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What Is The Best Microchip Cat Flap for 2021?

What Is The Best Microchip Cat Flap? See Our Top UK Picks for 2021

Are other cats invading your home, eating your cat’s dinner or generally terrorising them?

A microchip cat flap could be just what you need, but which one?

15th November 2021

PetSafe SmartDoor Pet Door Review

PetSafe SmartDoor Pet Door Review

If you need a larger microchip pet door for a large cat or small dog this Sureflap looks like a good choice on paper.

But is it any good in real life?

15th November 2021

Cat Mate Elite Microchip Cat Flap Review

Cat Mate Elite Microchip Cat Flap Review

Elite Microchip Cat Flap by Pet Mate was an early entry into the microchip cat flap arena

Does it still cut the mustard? Find out in our review >>

15th November 2021

Pet Mate Cat Mate Microchip Cat Flap Review

Pet Mate Cat Mate Microchip Cat Flap Review

Interested in buying the Pet Mate Cat Mate Microchip Cat Flap?

Read this review to discover the good, the bad and whether it is worth spending your cash on

15th November 2021

Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap Review

Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap Review

The Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap is one of the biggest sellers, but is it right for you?

Read about the features, functionality and our thoughts to find out

15th November 2021

Sureflap Dual Scan Microchip Cat Flap Review

Sureflap Dual Scan Microchip Cat Flap Review

The Sureflap Dualscan Microchip Cat Flap allows you to keeps cats in as well as out, very useful for most owners.

But how does the rest of it stack up?

15th November 2021

How To Solve Typical Microchip Cat Flap Problems

How To Solve Typical Microchip Cat Flap Problems

While microchip cat flaps are easy to use, some technical issues may arise.

Learn more about microchip cat flap problems here.

18th October 2021

What is a Microchip Cat Flap?

What is a Microchip Cat Flap?

Want to know how a microchip chip cat flaps work?

This post includes everything you need to know, including what features they include and what to look out for

18th October 2021

Why Is My Cat Meowing? How To Speak Cat

Cat meowing is your cat’s primary language. They do it for a variety of reasons, and sometimes it can be hard to discover the meaning behind your cats meow. The first rule of thumb here is that our cats do not meow to one another, but have developed meows purely to communicate with people.

21st August 2021

Five ways you can help build your blind pet’s confidence 

When pet owners find out that their beloved companion has lost their sight, it can be pretty daunting news to hear. But with a few adjustments and unwavering support, you can help your four-legged pal build their confidence back up in no time at all. The Tailster team has rounded up their top five tips on how to help your blind pet deal with their loss of vision.

21st August 2021

Cigarettes and Pets – The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

Most people have heard of the term secondhand smoke and how harmful it can be. Even after brief exposure, secondhand smoke has been proven to have health effects on both adults and children. Surely these harmful toxins and chemicals would therefore have a negative effect on animals as well?

21st August 2021

Can You Really Train Your Cat?

Cats are oddballs at times, but nonetheless cute. We adore them for their detached personalities and their quirky behaviour, but did you know that you can actually train your cat? We’re not referring to litter-box training which, while useful, is a pretty basic skill. Instead, we’re talking about much much more…

21st August 2021

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