Cats and portable heaters - recommendations?

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.

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)..

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)..

"Mohair" wrote in message
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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
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"Mohair" wrote in message
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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")

m. L. Briggs wrote in
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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 wrote in
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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!

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.

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.

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
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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.