Can you use this to keep food from freezing outdoors? I have 2 outdoor cats I care for.
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absolutely. if it keeps water from freezing itll keep food or whatevers in it from freezing. As it doesnt draw a lot of electricity, it would work best if its slightly enclosed... like a wooden box. Not knowing where you live, Im not sure how extreme your temps are, all i can say is i live in n Idaho and the temp at night latelys been down in the single digits. I liked mine so much i bought another one for the ducks. the ponds frozen over now.
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I have used this bowl for the past few winters for our 2 outdoor cats but I only use it for its intended purpose, water. Our temps in northern Michigan often get 10 below zero or more during the cold days of January. I would see no problem if you use dry cat food BUT canned food may prove to be problematic; I do think the food would freeze. Hope this helps, if not please be a bit more specific on what type of food you plan to use.
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I have used as a water dish and it keeps the water from freezing in very cold weather. I have never used to prevent food from freezing. I have a feral cat that I feed. I have also taken him to the VET for neutering (had to catch him using a trap) and once took pictures of a badly swollen paw so the VET would prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection and fed that to him using those pill pouches you buy at pet stores. It keeps a whole bowl of water from freezing but I don't know about something more solid. I only give this cat dry food.
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This works like it is advertised for water. It get gold here and I have never had my pets water freeze. I think it would work food if it isn't too thick/deep, if you use canned food. I wish I knew for sure, but I don't have any to experiment today, as it is in the teens right now.
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I've never used it for that. However, it might be worth trying in advance, if you plan to go away on a trip.It might be better with dry food than canned.
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No. I don't see how one could and I don't think it would be a good idea. This is a great and useful thing for giving cats a taste of the outdoors, or even using it indoors to keep them from getting under foot, but you still need to monitor them when they're in it.
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I held off feeding my outdoor cat and then I put a small bowl of wet food inside the tube one time to introduce the Tube. Putting the food right near the door is also a good idea. He will go in as soon as it is cold enough unless he has a warmer place to sleep somewhere else. You didn't mention if you have blankets or straw in the Tube. Your cat may not like blankets and prefer straw.
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I put left over wet food into the fridge. My two cats don't mind eating it cold, but most times I put it into the microwave for 15 seconds. I do not leave wet food outside.
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I think it would okay without in cool weather, but I do refrigerate it because its smell becomes stronger without and then my kitties won't eat it. I think it does this quicker than other cheap cat foods (that my cats insist on eating most of the time) because its ingredients are actually real food vs. meat-by-products ...
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If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If... » Read More If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. « Show Less
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If you want to use insulation only...I don't think it will keep it from freezing. If you wrap it with Heat Tape and insulation...yes, it will keep it from freezing. Heat tape works great on jobs like that.
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my kitty tube sits outside I leave a little dry food inside only when it snows is this ok
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yes, just make sure the temp difference between outside and inside isn't great. Like is shouldn't be freezing outside
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No. It is not designed for freezing. Also the metal locking parts may become very brittle. Try a softer plastic designed for freezing.
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It is not a good idea to place any food near an outdoor cat sleeping area because the food, even leftover crumbs, will attract predators. For the security of sleeping cats, place their food away from their sleeping quarters.
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no, no, no !!! doing so will let outside animals ( rats, other cats, even birds, etc...) eat too. just rethink it very closely. i use mine for two large dogs, inside of my house, and just love it!
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I love my feeders, I have 3 of them. I keep one in the house in the cold weather. When snow or ice freezes on top I can't unscrew them. So you could bring it in overnight and then it would thaw out and easy to unscrew. Richard
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My cats are indoor cats. I would not advise leaving this cat cave (let alone your kitty) out in the snow, wind and freezing weather. The cat cave is not water proof either.
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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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I don't think so, only when it's below freezing. Plug it in outside & as soon as it gets cold you'll know for sure if it's working. Great item for my feral porch kitties
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You could put ice under it, but the tray wouldn't fit in the glass bottom. I suppose you could freeze the bottom and then use it outdoors, but don't count on it keeping the food cold for very long. I really like this, but it isn't made for putting anything under it.