Your pet is a member of the family. Whether you’ve got a dog, cat, bird, or pet snake, you probably love your pet like it were a child.
And just like looking after a child, caring for a pet requires you to pet-proof your home.
Sliding doors are one of the greatest areas you should focus on when you have a pet of any kind. A damaged or faulty sliding door can present a number of risks to your pet, which is why we encourage all pet owners to get their sliding doors repaired ASAP.
Here’s why pet owners need to keep an eye on sliding door damage, and how our team at We Fix Sliding Doors can help:
Faulty sliding doors can result in your pet escaping
If your pet is a talented little Houdini (or Hound-ini) and can escape from just about anywhere, a faulty sliding door could be the perfect place for them to perform their next trick. This is especially true if your sliding door doesn’t quite close properly, and there’s a gap left in your door. Cats, in particular, are master-mind escape artists when presented with a tiny door gap. We’ve seen cats defy the laws of physics, shrinking their bodies to get through a gap that even a mouse would struggle getting through!
So, if your sliding door is faulty or damaged, it’s best to get it repaired immediately. Pets are great at escaping through seemingly impossible spaces, which creates a risk of them getting lost, hurt or stolen.
Damaged sliding doors can cause an injury to your pet
Cracked glass can present a big hazard to your furry friend, especially for dogs. If your dog has a habit of scratching on the glass when it sees something outside, a crack in the glass could one day lead to a shatter, which would be catastrophic for any pet.
Reinforcing small glass cracks in your sliding door, or having doors with large cracks replaced are both highly advisable to avoid several hours at the vet!
Faulty pet door
If your pet door is old, rusty or prone to getting jammed, this is another potential risk which you should seek to eliminate. Changing an old, worn out pet door could be key to preventing an incident like your pet getting a cut paw, or getting stuck in the door itself.
Don’t risk harming your pet just because of a faulty or damaged sliding door – call up the team at We Fix Sliding Doors and give your pet the safe home it deserves. Our friendly team of legends fix all problems regarding sliding doors. From roller replacements to our famous Miracle Track Cover, there’s nothing we can’t do. Get in touch with our team for an inspection and quote today, and get your door fixed pronto!
