can you use the kitty pad outside if it's kept in a kitty house/enclosure?
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Hi there - I'm not certain if it can be used outside. Since it does contain a plug-in heating pad inside the cushion, my concern would be that the electric cord would come into contact with water. Something to think about . . . I did see other pads in Amazon that are made for outdoor use. Why not take a look at those? Good luck!
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The pad is inside a plush bed. It would need to be dry. Ours is inside a shed, with a heavy-duty extension cord running from the house. No problems.
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I would say "No" because it is plugged into an outlet. I would recommend this cat bed for inside only.
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The box says the K&H; heater can be used indoors and outdoors. We use ours outside in a small cat shelter. The cat hardly leaves it on a cold day.
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The Heated K&H Outdoor Kitty House would be the more sturdy of the two and provide sufficient heat. It has an excellent thick heating pad you put inside which is very cushionyyy. I took off the plastic on both sides since the movement of the plastic seemed to scare the feral cats away. Heating pad is warm for them and works with the heat of their own bodies. Keep this out of the rain and wind. Garage would be perfect if for a feral cat, otherwise place it where it wont get wet and battered by wind and where dogs cant get to the cats. I bought this for our feral cat we have had since a kitten when her mother put her up on our wall and left her there. We took her in and kept her in our garage and she has always remained very warm, and that was 2 years ago. She roams the neighborhood but always comes back at night for food and her house.
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The ad states you can put it out anywhere outside, as it is waterproof, but I decided to put mine on the front porch (south side), covered, to keep it out of north winds. The heated pad is really neat.
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Not that I noticed... Take kitty to vet. Being the pad in a Baggie if u have to
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Yes, I only use it outdoors. I put it in the shed if rain is expected, though.
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Cage construction would be fine outside - plastic and metal. The problem would be water would collect in the platforms and bottom pan. Some shelter would be necessary for protection from extreme heat and the elements (rain). Ours is used exclusively inside to separate 1 outside (not declawed) cat from our indoor (declawed) cats. We added a 5 foot extension to allow our outside cat more exercise room when he is inside. Serves our needs well!
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I wouldn't combine a warming pad AND straw...I would be concerned about fire. If you are talking about the Extreme Weather Kitty Pad with fleece cover, I have one and it is not flexible at all. My cats like it but it is made to lay on a flat floor. Since I only have 1 cat using the Kitty Tube, I have stuffed straw in about 3/4 of it. My cat crawls in and makes a nest. Since the tube is so full, it really is quite warm for him. I check the straw every few days and add more (and cat nip too) as needed.
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I have this pad. I have it outside in a cat house. So far so good, it's been working 4 months now. I have 2 medium size male cats who sleep on it when it gets cold.
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Unless the manufacturer says it is ok, I would say no to outside unless it is in a enclosure that sheds moisture.....
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Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had... » Read More Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= « Show Less
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No, you can use it outside or inside, if you have hardwood or other non carpet.
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I believe it is. It does come with a leopard-print puff cushion. Initially I had taken that out, and only used straw, which is a good choice also; however, the cats only used it with cushion. I actually have a feral mom that came , and she has placed her 2 kittens inside. This is their current home. If you can, you can search Amazon for outdoor cathouse heatpads (I also purchased this). It can be used inside this house very nicely. I got an outdoor electric stake timer to keep pad on dusk to dawn, or non-stop. These are all extras for this house. It is a very well made and Insulated home, perfect for rigid temps. It is a wonderful thing to buy and do!!!!!
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you could use it outdoors, but I wouldn't without some protection. See e.g. http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/cablingcat5/f/cat5outdoors.htm
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We placed ours in an upside down plastic sterilyte container. We cut a hole in the side for a door and the pad lies on the plastic lid. All is well. The barn cat was toasty and safe in there this morning. It was zero degrees last night.
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The cord on our Kitty pad gets wet. It actually is buried in snow right now. We do not have problems. Ours is inside a house but it is partially outside going to the outlet. Our outlet is made for outside use. Our feral cats love it!
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Yes, you can, especially if you've kept the original cardboard package sleeve it comes in. We keep ours this way in the living room behind a book case so it's handy when I want to grill on our large covered front porch while it's raining cats & dogs outside.