How long do you have to let rooms "ai out" before it is safe for pets to enter ? I have a cat, a dog, guinea pigs, some birds and turtles.
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Take the caged animals out and cover the cages with some towels. Then go around spraying at the bugs, where you think they nest, and in the general air where they are in case you miss. Given the animals you have I assume you have Indian meal moths, you should get some traps as welll. If I was wrong then disregard that last sentence.
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We use it mostly outside, every now and then we will be bothered with mosquitoes getting inside and will spray, its never bothered our boxer. Hope this helps..Sue
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Yes, your cats can get out through the door. Some people use these doors for their cats. I know someone who uses the item for both their cat and dog.I love this door tremendously but your cats would use it also most likely.
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3 weeks is too long a time for any cat (and what about water?)!! Please don't do that! You should only leave a cat alone for no more than 3 days. Then have someone check in and make sure the water bowl is cleaned and filled and the food dispensor is okay (it should not need to be changed too ofen). They also can check if the cat seems to be okay... not injured or sick. When I go on trips, I board my cat. I went around town and found the best place I could. It is not as expensive as boarding a dog, but we still budget for this cost. It is worth it to know he is cared for, is safe and gets attention (and they watch for any medical issues)
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I suppose you could put a cat in here, but why would you opt for this kind of set up? There are other, better, cat options. Better yet, just don't let your cat out at night. This is a chicken coop or possibly a rabbit hatch, but not really a cat containment system. I'd do a search for cat runs. Just my opinion.
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My one rabbit is comfortable in here but there could probably be 2. I'd say maybe 4 guinea pigs.
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I have 5 dogs and 8 cats ....its has worked perfectly. We have hard wood floors and carpets. So far so good. (the animals are job hazard - i am an veterinary nurse ;) )
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Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down... » Read More Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) « Show Less
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I have a wood door on my laundry room. I had a handyman cut a hole, it looks like a mouse hole, in the bottom of the door so the cats could fit through but not the dog. This keeps the dogs out of the litter box.
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1.) If you got the "add-on" door flap, don't install it until your pet gets used to going in and out of the house. 2.) ALWAYS put your pet's food IN the house - and leave it there. It's sort of like kids, if your pet is hungry, they'll eat.....even if it means going into this new, strange (to them) shelter! Hang in there and good luck!! : )
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I don't think any rodents can get in but, bugs can. I hope that helped! Michael.
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I suppose a number of different animals could use this box. As a matter of fact, years ago, I had a pet rabbit, and instead of "going" in his cage, he started using the kitty litter box. lol
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The doors open both in and out, it all depends on if your Cockatiel is coming or going. Ours loves to sit on his door and sing, when he's not sitting on my shoulder pooping. They are great cages and easy to clean. We have parakeets in a second one. Good luck.
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A mouse would have to be able to jump, hit the door and get in at the same time. Somewhat doubtful particularly if there is a cat on the other side. A raccoon or opposum could get in if it was not too big. Mine are located in doors leading into my tack/feed room and my shop. I've had coons get in but no other animals. They do lock so you could lock it closed if your cat was in for the night.
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Plenty of room for guinea pigs, I have two rabbits in it and they are comfortable. Although, they did manage to escape by digging out through the bottom before we thought to put down a barrier, no worries, we found them quickly. I will tell you they managed to chew through the "trap door" that separates the levels, so we just removed it completely.
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I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. When I got this, I had the same concern. I think that if the cats were determined enough they could get through, but my cats have never attempted it. The doors are very heavy and magnetic, plus having two flaps is scary for cautious kitty. I wouldn't worry about it if you're getting a large door. A smaller one, however, I might worry about.
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Yep, we put the cats out and then let bombs off, left house for about two or more hrs. I came back opened windows and put ceiling fans on per the instructions and came back in a little later, no smell etc. If they are housecats just put in a carrier in a garage or somewhere. Mine were enjoying their freedom so I left them out about three hrs to make sure it was ok. Hope this helps.
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The door is plastic, and so are the latches. They operate from the inside. Security is relative. This door will probably keep out raccoons and such, but you could kick through the door. If you are worried about human entry, don't put the cat entry within reach of the door knob. That way a person can't break the cat entry and reach in to unlock your door. I wouldn't worry about an animal defeating the latches and plastic cat door. By the way, I have a medium sized cat and a medium sized door, and there have no problems at all.