Our outside cat is expecting a family. Can she birth on this pad?
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I think the removable pad is washable, I ordered an extra pad for thickness so they wouldn't claw through to the electric mat. Pads are replaceable, mat is nice and warn for fuzzy new kittens. I have an additional fuzzy bath mat from IKEA. Works well.
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The company is unlikely to say you can lay on the pad, as there are all those warnings about people who are not sensitive to heat, and people who may lay a small baby on it. I would use my own judgement, and carefully monitor the heat, but enjoy the benefit of laying on it.
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Yes. We got one at Babies R Us for 29.00. The pad that comes with it is not very substantial
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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.
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I would not recommend this for outdoor use. I actually have one in a homemade insulated "house" that is under a barn shelter - intended for feral cats. They do not seem to use it that much. Certainly it must not be in a wet environment. They do use a K&H; extreme weather pad (in an old doghouse which is uninsulated).
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You can, but I didn't as well. I actually made a cover for mine. I like having the pad go all the way to the corner. It's not as horrible as some of the reviewers make it out to be. Babies usually aren't on there for more than 10 minutes, it's not like it has to be super comfy so they can nap up there...
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I have this pad. I have it outside in a cat house. So far so good, it's been working 4 months now. I have 2 medium size male cats who sleep on it when it gets cold.
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It's not really padded. I bought hay so thecats could have warm bedding. Blankets and towels are useless if they get wet. Hay and straw are better for them and the environment.
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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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Yes, we leave ours on all the time during very cold weather since our kitty can go out as she pleases, she can come in and lie on the heated pad any time she wants. We usually find her in the garage sleeping on the pad, very comfortably. We have had no trouble with leaving ours on.
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Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had... » Read More Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= « Show Less
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No. I wouldn't put the scratching post outside. If you had a person handy with tools perhaps a post could be made by putting a 40" log on a large base for the cats to stretch and scratch on.
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The could be use for installation. The problem is the pad is not very thick
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No, I believe the manufacturer says for indoor use only. We had another heating pad that we used on our back patio where we had built a cover ( a tent of sorts) but it was never exposed to the weather and had it plugged in to a waterproof plug and it worked fine. Now we have ours in the garage and our kitty is quite pleased with it. If she gets too warm, she just moves to another place to sleep.
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It's not really "waterproof", and there are small holes in the bottom. Depending on how much your cat urinates, it will seep onto the floor. But the pad itself is super easy to clean.
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I believe it is. It does come with a leopard-print puff cushion. Initially I had taken that out, and only used straw, which is a good choice also; however, the cats only used it with cushion. I actually have a feral mom that came , and she has placed her 2 kittens inside. This is their current home. If you can, you can search Amazon for outdoor cathouse heatpads (I also purchased this). It can be used inside this house very nicely. I got an outdoor electric stake timer to keep pad on dusk to dawn, or non-stop. These are all extras for this house. It is a very well made and Insulated home, perfect for rigid temps. It is a wonderful thing to buy and do!!!!! I believe it is. It does come with a leopard-print puff cushion. Initially I had taken that out, and only used straw, which is a good choice also; however, the cats only used it with cushion. I actually have a feral mom that came , and she has placed her 2 kittens inside. This is their current home. If you can, you can search Amazon for outdoor cathouse heatpads (I also purchased this). It can be used inside this house very nicely. I got an outdoor electric stake timer to keep pad on dusk to dawn, or non-stop. These are all extras for this house. It is a very well made and Insulated home,... » Read More I believe it is. It does come with a leopard-print puff cushion. Initially I had taken that out, and only used straw, which is a good choice also; however, the cats only used it with cushion. I actually have a feral mom that came , and she has placed her 2 kittens inside. This is their current home. If you can, you can search Amazon for outdoor cathouse heatpads (I also purchased this). It can be used inside this house very nicely. I got an outdoor electric stake timer to keep pad on dusk to dawn, or non-stop. These are all extras for this house. It is a very well made and Insulated home, perfect for rigid temps. It is a wonderful thing to buy and do!!!!! « Show Less
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Absolutely, this is not an outdoor bed. It is for indoor use only. The bed has a heating pad that is activated when the cat lays in it, and warms enough to make them cozy. My cat is hard to get out of this bed, but I would never put it outside for him. They do have other beds that can be used outside and they are waterproof. I don't think this one is, in any case I wouldn't trust it to be.