I feed a feral cat & was thinking of putting this on my patio to keep her out of the weather when she eats. Will this work?
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depending on where you live. It is heavy duty enough for my kids (8 & 2) to play in. But I don't think it'll stand up to rain, high winds, freezing weather, etc. There's also a mesh "window" on the top, so it could potentially rain on the cat.
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Yes, but (and I'm still not sure why this is STILL on Amazon) the rods are filled with some sort of fibreglass and they snap easily - causing intense pain. Just thankful none went into my eyes. Dangerous product.
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I think it may be a bit large and may not withstand any weather you may get. Its more of an indoor/good weather tent. I would suggest a kennel-type shelter. Maybe look on craigslist for a used one.
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We use the 12" x 18" pad in a "house" on the covered front porch for feral cats for 8 or 9 winters. We purchased additional pads (same size) for family cats that like to sleep in the garage in the winter. The heat is activated by the weight of the cat so you need to put a book or something on it for a few minutes to test it. Ours are all still working.
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I think it is fantastic and it worked wonderfully for the feral cat in my yard. She took to it immediately! But it is round, and i do not think there is room inside for a heated water dish or food. it think the water would spill as the cat entered and exited - and the same for the food.
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It might work for that, I use it outside to keep the cats off of our cars and it is not very effective. I think using it in a close proximity would be effective.
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I'm unsure. I placed mine in a cedar cat house for a feral cat. I put some fleece around it, as it says to not put anything on top of the pad except it's own fleece cover. It works nicely directly placed on the wooden floor of the cat house. Doesn't get too hot. Good luck!
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I use it outside to keep the cats away. It will keep all strays away. It works well outside, and it also works in the rain.
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I don't think that would work. The collar would irritate the cat's neck too much. I believe the directions also tell you not to do that.
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I used this in my garage to keep ferel cats out. It worked very well for that. Once the cats were out I am working on bats in my attic, it seems to work for this also. Time will tell I have only had it on for a week or two. The weather here has not been very warm until the last few nights, that's when the bats like to come out.
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Absolutely! I use it outside whenever my cats or someone else's cats "mark" territory. Works great. May have to reapply if heavy rains occur within 72 hrs of application.
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I have mine sitting on my covered porch. It also sits low to the ground. I would guess that if it is in a backyard where it's going to have snow/rain you should elevate it on something and possibly tie it down with a bungee cord/something on top. It has some heft to it, but mine is plastic with a wooden bottom. It's good, but if you need heavy duty, the Kitty tube is much stronger and heavier.
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It depends. Some cats like to sleep together. Some don't. I believe that it would fit them all. However, I would buy one, see how it works out, and if it does, then buy another one. The kittens are going to be growing so they will eventually need at least one more. The feral cat shelter is made extremely well and keeps rain out. However, I would place it on top of a table in an area close to your home. The table should have slats or an opening for water to drain out of. You don't want the cats wading through water to get in. Plus I believe the feral cat shelter affords more protection when it's off the ground.
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Hi Irene,Sadly this product did not work outside to thwart my neighbors cat who got into using my patio flower boxes. I then tried orange oil, pricey did not work. I ended up fencing these areas. A friend has your same inside problem and put tin foil down and little by little her cat is coming back to the litter box.
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Sorry, I don't have any experience with that. I was using it to get rid of chipmunks. We don't have any outdoor cats in the area.
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It stays on. I use mine outside. My feral cat loves it. I placed it in her redwood kitty condo. We get freezing temps here in the winter. Excellent product, I will be buying another one as a spare.
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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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Of course with anything, you would want to keep it covered (i.e. tarp, an awning etc), however, I bought this for my friend who had a stray cat, and the cat was extremely happy all winter long. I have had my own for several years now for my stray cats (I keep it under an awning) and my strays have been happy year after year.
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As long as the pad and cord is in good condition, I don't think there should be an issue. I have a plastic Kitty Tube house with foam insulation and bedding. The mat gets warm, but maintains a safe temperature. I highly recommend the mat, it was literally a lifesaver for the feral cat(s). Thinking about buying a second one this fall.