What prevents insects, rodents or other animals from getting inside?
Insects and small animals cannot push their way in through the pet door. Since the flap is sealed and doesnt hang open, if larger animals do not see an opening they dont have an interest. Most animals need a little conditioning to get used to using a pet door and wont push against something that isnt already open. Keeping all food and water away from the area of the pet door, inside or outside the opening will also help.