I water feral cats-it will sit in a location exposed to rain/snow. Anyone successful under such conditions?
1113019
The bucket is about 1 foot tall. You will need to put it in a small depression or put bricks around it to allow the cat's access. It will work fine and you will need to refill it every three or four days to bring it up to full level since it will evaporate quicker than you might anticipate.
1113020
Most certainly! However, no cat will be big enough to reach into this pail! I have a greyhound so it's perfect, check on the measurements before ordering.
1113021
Ours was outside and did well except for 1-2 subzero days. However, it would be probably too deep for cats. We got the heated dog bowl which was also outside in snow and rain and did well. I would think that would be better for cats.
747274
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
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.
1724937
Mine has been plugged in all winter and I have had no problems. It is by the garage and plugged into an extension cord so I made sure the plug wouldn't get we! It has been in the -40 and lower and still works, but the cats rather be inside now!
1717192
That's the current location I have mine. I find my cats like to play in the water, especially the fountain part, so it's a good idea to keep it on a surface you don't mind getting a little damp from time to time.
473584
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.
934889
I don't snow eat you mean by "water proved" but it is NOT suitable to use in an environment where it would be subject to showers or spraying with water. If you mean can it be used in a humid environment, that it can handle.
564098
I doubt it is waterproof because it has a battery operated switch. I bought some orange oil for outside, which seems to have repelled one cat so far. Will continue to use that outside for now.
759594
I would recommend making a cover of some sorts to put over it. Heavy rain it will not hold up. I have 2,n 2 cat houses. Mine are covered w a tarp n insulation boards. They love them
1867665
The cord is specifically made with a strong wire coil to make it "abrasion proof" and we have ours plugged in outdoors, but it's shielded by a roof overhang. It says "for any outdoor shelter" so it seems that they would expect to plug in into an outside outlet. The pad is very strong and water resistant. Ours has kept feral cats alive through several winters. I would try it OR ask an electrician. Hope this helps!
1408266
No, it's good as is. It's already insulated, and the cats will keep each other warm though body heat. The 2 feral cats in front of my condo existed during the last winter with -15 degree weather with the cat barn.
410072
Last winter I used this waterer all winter on the ground in an unheated barn which wasn't much warmer than the outside. Last winter here in Ballston Spa New York was the worst I can remember. Temps were below zero for days on end with lots of snow. It had no trouble with the temperatures, my Guinea Hens all survived with plenty of water always available along with lots of scratch feed always in the feed bins. I will be using it again this winter and it is already in use but not plugged in yet. I would be comfortable with 10 to 20 degrees below zero. It never froze once. Use it you can't go wrong.
174400
i use mine on an open porch, have used this type for years. porch is set back, but roofless. could try slitting an old Styrofoam cooler and feeding cord thru slit in back....i feed feral cats and use them for both wet food and water. for food i but a stainless pan with water in first and then a more shallow pyrex over with canned food in. works well. hope this helps.
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.
181464
We have not had any problems with water or snow. My husband sealed it before He put it out. Our birds love it.
388086
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.
409229
Only if you have a hole in the reservoir. We have had ours for about a year, and no problems. Keep the filter clean, neutralize with backing soda and the cats are happy!