The versatile 'door mount' is what most people think of as a pet door: Cut a hole in the back door and screw it on. They are all designed to easily install in a flat surfaced, solid core door. If you've got something different, you might find some help on our 'Installation Problems' page.

However, there are quite a few considerations including how well the door seals, insulation value, appropriate size for the pet, wind resistance and specific features to name a few. We've presented a great deal of detailed information to help you with this selection process.

Some of these doors are 'self-framing' which is an important feature. If you get a self-framing pet door, be sure to confirm that your door thickness is within the adjustment range.

All of these pet doors come with a locking cover, or other method of locking the door shut, unless otherwise noted.

Remember that all electronic / magnetic pet doors, custom dimension pet doors, kennel use types and inside only types are found in different sections (see buttons to left). One of those could be a better choice for your situation.

However, there is a whole class of pet doors commonly referred to as 'cat flaps' which are specifically for cats. These are found in our 'Just for Cats' section.

Dog door installation in a door is by far the most common situation. So there are lots of different brands. Most of these are just 'me too' models. Shown on this page are the dog doors we think will best meet your needs. Everything else is shown on "Other Dog Doors".

Cat Mate and Dog Mate