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.
848530
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.
848531
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.
848532
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.
848533
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.
368616
I don't see why not. I have a friend whose cat uses it to stay warm sometimes. :o))))
1097801
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.
874405
I would not use it for wet food. You could, functionally, but I wouldn't risk the health of my cat.
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I don't think cold would affect it. However, mine got wet because a raccoon tried getting at the food and pushed the entire device into my pond, I had it secured but not well enough. I dried it all out as best I could but rust set in and the device became inoperative. It worked great until then, much better than 2 other devices I had tried before. So, if you can keep it dry, you should be OK.
1321397
my kitty tube sits outside I leave a little dry food inside only when it snows is this ok
1959750
I never froze mine but that might be ok to keep it fresh,freeze part and keep some out to feed
674016
These mats work great for outdoor animals during the winter to keep them warm. Get a large Tupperware container, cut a hole in it for the opening, cover the bottom with towels, put 1 or 2 of these over the towels without overlapping them, then cover the mats with one layer of towel for insulation. Now your cat or other animal has a nice dry warm place to sleep when it's cold outside. Also, no they cannot be pierced easily.
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I'm sorry, I really have no idea. I do have two cats, but I have no reason to try this with them. I suppose it would if the bowl you're using is small enough that they really have to work at getting around the device to get at the food. I'm sorry I can't be of any help with this question!
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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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I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
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I really never checked the temperature of it I use it to keep my cat warm outside and put a blanket on it ? Sorry I couldn't be of more help
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serendipity: Well. We built a kind of cat house for the feral cats that came to us. It is insulated. We live in the mountains, so it snows here. There is a shelf inside the house where the heat pad sits. They seem to use this cat condo when it snows, mostly. Also, covered porch area with a love seat, with blankets and tarp, with heated lap blanket. Cats are creatures of comfort. It is likely the cat will use the heat pad when it gets cold. I know you are worried the cat will suffer the cold, but it seems to me you are doing the best you can to help a fellow creature.
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I don't know why not. When the ice melts it will stay inside the icepack and not get the food wet.
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Hi Stacey, I actually am using this in a different way than what it is intended... I have it running inside 2 inch PVC pipe that has 5 Chicken water nipples drilled into it for my chicken watering system... I assume you could wrap a 2 inch pipe with this item to keep it from freezing, but I've never tried it.
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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.
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Tina; As far as I know there is no way to keep things from freezing. If you have a way to put it some place warmer because it keeps things 30-40 degrees cooler than the outside temps, that may help.