What heated pad works best with the Kitty Tube? I have a Kitty Tube and I use the Snuggle Safe heated disk, I would prefer to use an electric heated pad instead, the past winter was brutal, there were quite a few days with below zero temperatures and I...
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I asked the The Kitty Tube manufacturers about this for myself a few weeks ago because they had had a low voltage heating pad on their website and then it wasn't there. I was told they will be offering a new, improved version soon. Contact them directly and they could tell you more.
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Hi Sharon, Because our kitty already had the flat K& H pad, we decided to return this one with the hood, though it was really cute. I did take a good look at it and I think it would provide enough heat. We have been leaving ours on almost all day and she never wants to be away from it. For a four pounder, it should be perfect. Our cat is 14 pounds! I hope this helps!
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If you read up online one is preferred but I don't remember which. We use an electric warming pad with removable fleece cover which we wash once the weather warms up.
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This is THE BEST BED for kitties! I put a throw blanket over this little bed, because it does get warm. There is no adjusting mechanism. My cat often digs under the blanket, because she likes it warm. The good thing about it though is that when the cat isn't in the bed, it's not really warm to the touch; it seems to increase in warmth in response to her body temperature. Mine are over a year old now, and still going strong!
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I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two... » Read More I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. « Show Less
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Not sure about the temperature. BUT, if you purchase the Snuggle Safe, which you heat in your miro-wave, it should last about 6 hours, then you have to re-heat it. Put alot of fleece blankies in the condo. Keep the condo away from the freezing winds and rain-snow! If the cat can come inside, let that happen. If not, make sure the cat is warm, and warm water in their bowl, which you may need to do alot! Same if it is a dog! NOT GOOD to leave ANY animal outside in that type of weather!
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i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every night i dont think he would use the kitty tunnel.... i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every... » Read More i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every night i dont think he would use the kitty tunnel.... « Show Less
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I have 3 garage cats and 3 thermo blankets. I wrap each in a thick blanket to protectfrom claws and wash the blankets occasionally. I believe the manufacturer advises notto leave unattended, but check their instructions. As for safety, can you put it onsomething non flammable? Great product, cats love it. Check with the mfgr.
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Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1385576083&sr;=1-4&keywords;=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old. Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these:... » Read More Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1385576083&sr;=1-4&keywords;=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old. « Show Less
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You can get heat reflective beds and pair them with a snuggle safe disc (microwaveable bed warmer). Also, you can line a cat house with emergency blankets -the heat reflective kind runners use post-marathon. All of these things are available on Amazon at a reasonable price ... if your kitty must stay outdoors. Even the garage would be better in that weather :)
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Yes. You can also use a low heat pad in colder temperature. Some of soft blanket for them to huddle together to build up their own body heat. Just like you under a blanket. Thanks for taking care of the little ones
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No, my K&H; Thermo-Kitty heated cat beds do not have a temperature settings. I leave both of mine plugged in and on all the time. . . year round. I cannot feel the heat unless I rest my hand on the bed for several seconds. The weight of the cat is enough so that the heat from the heating pad inside the cat bed seeps out to heat where the kitty sits on the cat bed. The cats LOVE the heated cat beds.
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I just used K&H; self warming pad, with old small blanket I had laying around. I also had it up on my deck & had it wind block with a tarp. I made sure I had it turned out of the wind & snow could not get in. Hope this will help you :)
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I use a heated blanket and have had no issues. Can't comment on a heated mattress pad, though.
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The mat has a built-in electric heater. I have it plugged into an outdoor outlet. It keeps the mat from being very cold but doesn't really heat the interior all that much. My cat like it though.
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If it gets down into the 30's (Farenheit) or colder, I'd put an electric pet bed heater under this to keep the kitty warm. That's what I've done in both my garage and in a box on my front porch for the two feral kitties who have claimed my property as theirs. I also put half of a micro fleece blanket wrapped in a donut shape around this pad, so the cats have a bit of a "bowl" to snuggle down into.
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I have the heated version and it has a heated floor that you blow up so it's somewhat like a heated, air mattress. I have not seen the non-heated version. But if it gets below freezing in your area, I recommend the heated version for your animal. It took a couple days for my feral cat to get in it, but she loves it now.