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Heat pad / heated cat bed
I'd like my elderly cat to have a warm bed available at all times. Do I
have to pay $40+ for a heated cat bed, or would it be safe to leave a normal heating pad on 24/7? -- ----Sagittaria---- |
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On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 18:30:21 -0000, Sagittaria
wrote: I'd like my elderly cat to have a warm bed available at all times. Do I have to pay $40+ for a heated cat bed, or would it be safe to leave a normal heating pad on 24/7? Your average heating pad is likely to burn the cat. |
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I used a regular heating pad for my cat. I put it inside of a fleece
covered pad that I made and kept it on low or warm. Any warmer seemed too hot. My cat liked it. Sue "Sagittaria" wrote in message ... I'd like my elderly cat to have a warm bed available at all times. Do I have to pay $40+ for a heated cat bed, or would it be safe to leave a normal heating pad on 24/7? -- ----Sagittaria---- |
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Sagittaria wrote:
I'd like my elderly cat to have a warm bed available at all times. Do I have to pay $40+ for a heated cat bed, or would it be safe to leave a normal heating pad on 24/7? A couple of things to try: --set kitty up with a bed near a heat duct. My older cat spends 6 months a year enjoying warm furnace air. --Polarfleece is a wonderful fabric that reflects body heat, and they like the way it feels (mom!). This morning I dragged out two of my PF throws, and instantly had company. --If you do go the heating pad route, I would get a timer and set it to cycle on and off every hour. It'll stay warm enough and has less of a chance of burning your house down. YMMV HTH --Karen D. |
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"Veloise" wrote in
oups.com: Sagittaria wrote: I'd like my elderly cat to have a warm bed available at all times. Do I have to pay $40+ for a heated cat bed, or would it be safe to leave a normal heating pad on 24/7? A couple of things to try: --set kitty up with a bed near a heat duct. My older cat spends 6 months a year enjoying warm furnace air. --Polarfleece is a wonderful fabric that reflects body heat, and they like the way it feels (mom!). This morning I dragged out two of my PF throws, and instantly had company. --If you do go the heating pad route, I would get a timer and set it to cycle on and off every hour. It'll stay warm enough and has less of a chance of burning your house down. Thanks! I had forgotten the vents - she has been sleeping on them for a couple of winters now. I appreciate the suggestions. -- ----Sagittaria---- |
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