Cats and portable heaters - recommendations?

[Mohair]

I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
safe for pets.

I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

[m. L. Briggs]

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:

>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
>house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
>of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
>safe for pets.
>
>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

[m. L. Briggs]

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:

>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
>house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
>of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
>safe for pets.
>
>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

[MaryL]

"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

I checked for reviews in epinions.com. Unfortunately, I only found two
reviews but both indicated that the surface does not get too hot. I had a
friend who had one of these in his office. He loved it, and I don't
remember noticing any sort of hot surface. However, I would suggest that
you contact the manufacturer if the instructions that accompany the heater
do not answer this question.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'<
http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly)
http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in")

[MaryL]

"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

I checked for reviews in epinions.com. Unfortunately, I only found two
reviews but both indicated that the surface does not get too hot. I had a
friend who had one of these in his office. He loved it, and I don't
remember noticing any sort of hot surface. However, I would suggest that
you contact the manufacturer if the instructions that accompany the heater
do not answer this question.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'<
http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly)
http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in")

[Mohair]

m. L. Briggs > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:
>
>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
>>model but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run
>>around the house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that
>>there is a danger of children and pets getting burned yet others who've
>>posted say these are safe for pets.
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
> It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
> would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
> cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..
>
>

Thanks, but she is an indoor cat. I was looking more for heater
recommendations!

[Mohair]

m. L. Briggs > wrote in
:

> On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:
>
>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
>>model but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run
>>around the house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that
>>there is a danger of children and pets getting burned yet others who've
>>posted say these are safe for pets.
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
> It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
> would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
> cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..
>
>

Thanks, but she is an indoor cat. I was looking more for heater
recommendations!

[m. L. Briggs]

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:09:05 -0600, m. L. Briggs >
wrote:

>On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:
>
>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
>>house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
>>of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
>>safe for pets.
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
>It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
>would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
>cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

Sorry, I intended to reply to Rebecca B's post about a heater for
an outdoor cat. My computer does funny things sometimes (or else I
touched something I should not have touched).

I've read about those space heaters, too, and thought they sounded
good for extra heat, but have had no experience. Good luck.

[m. L. Briggs]

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:09:05 -0600, m. L. Briggs >
wrote:

>On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:54:28 GMT, Mohair > wrote:
>
>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
>>house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
>>of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
>>safe for pets.
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
>It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
>would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
>cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

Sorry, I intended to reply to Rebecca B's post about a heater for
an outdoor cat. My computer does funny things sometimes (or else I
touched something I should not have touched).

I've read about those space heaters, too, and thought they sounded
good for extra heat, but have had no experience. Good luck.

[John]

I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings so
you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side of the
heater prevent you touching the radiator part which gets the hottest. Even
with the heater on max, you can safely touch the sides of the heater briefly
without discomfort.

John

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"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

[John]

I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings so
you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side of the
heater prevent you touching the radiator part which gets the hottest. Even
with the heater on max, you can safely touch the sides of the heater briefly
without discomfort.

John

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"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

[Mohair]

Thanks for replying. How does your cat like the heater? Does she sit by it?
Has she ever tried to touch it?

I used the Delonghi Dragon at work and thought it was great. I used it in a
small office, though. How big is the room that you use it in?

"John" > wrote in
:

> I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings
> so you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side
> of the heater prevent you touching the radiator part which gets the
> hottest. Even with the heater on max, you can safely touch the sides of
> the heater briefly without discomfort.
>
> John

[Mohair]

Thanks for replying. How does your cat like the heater? Does she sit by it?
Has she ever tried to touch it?

I used the Delonghi Dragon at work and thought it was great. I used it in a
small office, though. How big is the room that you use it in?

"John" > wrote in
:

> I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings
> so you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side
> of the heater prevent you touching the radiator part which gets the
> hottest. Even with the heater on max, you can safely touch the sides of
> the heater briefly without discomfort.
>
> John

[Gail]

Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed (is
she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it for about
6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
Gail
"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

[Gail]

Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed (is
she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it for about
6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
Gail
"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around
the
> house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a
danger
> of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
> safe for pets.
>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

[pcb]

> "Mohair" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
>
>
I used to live in a small flat with my 5 rowdy cats and I had a delonghi
heater. I never had a problem. The cats could feel the heat coming off
it and even when they were chasing each other around they never hurt
themselves. They loved having there beds nearby and would curl up
together to enjoy the warmth.

pcb

[pcb]

> "Mohair" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>
>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.
>
>
>
I used to live in a small flat with my 5 rowdy cats and I had a delonghi
heater. I never had a problem. The cats could feel the heat coming off
it and even when they were chasing each other around they never hurt
themselves. They loved having there beds nearby and would curl up
together to enjoy the warmth.

pcb

[Mohair]

"Gail" > wrote in :

> Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
> for about 6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
> Gail
>

Actually the heater was to warm ME up! Maybe I should get a snuggle safe pad
for myself and put it in my bed!

What type of bed do you have for your cat? Is it one of the fur lined
circular things they sell at petsmart.com or petco.com? Does a cat always
get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my cat
will smell it, and walk away from it.

[Mohair]

"Gail" > wrote in :

> Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
> for about 6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
> Gail
>

Actually the heater was to warm ME up! Maybe I should get a snuggle safe pad
for myself and put it in my bed!

What type of bed do you have for your cat? Is it one of the fur lined
circular things they sell at petsmart.com or petco.com? Does a cat always
get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my cat
will smell it, and walk away from it.

[Gail]

I bought those round fleece lined beds. I put a towel in it and place the
snuggle safe pad under the towel. Funny, I thought the heater was only for
the cats!!!!
Gail
"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> "Gail" > wrote in :
>
> > Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> > (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
> > for about 6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
> > Gail
> >
>
> Actually the heater was to warm ME up! Maybe I should get a snuggle safe
pad
> for myself and put it in my bed!
>
> What type of bed do you have for your cat? Is it one of the fur lined
> circular things they sell at petsmart.com or petco.com? Does a cat always
> get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my
cat
> will smell it, and walk away from it.

[Gail]

I bought those round fleece lined beds. I put a towel in it and place the
snuggle safe pad under the towel. Funny, I thought the heater was only for
the cats!!!!
Gail
"Mohair" > wrote in message
...
> "Gail" > wrote in :
>
> > Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> > (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
> > for about 6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
> > Gail
> >
>
> Actually the heater was to warm ME up! Maybe I should get a snuggle safe
pad
> for myself and put it in my bed!
>
> What type of bed do you have for your cat? Is it one of the fur lined
> circular things they sell at petsmart.com or petco.com? Does a cat always
> get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my
cat
> will smell it, and walk away from it.

[Priscilla Ballou]

In article .net>,
"Diane L. Schirf" > wrote:

> In article >, "Gail" > wrote:
>
> > I bought those round fleece lined beds.
>
> I did, too, and for months Hodge *chewed" on it and fought it, dragging
> it around half the night and attacking. It's only been in the last few
> weeks he's figured out it's pretty cool to curl up in. Hasn't stopped
> him from the occasional attack, though . . .

Whatever keeps them happy, right? ;-)

Priscilla

[Priscilla Ballou]

In article .net>,
"Diane L. Schirf" > wrote:

> In article >, "Gail" > wrote:
>
> > I bought those round fleece lined beds.
>
> I did, too, and for months Hodge *chewed" on it and fought it, dragging
> it around half the night and attacking. It's only been in the last few
> weeks he's figured out it's pretty cool to curl up in. Hasn't stopped
> him from the occasional attack, though . . .

Whatever keeps them happy, right? ;-)

Priscilla