Is there such a thing as battery operated heat beds for cats? My ferals would love it!!! Unfortunately, there is no electricity in my garage.
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There is not, but there are self-warming pads such as K&H Manufacturing Self-Warming Crate Pad Gray 25-Inch by 37-Inch I tested one out to see if they work by sitting on it for awhile. Yes, it does seem to get warm, but it takes awhile. Hope this helps!
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Hi! I own almost every kind of heated pet bed & I have never heard of or seen a battery operated one...sorry. I have to tell you, right before I got your question, we were running electricity to an area outside so we could place heated cat beds for our ferals. Maybe you can run some electricity to your garage? Hope so! Anyway, glad to hear you are taking care of feral kitties!
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I don't believe the kitty bed is designed for outdoor use (?).....I only know the bed is warmer than the room air when the cat is laying in it..my cats LOVE it!
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I bought the hard heated bed too. And it only lasted a year. But the soft bed is great. This will be the 3rd year. My outdoor cat loves in. I can't get him off.
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We leave ours plugged in 24/7. It turns on and off as needed on it's own. Even in the coldest weather, it keeps the water thawed and food from freezing. We have 2 for the feral cats and like them a lot. Just wish we could find more stainless dishes to fit, yet we're still looking.
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This is intended for inside. I would assume that one for the outside would probably need a higher wattage to keep an animal warm. Check out the wattage on outdoor warmers and see if they are higher. Or you could contact the company.
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We use it for stray cats outdoors, under a open patio. We were able to put a heater inside that plugged into an outdoor outlet. 3 strays we feed wintered nights in the igloo as it gets cold in the winter in Colorado. They wouldn't go in if we went out the sliding glass door to the patio and if they were in they would scatter. But after we went back in the house they would return to the igloo to keep warm
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I used them in my boots, did not work or heat to any measure, sent them back.Junk. Give your kitty a 40 or 60 watt light bulb, that's what we used to keep chicks warm.
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This is THE BEST BED for kitties! I put a throw blanket over this little bed, because it does get warm. There is no adjusting mechanism. My cat often digs under the blanket, because she likes it warm. The good thing about it though is that when the cat isn't in the bed, it's not really warm to the touch; it seems to increase in warmth in response to her body temperature. Mine are over a year old now, and still going strong!
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Just keep the cat inside a warm home. Or inside somewhere its warm like humans live in. Just wondering. Sounds like you don't need a cat box shelter, need to keep it inside a warm place so it can run free.
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The Heated K&H Outdoor Kitty House would be the more sturdy of the two and provide sufficient heat. It has an excellent thick heating pad you put inside which is very cushionyyy. I took off the plastic on both sides since the movement of the plastic seemed to scare the feral cats away. Heating pad is warm for them and works with the heat of their own bodies. Keep this out of the rain and wind. Garage would be perfect if for a feral cat, otherwise place it where it wont get wet and battered by wind and where dogs cant get to the cats. I bought this for our feral cat we have had since a kitten when her mother put her up on our wall and left her there. We took her in and kept her in our garage and she has always remained very warm, and that was 2 years ago. She roams the neighborhood but always comes back at night for food and her house.
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this is PERFECT for your feral cats - the "upstairs" area is a bit small because there is an opening in the middle, down to the ground level but .. if you do NOT take out the wire - elevate so there is an up and down level...and make sure it is shielded below from driving rain or wind, should be big enough for both ...i am nuts about cats ...and i bought one for each ...sleep upstairs, litter box in the bottom for when i have to bring them inside and contain them ..these shelters are perfect for cats !!!
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Yes, this bed really puts out the heat. I would suggest the small size for your ol' gal. The oldest cat I had was 24 and she absolutely loved her heated bed. I do wish the hood covered more, but I simply added a small blanket, leaving a smallish opening, thus trapping more heat. Hope this helps.
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I dont know this. It must use very little electricity. The heated part is like a heating pad. We plug it in at night and unplug during the day. This has been a lifesaver for my outside kitty who has been sleeping in the garage with unusually cold temperatures. He never wants to come out of the bed. i have not noticed an increase in my bill.
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I believe that there is a heater available. I think I saw one at one of the pet supply stores. Sheila
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I purchased the soft bed, 14 inches by 18 inches, (I think) and I use them for outdoor cats. Some are on their second year outside. I take them in for the summer. The beds come with one cover but you can purchase additional washable covers. My feral cats love these beds.
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I bought the triangular house specifically for outdoor feral cats. When I received it, of course, the item stated to not use it outdoors! I put it in my garage and nobody will use it. I am disappointed in it being sold as an outdoor house, like the traditional house style listed here, but receive it with instructions to not use as such. That amounts to a big waste of money.
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Yes - I also have a feral tom that comes into my home. He uses my pad on a window carpeted window shelf - no heat problems.