- 1). Make sure a Catwalk door will fit your cat. The opening is 6 inches x 6-3/4 inches. An easy way to test is to draw this opening on a piece of cardboard and cut it out. Then, see if you can encourage your cat to walk through the opening.
- 2). Make sure you have a place to install the door before purchasing the cat door. Catwalk cat doors are made to fit external wooden doors or wall panels that are 5/8 inches to 2-1/4 inches wide.
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Purchase a Catwalk cat door. They are readily available online or at your local pet store. - 4). Tape the template to the door so that the bottom of the cat door is at the same height as your cat's abdomen. Check that the template is straight with a level.
- 5). Trace the template with a pencil and mark the screw holes. Make four X's on the inside corner of the outline and remove the template.
- 6). Drill holes in the middle of each X using a 1/2" drill bit. Make sure the holes are inside the outline. Then, drill the screw holes using the bit size recommended in the cat door directions.
- 7). Using a jigsaw or keyhole saw, cut along your outline from hole to hole. Place a piece of duct tape across each cut to help secure the piece until all four cuts have been made. When you are finished, remove the duct tape and the center piece.
- 8). Assemble the door. Make sure the side of the door with the lock is on the inside. Insert screws though the inside frame, the door, and then the outside frame before tightening.
- 9). Place magnetic collar on your cat and train it to use the door.
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