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It allows them to leave or come as they wish without your approval or supervision. However, it&#039;s important to keep your pet inside at night. Cats that roam are more active at night, which could result in them killing other animals, such as rodents, birds and frogs.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;When choosing a pet flap, it&#039;s important to consider the dimensions of your pet and whether it will fit in the doorway. Modern pet flaps are designed to be adaptable and can be adjusted to allow only in or out-only access. Some even come with locks that can be locked to ensure your pet can&#039;t leave at specific times of the day or night.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;You can put a pet flap inside your patio doors that are already in place or a double-glazed door using frames made of UPVC frame or an aluminium frame. 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