How can I use this for a feral cat winter box shelter? This poor terrified cat survived last horrid winter but I have to better this year. Can I put this on the outside of a sturdy box &amp; still wrap the box with a garbage bag to protect it from water?...
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This is really good insulation but you would need to use in inside of the cat box i dont think it would do as outside cover. We have a dog house that we are going to cover with the insulation and then cover it with shingles both are very in expensive and easy to install. A cat needs to have its sleeping area up off of the ground We have a cat and she will not sleep in anything that is not up high and off of the ground.
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we put it in a existing wall in a entry and put the door on the inside wall. Screwed it to the wall. the other part went against the outside wall.. Just make sure it is level and square. We used 1x4 to line between the two walls.. (make a box to fit the hole. they have a sorta 4" ledge inside the wall to step on befgore they get out. But with the door on the inside wall helps keep rain from coming down on the door. Been good and we've got a "fat-fat cat" using it along with smaller cats. great door. Let me know if I can help u or if something is not clear.. but was really asy. we put it in a existing wall in a entry and put the door on the inside wall. Screwed it to the wall. the other part went against the outside wall.. Just make sure it is level and square. We used 1x4 to line between the two walls.. (make a box to fit the hole. they have a sorta 4" ledge inside the wall to step on befgore they get out. But with the door on the inside wall helps keep rain from coming down on the door. Been good and we've got a "fat-fat cat" using it along with smaller cats. great door. Let me know if I can help u or if something is not clear.. but was really asy.
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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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We just got one for our little semi-feral community, too. They took to it right away. They've had an extra-large cat carrier to sleep in for a few years (most of them were born in that carrier!), which sits under our back porch. We got the igloo because the community grew by one litter of kittens :-) Everyone is spayed/neutered now, so hopefully the community is stable! Hope this worked for your kitties!
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Dear Serendipity...You might want to try some catnip and sprinkle some on the cover. I had the same problem with a few ferals and it took a few times but eventually they all laid on it. It also helps when the temp's get really cold. They can sense the warmth!
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These are made of cardboard--I actually use a plastic liner with mine...and works thru a couple of changes with a new liner. I do not think you would want to use without a liner-if your cats pee on sides where there is no litter. If they are peeing outside the box? Sounds like a cat litter issue...I used Cat Attract for a feral cat that had never used a box...he used it within minutes of me putting it down--was amazing. They sell Cat Attract litter on amazon-and at PETCO-it really works.
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I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two... » Read More I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. « Show Less
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These mats work great for outdoor animals during the winter to keep them warm. Get a large Tupperware container, cut a hole in it for the opening, cover the bottom with towels, put 1 or 2 of these over the towels without overlapping them, then cover the mats with one layer of towel for insulation. Now your cat or other animal has a nice dry warm place to sleep when it's cold outside. Also, no they cannot be pierced easily.
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I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
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If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If... » Read More If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. « Show Less
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My experience with Ferals is they do not like to be closed in so a door may not work.If it is in an area they feel safe it might be different. I put a bed and blanket in the house and placed straw just up to entrance and covered the house with straw. It is in a public area where someone might remove it. It was best to hide it. It seems to stay dry.
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Product Description:"It is insulated with ½ thick foam all around the inside. It has a waterproof shell and awning that are way more durable than our previous version. It is dry inside and we aim to keep it that way. It the most advanced "Cat Heated" shelter on the market. We fill each shelter half full with wheat straw to provide the perfect nest for your feral. The front and back doors are 1" thick Pine. The doors are felt backed with 1/2 inch thick foam to eliminate water penetration through the doors."Apparently this Product Description is inaccurate according to other people who have answered this question. Product Description:"It is insulated with ½ thick foam all around the inside. It has a waterproof shell and awning that are way more durable than our previous version. It is dry inside and we aim to keep it that way. It the most advanced "Cat Heated" shelter on the market. We fill each shelter half full with wheat straw to provide the perfect nest for your feral. The front and back doors are 1" thick Pine. The doors are felt backed with 1/2 inch thick foam to eliminate water penetration through the doors."Apparently this Product Description is inaccurate... » Read More Product Description:"It is insulated with ½ thick foam all around the inside. It has a waterproof shell and awning that are way more durable than our previous version. It is dry inside and we aim to keep it that way. It the most advanced "Cat Heated" shelter on the market. We fill each shelter half full with wheat straw to provide the perfect nest for your feral. The front and back doors are 1" thick Pine. The doors are felt backed with 1/2 inch thick foam to eliminate water penetration through the doors."Apparently this Product Description is inaccurate according to other people who have answered this question. « Show Less
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I think a nice little expandable awning with posts would be cute. LOL. It took 2 days for my feral to love this and we had a foot of snow this weekend and it did not go into the opening from the top. There's actually a lip when they step into the opening because it has thick insulation throughout the tube. My tube is on my porch which has a roof covering it so just the heavy sideways stuff gets on the porch. I think just change the straw cause they give you enough for like 4 changes and as long as you don't put too much in they get into the house away from the opening and stay pretty dry and warm. It's a huge hit at my house and I feel better cause she obviously had no place else to go. I think a nice little expandable awning with posts would be cute. LOL. It took 2 days for my feral to love this and we had a foot of snow this weekend and it did not go into the opening from the top. There's actually a lip when they step into the opening because it has thick insulation throughout the tube. My tube is on my porch which has a roof covering it so just the heavy sideways stuff gets on the porch. I think just change the straw cause they give you enough for like 4 changes and as long as you don't put too much in they get into the house away from the opening and stay pretty dry... » Read More I think a nice little expandable awning with posts would be cute. LOL. It took 2 days for my feral to love this and we had a foot of snow this weekend and it did not go into the opening from the top. There's actually a lip when they step into the opening because it has thick insulation throughout the tube. My tube is on my porch which has a roof covering it so just the heavy sideways stuff gets on the porch. I think just change the straw cause they give you enough for like 4 changes and as long as you don't put too much in they get into the house away from the opening and stay pretty dry and warm. It's a huge hit at my house and I feel better cause she obviously had no place else to go. « Show Less
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If it gets down into the 30's (Farenheit) or colder, I'd put an electric pet bed heater under this to keep the kitty warm. That's what I've done in both my garage and in a box on my front porch for the two feral kitties who have claimed my property as theirs. I also put half of a micro fleece blanket wrapped in a donut shape around this pad, so the cats have a bit of a "bowl" to snuggle down into.
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Cats are skeptical creatures, and it will take longer for some than others. My feral cats are female and took to it immediately. If your cat is a male he may take longer, but having the two exits will help him not to feel trapped. It may be the nights haven't gotten cold enough yet for him, but I'm sure he will seek a warmer place when the temp. drops more. I also have a male feral cat who hasn't made any attempt to go inside yet. But the other three have all made it home. Give it more time, cats have to gain trust. Good luck.
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I think it is fantastic and it worked wonderfully for the feral cat in my yard. She took to it immediately! But it is round, and i do not think there is room inside for a heated water dish or food. it think the water would spill as the cat entered and exited - and the same for the food.
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I put a small amount of food inside the trap just to get them inside but none on the outside. I've wasted food in the past as the animal (feral cats in my case) were frightened and didn't touch the food after the trap door slammed behind them. I cover the entire outside of the cage. Hope this info helps.