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From: OSPAM (JLove98905)
Just curious....how low do people turn the heat down during the day (when they are at work, etc), for the cats? We leave ours at about 60, but I'm wondering if it's more than they need. I set ours at 64. Lauren _________ =^..^= See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe To Error is Human, To be Purrfect is Feline |
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"JLove98905" wrote in message ... Just curious....how low do people turn the heat down during the day (when they are at work, etc), for the cats? We leave ours at about 60, but I'm wondering if it's more than they need. It depends on the age of the cat in question, as kittens are far more succeptible to cold than are adult cats. Our primary vet advisor to our shelter recommends that we not let the temperature drop below 68 when we have kittens. Of course, we are talking caged animals that cannot seek out a warmer spot to snuggle in, but I still don't think I'd let the temps of a home with kittens in it drop below 65. For adult cats, if they have a spot close to a window where they can catch some sunbeams, or a hidey hole with lots of blankies, I wouldn't worry below about 50. Yes, outdoor cats can tolerate pretty cold temperatures briefly, but they too need a warm hay room or other sheltered spot, and they have acclimated to those temps slowly. Your indoor cat is acclimated to a certain range of temps also. |
"JLove98905" wrote in message ... Just curious....how low do people turn the heat down during the day (when they are at work, etc), for the cats? We leave ours at about 60, but I'm wondering if it's more than they need. It depends on the age of the cat in question, as kittens are far more succeptible to cold than are adult cats. Our primary vet advisor to our shelter recommends that we not let the temperature drop below 68 when we have kittens. Of course, we are talking caged animals that cannot seek out a warmer spot to snuggle in, but I still don't think I'd let the temps of a home with kittens in it drop below 65. For adult cats, if they have a spot close to a window where they can catch some sunbeams, or a hidey hole with lots of blankies, I wouldn't worry below about 50. Yes, outdoor cats can tolerate pretty cold temperatures briefly, but they too need a warm hay room or other sheltered spot, and they have acclimated to those temps slowly. Your indoor cat is acclimated to a certain range of temps also. |
"JLove98905" wrote in message ... Just curious....how low do people turn the heat down during the day (when they are at work, etc), for the cats? We leave ours at about 60, but I'm wondering if it's more than they need. It depends on the age of the cat in question, as kittens are far more succeptible to cold than are adult cats. Our primary vet advisor to our shelter recommends that we not let the temperature drop below 68 when we have kittens. Of course, we are talking caged animals that cannot seek out a warmer spot to snuggle in, but I still don't think I'd let the temps of a home with kittens in it drop below 65. For adult cats, if they have a spot close to a window where they can catch some sunbeams, or a hidey hole with lots of blankies, I wouldn't worry below about 50. Yes, outdoor cats can tolerate pretty cold temperatures briefly, but they too need a warm hay room or other sheltered spot, and they have acclimated to those temps slowly. Your indoor cat is acclimated to a certain range of temps also. |
In message Priscilla
Ballou did ramble: I'm in Boston (Roslindale), and they said to turn your heat UP as a protective measure. Protective of what? -- They call it "PMS" because "Mad Cow Disease" was already taken |
In message Priscilla
Ballou did ramble: I'm in Boston (Roslindale), and they said to turn your heat UP as a protective measure. Protective of what? -- They call it "PMS" because "Mad Cow Disease" was already taken |
In message Priscilla
Ballou did ramble: I'm in Boston (Roslindale), and they said to turn your heat UP as a protective measure. Protective of what? -- They call it "PMS" because "Mad Cow Disease" was already taken |
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