My rescued cat lives in our garage (refused to stay in the house) and sleeps on the sofa. Will this be safe to leave on the sofa where she sleeps to keep warm this winter?
2011650
The company says that it should be on a hard surface with no padding/insulation on top or beneath as it can cause overheating and thus a fire hazard. It seems many people are successfully using the bed that way but just thought I would pass on the official answer to that question
2011651
Yes, I leave mine plugged in all day and my cat just goes and lays on it when he wants. The pad gets warm but never hot. He loves this thing in the winter!
2011652
I think so- I placed mine in a dog-bed (so two or more cats could snuggle) and have had no problem. The mats don't get really warm; I'd say the temp was just right.
2011653
I leave mine plugged in, on the couch, constantly. It's warm only when the cat lies on it.
2011654
I would say yes, but you must be sure it won't get wet. You can buy another type more intended for outside weather that is safer in case water gets on it. The Thermo-Kitty turns fully on when the cat gets on it, my cats live on them, love them.
2011655
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.
2011656
Absolutely. My cats love these! It keeps them toasty, but doesn't get hot. And, it will keep your couch from getting too hairy! Because my cats spend most of their day on these heated cushions, I cover them with an old towel. Easier to wash the towel than the cushion. I live in Chicago so these are plugged in continuously from September to April. Your kitty will be so grateful!
2011657
Yes - I also have a feral tom that comes into my home. He uses my pad on a window carpeted window shelf - no heat problems.
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I use mine outside for feral cats and they love it. I had put some catnip on it in the beginning to attract them which worked immediately. The cat lies directly on the pad which picks up the body heat. As long as the cat lays on it it stays warm. Mine love it and also a blue one that's a bit larger from another manufacturer. It's listed on Amazon as well. It works the same way but it's a little bit bigger and plushier.
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Since I use mine outdoors in a cat house for the local strays, I do place an old thin towel on top of the light fleece cover that the warmer comes with. This way I can wash it and the cover doesn't get dirty. I would not use a cat bed on top of it. I'd be concerned that the bottom of the bed would get heated, but not the cat.
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Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great purchase. It's made so very well it will last for years and years. Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great... » Read More Violet: I have not had this house through the winter yet. It is so well built and you can get the heating pad with it like I did and your kitties should be warm all winter. I think with the pad it should be fine in the coldest of temperatures. Getting in and out of it in the snow might be a problem as the opening is right on the bottom. I always clean area's for my birds and will add the area in front of the house for the cat. It is very sturdy and should have no problem at all covered with snow still keeping them warm. Hope this helps with your decision. I really do think this is a great purchase. It's made so very well it will last for years and years. « Show Less
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Yes, the cat would most likely be safe. The fan has no blades and is very lightweight. It rotates softly and easily so if the cat does knock it over, it should be safe. Good luck!
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I have mine in the fabric of the sofa and they're doing fine. No one can tell they're there and it keeps the cat from clawing. I'm very pleased.
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Depends on the size of the garage and what you mean by super cold. If the cats have a nice box with a blankee in the bottom. If you leave the heater on to heat the garage and not just turn it on at the last minute. If it's going to be sub-zero. Your best bet would be to get a cat bed heating pad that they sell here on Amazon. Then you won't have to heat the whole garage and they'll be toasty. It'd save electricity too.
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My cat walked across the couch and set it off and now will not go near it but yes if you don't need to cover the couch you can drape it over because the battery/alarm pack is heavy enough to hold it in place. Plus couch pillows don't set it off either. I can't believe I have struggled for so many years and in one week it solved my pet/ furniture issues!!
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I live in Southern California and it is only really cold on occasion. I have a regular kitty bed in the kennel now but will add straw if she needs more insulation.
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It can go either way. The heating portion is sandwiched between thin layers of foam and it's warm on both sides when the cat is laying on it. The light side the plush side but the other side is warm too. The cats love it.
759342
Just keep the cat inside a warm home. Or inside somewhere its warm like humans live in. Just wondering. Sounds like you don't need a cat box shelter, need to keep it inside a warm place so it can run free.
1291451
Absolutely, this is not an outdoor bed. It is for indoor use only. The bed has a heating pad that is activated when the cat lays in it, and warms enough to make them cozy. My cat is hard to get out of this bed, but I would never put it outside for him. They do have other beds that can be used outside and they are waterproof. I don't think this one is, in any case I wouldn't trust it to be.
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I plug mine in at the beginning of winter and leave it plugged in until spring. It goes "off" when the cat is not sleeping on it. When the cat gets back on it, it warms back up. It is not totally off, but on a sleep mode, not very warm (best way I can describe it.)
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it depends on your cat's personality I guess - our cat is about 18 or 19 lbs and she laid there and slept and it worked beautifully. We had ours wedged in pretty tight as our car is small and our bags would have prevented our cat from doing this, but I suppose if a pet tried to climb out they may jar it loose, still, that's just speculation.
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Keep it in a remote area and slowly move it into the common area of the home. Once the cat feels safe start leaving a door open for it to come abd go. If it gets scated it will run back to the crate for protection. Mine live in their crates, they feel safe in them. Doors are always open to allow them to cone and go.
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You don't have to worry. It does not get hot. The children and pet will be fine. Never had an issue of any kind. It's sturdy so it would just fall over. My 2 cats had no issue with it last winter. But I would keep the cord out of the way for safety reasons (don't want anyone falling over it) and place it were the children will not play with the control buttons on the front.
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Just give it time. 50 degrees is actually perfectly warm for a cat. They generally do not need true heat till the temps get into the 30's. I highly recommend the outlet plug that is temp controlled. Mine turns on at 40 degrees. It took my little outdoor stray (that I have had for 16 years and just refuses to come inside with the other cats) about 2 weeks to decide the house was great. But she still only goes in if the temp gets below about 38. I assume that is when she actually starts feeling cold and seeks a heat source. God Bless you for taking good care of your cat