I will be using this on a covered porch for a stray cat..I was wondering if a heavy duty trash bag wrapped around the outside would help insulate it?
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I dont know your weather but if it was where i am from I would consider a water heater wrap then the heavy duty tarp to keep it dry (or trash bag). I would also secure the top and bottom by drilling holes and use a nuts and bolts. Just an idea.
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Probably would not help insulate it, but a fleece blanket inside would be good and it's washable. Also, I had to screw the top to the bottom because we have high winds in my area but it was easy to do. I really like it for my cat who insists on being outdoors even in colder weather.
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I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside cats use it every day. I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside... » Read More I have mine on a covered porch and it came through it's first winter snows and many windy downpours without any damage and looks good. It might not fare as well if used out in the open during a heavy snowfall. Perhaps you could place it under an evergreen tree for some extra protection from snow. On my covered porch, it definitely protects the cats' food from becoming waterlogged. I did cut and tape two inexpensive plastic placemats to protect the floor. This can be taken out and cleaned and put right back in. About one year later, I'm very satisfied with this product and my several outside cats use it every day. « Show Less
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Yes it is, though I did put mine up against a bush. If you have 60 mile an hour winds, no guarantee's.:)If you are using this for a outdoor feral, or semi-feral cat, I would find someone who could drill a hole in the back. Does not need to be as large as the entrance. Feral cats need an entry and an exit to feel safe. I also suggest, SnuggleSafe. They are round disks with a fleeze pad. The disk can be micro-waved, put back in the pad, and under a blanket in the igloo. They stay warm for quite some time! Meow:)
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I add some kitty litter in the bag prior and after use, I just toss it in a another trash bag and dispose in the trash can. But that's just me. There may be better options.
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I have not found any part of the diaper bag to be very well insulated. I love the bag, but wish it had better insulation. Nonetheless, I'd still recommend it. It's been very reliable and I've been pleased overall.
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I have left it outside in the summer with a plastic cover over it, but it folds up nicely and I hang it in my garage for the winter, I suppose it could be left outside during the winter if you covered it with a plastic grill cover.
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Mine is outside in the exact location you're speaking of. I've had no trouble with it at all. I decided to use a garbage bag over my new one, but my old one still works fine and I never covered it.
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I have heard that you should put aluminum foil on the ground before putting your sleeping bag over it. What it does it reflects your body heat instead off letting the cold ground absorb it but I would use a non perforated one as the perforated ones should be used on the roof to let moisture escape. I don't think you would want moisture from the ground to enter your home.
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Nope, not insulated. I used Reflectix silver roll insulation (non-toxic) and attached it to the floor, walls and ceiling with Gorilla tape along the seams. It worked well for my outdoor cats, as it reflects back their own body heat. I'm not sure if a dog would chew on the insulation or not, but it's pretty rigid and the tape will hold it securely in place.
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I don't think it would hold up well in weather. Outside, I would use a tree! My parents have a large cat cage with a huge trunk from an old tree within - the cats love it.
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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.
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I'm in a rescue group and we got some "bird cage covers" -- they are washable cotton type with "ties" and you can put them around the cat condos. They come in different sizes so you may ck that out.
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It might be ok to keep outside. The top is just a flip top however there is another plastic piece that seals the the inside bag area and it has to he pushed down to dump the waste in. Also I'm not sure how much waste there is with a dog and maybe how big your dog is. I use it for my cats litter clean up and I can go more than a week before having to dispose of it. I'm not sure how much help this was.
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Mine is installed on a wooden exterior door. It is not insulated, but has hollow sections inside the door. If you can cut the right sized hole on both sides then you should be able to install this cat/dog door.
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If I recall, the instructions said to leave it exposed, but I wrapped a plastic trash bag around mine to give extra insulation and to keep this cable dry.
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Yes and no. No, you cannot wrap it with the material touching the cat. Yes, you can make an air gap heat shield bending the material to shape and securing it to the frame/body approx one inch way from cat in all places.
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the directions say it is too stay outdoors, mine ie out on front porch for the winter covered up with a burlap bag which is what they say to do with it in the winter, i just hope it survives the cold winter we are having.