap between the door and RFID reader. This prevents the metal in the door from interfering with the Rfid Reader. The gap is not visible after installation - it's covered by the cat door trim panel.
463696
Not that I'm aware of. I suppose you might be able to rig one up, but I would think it might interfere with the operation of the chip-enabled flap. We get more air leakage from under our front door than this cat door. It's pretty good as far as that goes.
641577
I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check. I hope you find this information helpful. Linda I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check.... » Read More I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check. I hope you find this information helpful. Linda « Show Less
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Don't do this. If the chip is not properly inserted, it will migrate, and potentially might not be scanned, since they only scan the place they expect the chip to be. Get the chip done at your vet by professionals. I have all my pets chipped, and most rescues around here require it. Many shelters will put a dog down in days, before you even have time to find them, and a chip is proof to them that someone owns that dog.
1151501
No, you need to go to the Vet and get a microchip inserted into your cat. I believe that cost about $50.
232171
Cat's head needs to be in the tunnel. We tried it with the collar tag before we had him chipped. It took Buddy a couple weeks to even want to go through it - we left it completely unlocked for a while so he got used to going through before we turned it on.
222336
Going out of the house the door is free flowing. Coming into the house, the cat needs to place his head in the door opening for the microchip to be read. Initially, the cats are a bit hesitant to use the door but, in short order, they adapt and the door works as advertised. For us, it solved a major problem we were having with raccoons coming into the house.