Create a Cat Door

Sometimes, cats just need a cat door for a reason. It could be because they need to do things outside or get fresh air, but it really doesn't matter. Creating a cat door is difficult and requires hard work. Make sure you have goggles on when working on a cat door, as chips of wood may get in your eyes. Follow these steps for tips on creating a cat door.

Preparing to Build

 * 1) Get all the supplies you will need (see Things You'll Need).[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Gather all the tools you will need to build.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) If you have long hair, put it up and try to keep it there. Otherwise, the tools might get in your hair.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 3.jpg|center]]

Measuring

 * 1) Measure the size of your cat. This will help you know what size to build the cat door. Your cat must fit through so it won't get stuck and can be able to go through easily.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 2) *Remember what length your cat is so you can build the cat door correctly.
 * 3) Get the wood. Measure the length of your cat door, depending on the length and size of your cat.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 4) *Make sure the wood you get is flat, but not too flat or thick, so it can be easy to cut through.
 * 5) Mark where you want to cut on the wood with a pencil.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Do the same thing with the door. Make sure the size of the cat door and size of the square you are going to cut, through the door are the same. This will make the door fit through.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 7.jpg|center]]

Finishing the Cat Door

 * 1) Put on your safety gear in case anything happens. Make sure you put your up and put on safety goggles.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 8.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Cut the square for the wooden cat door on the piece of wood. Use a saw to cut.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 9.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Cut the square on the door. Again, make sure the door and the cut piece of the door are the same size.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 10.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Hammer the cat door to your regular door, on the cut piece out of the door.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 11.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Make sure the door is safe for your cat. Let your cat go through the cat door to make sure.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 12.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Finished.[[Image:Create a Cat Door Step 13.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Put your hair up, otherwise the tools might come through your hair.
 * Keep your cat away while building. You will only need it when you measure it. Your cat might get hurt if it messes with any tools.
 * If you have any children, keep them away too. They may also get hurt if they stay close.
 * If you don't measure your cat first, the cat door you make may not be big enough for your cat. Measure your cat before starting to build.

Warnings

 * Do not build without your safety gear on. Small pieces of wood may get in your eyes and the tools might fall from your hand, and fall on you.

Things You'll Need

 * Something to tie your hair to keep it up
 * Tools (hammer, saw, etc.)
 * Nails
 * Wood
 * Pencil to mark the place to cut
 * Ruler to measure

Related wikiHows

 * Keep a Cat Indoors
 * Fit a Cat Flap
 * Care for Your Cat
 * Take Care of Your Cat's Basic Needs

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