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A wooden cat flap or dog door in glass, in your interior door or exterior door
You do enjoy opening the door for your pet, but still, sometimes you think it would be so much more comfortable if they had a pet door they could use to come in and go out on their own.
But plastic cat flaps and dog doors have a bad reputation of being very uncomfortable: draught, flapping noises, not secure against burglars, not insulated, etc.
Then have a look at our alternative for cat flaps and dog doors in our shop. You will probably discover something you will both 😊 enjoy for years.
A dog door or a cat flap in a wall
And, talking about comfort: our pet doors for walls have a double flap, one on the inside wall and one on the outside wall. In between is a massive wooden tunnel, highly insulating.
As standard, all our cat flaps and dog flaps are supplied with a closing door that is nearly 2 cm thick. Then everything is closed tightly!
And do you also want the comfort of having the pet door installed? In many countries we are happy to fit it for you, but it has been developed so that you can easily install it yourself. A fun project for a DIYer.
The advantages
of a wooden cat flap or dog flap
About Tomsgates
‘Let us DIY a dog door‘, we decided in the 1990s.
We needed a solid dog door for our large dogs that would keep out the cold and draught. But it also had to be suitable for our small pets. Such a dog flap and cat door did not exist, so we decided to make it ourselves.
We did not want a door with a chip, because our pets could become frustrated when they got trapped without any apparent reason. It did get a night door that locks with a steel lock, so that dogs and cats can be kept inside in a secure manner and as protection against burglars.
In the beginning, our pets destroyed many doors. We replaced a number of flaps, but our rubber flap with strips ended up lasting for years. An unexpected advantage of rubber was that the flap closes quietly, with a sigh :-)
In 2014 we patented our design and styled it nicely in insulating wood. In the meantime, our cat flaps and dog doors are being sold in 32 countries and you can order it online here in all sizes. In some countries you can have your pet door installed by us, but we designed it so that you can easily fit it yourself. A DIY enthusiast or local handyman or handywoman will enjoy this project and continue our DIY tradition.
You will enjoy a quality cat flap or dog door that is made locally in a sustainable way, for years to come.
Install it yourself or let us fit it?
Our doors are easy to install yourself. Still want the assistance of a professional? Then use our experienced installation services to install your dog door or cat flap.
When you place your order, you will immediately see the installation price. When we receive your order, we will contact you for an appointment.
Teaching your dog or cat to go through a dog door or a cat flap
Being able decide for itself to enter & leave the nest is just as natural for an animal as it is for us with our home.
And yet …. leaving the nest can be difficult because of a sense of insecurity about the outside, or: like a mother straightening a child’s jacket before it goes out, your dog or cat is used to the reassuring ritual of you opening the door and thereby signalling that it’s okay to go outside.
It’s hard to predict, but it’s possible that your pet is not immediately comfortable with the dog door or cat flap and therefore needs a little assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use wood for a dog door or cat flap ?
It’s a logical choice: wood insulates very well against the cold and remains beautiful for a long time. It is the preferred material for doors and hatches, not only for dog & cat doors ;-) Read more …
Is a design cat door also the best door ?
Yes, because it has been thought through: the design results from the requirements for it to function effectively. For example, the wooden slats on the flap are nicely softly rounded so that it feels pleasant, like a caress for your dog or cat when they use the door. Read more …
Can I make a dog door or cat door myself ?
Yes, that’s how we started in ’98 ! Some tips: make sure it is windproof but be careful not to pinch tails. Use quality materials because you want it to last for years.Read more …
Can my dog and cat go through the same pet door ?
Yes, they can! The flap with its flexible slats allows the smallest dogs or cats to use even the largest hatches because they only have to push the bottom slats open. So choose a door for your biggest pet, it will not be too heavy for the smallest. Read more …
Can burglars get in through a dog door ?
Since our start in 2014, we have not experienced a single burglary. But still better prevent: install an inconspicuous dog door or cat door with a solid locking door with steel locks ! Read more …
Can a rat or mouse enter through a cat door or a dog door ?
Rats, mice or other unwanted animals can indeed recognize a clear plastic cat door as an entrance, especially in the evening when the lights are on inside. But a door with black rubber flap and wooden slats is not recognizable as an entrance. Unwanted animals will walk by. Read more …
Does Tomsgates have dog flaps and cat doors with chip ?
No, because chip systems and delicate locks do not guarantee the longevity we intend with our doors. But no problem, our doors have special features that might make you not need a chip door after all. Read more …
Is there an insert for a sliding door with a cat door or dog door ?
You can only get such a sturdy and tight insert from the manufacturer of your windows because it must be made with the profiles that fit in your sliding window. Note: you will then have a heavy, inconvenient panel about 2 meters long ! A door through the wall is often more convenient. Read more …
Can a wooden door be installed in a PVC door ?
Certainly! Our door can be installed in PVC, aluminum, wood, steel, … as well as in walls and in glass. But never put a cat door in a fire door! Be sure to have a look at the photos of where customers installed their door. See photos …