How to make a cat flap in a mosquito net?

Do you have a dog or a cat in your home? Does your pet keep scratching the door when it wants to go out into the garden? Do you want to install a mosquito screen but you want your pet to be free to come and go as often as it wants? In this post we show you how to make a cat flap out of a mosquito net and everything you need to consider to ensure your peace of mind and the safety of all your pets.

Characteristics of mosquito nets with cat flaps

Below you will find the main features of the mosquito nets with cat flaps:

• Made of PVCThe mosquito netting that you can buy in our online store stands out for being made of aluminum, which ensures greater durability and minimal maintenance.
• Measuresanother of the advantages of betting on our mosquito netting is that we take care of making it to measure, depending on the size you need for your doors and windows.
• OperationThe cat flap is similar to a conventional cat flap, so that your pet can pass through it and it will close just when it enters or leaves; in this way, your cat or dog will be calmer and you will avoid the entry of insects into your home.
• Ideal for houses with gardenYou can install the mosquito net with cat flap on the access door and your pet will be able to come and go as it pleases, without you having to be aware of opening and closing the mosquito net.
• SecurityMosquito nets with cat flaps are highly recommended because they allow access to your dog or cat and, at the same time, prevent insects from entering your home.

Go to buy the mosquito netting fabric

(We don't sell mosquito nets with a net, you will have to make your own).

Tips for buying a mosquito net for cats

Here are some tips that will help you to make a cat flap in a mosquito net. effective and quality:

• Location of the cat flapThe first thing to consider is where you are going to install the insect screen and the type of opening system you have, i.e., whether it is an extending or sliding door.
• SizeYou must measure the height of your dog or cat to make the right cat carrier for its size. To do this, it is recommended that you measure the width of their shoulders and the length from the chest to the back; then you have to add 5 cm to each measurement, to ensure that your pet can get in and out perfectly.
• Manual or electronicThe most advisable thing to do is to choose a traditional mosquito net, as they are more practical and easier to use; besides, you will be able to make it yourself in a simpler way.
• Installationdepends on the type of cat flap and the place where you are going to place it.
• How to accustom your petDogs and cats usually get used to their new door quickly, although the total time usually depends on the individual animal. The best thing to do is to start showing them the cat flap before installing it and let them smell it and investigate it; then, you should show them how to open it and practice your pet. If when you install it you see that he does not finish using it, the best thing to do is to play with your dog or cat, you on one side and him on the other, using a treat or his favorite stuffed animal, so that he finishes deciding to go through the screen.

How to make a cat flap in a mosquito net: step by step

Don't know how to make a cat flap in a mosquito net? Here we show you step by step everything you need to know to make your own cat flap.

1. 1. Quality mosquito nettingThe first thing to do is to opt for a mosquito net made with the best materials, such as the one you can find in our online storeThis way, you know you are choosing a durable, scratch-resistant model.
   2. Measure your petThe next thing to do is to measure the size of your dog or cat, to fix the cat flap in the correct place of the mosquito net. You must measure the width of the shoulders and the distance from the back to the chest; to these distances you must add 5 cm.
   3. Creates the cat flapWith the mosquito net already installed, regardless of whether it is fixed or sliding, the next step is to make the screen. To do this you must take into account the measurements taken previously and create the square of the screen.
   4. Cut the cat flapWhen you have the square of the cat flap, the next step is to cut this hole; to do this, ideally, you should remove the mosquito net and perform this procedure on a horizontal work table.
   5. Fixes the mosquito netTo fix it, it is best to use a professional stapler to fix the screen to the top of the screen, using several screws to fix the screen to the top. To fix it, it is best to use a professional stapler, in charge of fixing the screen to these bastions; finally, you must fix the screen to the top, using several screws to ensure its fixation and prevent it from breaking when your pet enters and leaves.
   6. Locking systemIf you must, you can install a locking system so that the cat flap remains closed when you do not want your dog or cat to leave the house, for example at night.

Go to buy the mosquito netting fabric

(We don't sell mosquito nets with a net, you will have to make your own).

In short, if your cat opens the mosquito net because it wants to go out into the garden and loses all the effectiveness of this security system, allowing insects to enter inside your home, it is best that you bet on making a cat flap in your mosquito net. What are you waiting for? Get your mosquito netting now and enjoy the maximum peace of mind and comfort in your home.