Pet Doors 101 Buying Guide

A pet door is more than just a door. It's a guarantee of no more midnight chaperoning of your pee-frantic dog. It means being able to settle into your easy chair and actually stay in your comfy spot without the cat acting like some aggrieved foreign diplomat because you won't let it go ratting. No, a pet door is not a door; it's a deliverance.

The selection of pet doors at iPetDoor.com is extensive, and knowing which type would be best for you and your pets isn't always easy. In our pet door buying guide, we offer some brief but helpful explanations of the benefits that each kind of door would provide. Your dogs will thank you - and by dogs we mean your aching feet.

Pet Doors Overview

Need a bird's eye view of dog doors and cat doors? Our pet doors overview is a great place to start.

Measuring Your Pet for a Pet Door

Pet doors are the next best thing to doorknob-capable pets, but they do require a bit of preparation. One size does NOT fit all. By measuring your pet before installing a dog door or cat door, you'll help ensure their comfort. In this guide, we offer some helpful information on how to calculate the correct height and width of your pet. You'll also learn how to translate those numbers into the right door height, width, and flap size.

Electronic Pet Doors

Electronic pet doors are the smart and easy way to keep outside pets and inside pets separated. And if your cat is into power trips, just wait until it discovers it can open and close the pet door at will.

Pet Door Installation

Pet door installation is usually a do-it-yourself job that requires some basic know-how and a few tools. Even if you're not Bob Vila or Martha Stewart, our guide to pet door installation will help you to fake it pretty well.