Measuring Pets for Pet Doors

Wondering how to begin with a pet door installation? Brisbane residents have quite a few options, but each begins with an accurate measurement of the pet. Remember, your pet won’t always be a puppy. When he’s older, he may have arthritis or sore joints, making it difficult to pass through the pet door. That’s why it is important to measure pet doors properly.

Measuring a Pet for a Door

Typically, dog doors come in three to four sizes, depending on the brand. You’ll also find several colours and styles. Regardless of what it looks like, how you install it is crucial. First, determine your pet’s size. That will help when ordering the right door and positioning it on the wall or in the door. You need a door that gives pets a two-inch leeway as it passes through.

How to Determine Your Pet’s Size

Using a measuring tape, measure the dog from the top of his or her shoulders, down to the bottom of the front legs. Write this size down so you don’t forget it. Hold the measuring tape at the widest part of the dog’s body: usually across the back. Write this measurement down as the width.

Take the measurement from the dog’s belly to the ground. This will help when you install the door. The pet needs to pass through the door comfortably, without struggling.

Pet owners with multiple pets should use the measurement from the largest dog to choose a size, but position the door at a height that is comfortable for all the pets.