![]() ![]() If you have more than one pet, use the shoulder measurement and width of the largest one and use the rise of the smallest. Select a door that’s the next-largest in size to your measurements. When shopping for the pet door, you’ll use these two measurements. This is usually easiest by standing over your pet with a measuring tape and eyeballing from side to side rather than wrapping the tape around its shoulders or tummy (whichever is widest). Measure your pet’s width at its widest spot.The resulting number is the minimum height you’ll need when buying a pet door. The reason you subtract it is because your pet will lift his paw to go in the door. This measurement is the “rise.” Subtract the rise from the first number. Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the elbow of your pet’s front paw while it’s standing.Measure the distance from the floor to the top of your pet’s shoulder blades while it’s standing.Some cats can grow to be very large (like Maine Coons). Keep adult size in mind for felines, too. Online breed-specific resources, such as this AKC Dalmatian page, will tell you how large your dog will be when fully grown, and it’s a good idea to install the adult size pet door now. A three-month-old German shepherd is less than half the size it will eventually become. Research your pet’s breed if it’s still a puppy.Measuring your pet before you make a purchase will help you avoid buyer’s regret. Manufacturers often use the same image on different size pet doors, and if you get one that’s too small, your pet won’t use it and you’ll be out money and the time it took to install it. ![]() It’s a mistake to browse through images of pet doors, find one with a cat stepping through, and automatically assume that pet door will accommodate your cat.
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