I have a sm. doghouse for ferals. Would this still work with straw I use for insulation to wick water away?
63552
Hi. I would think so because the bottom is plastic with small divits to keep the crate in place. The top is a very soft, almost velveteen type material but seems to dry quickly.
63553
Since it is activated by the animal's body heat, there is no electrical connection. I would check with the manufacturer of the pad.
1815692
I would not since it has a "straw". If you are just looking for something to keep it hot, it would do that.
1543850
It's got a mesh top so no. You may be better served getting an outdoor doggy house. There are some decent plastic ones.
992792
Yes, it would work, but if you are looking to keep an animal warm use a thermo regulator with a remote cord.
1942142
not for a dog house...get a heating blanket pluged into a ground fault plug...keep it dry...just a suggestion and not sure of this is safe for the dog...
1324330
Yes, the housing is made out of a strong and durable plastic that seems to resist getting hot. I have had it on for over an hour now and the container or housing is still cool to the touch. The Only thing that would burn your dog is the heat, but with the protection of your dog's fur I would say that he is out of the woods, and on safe grounds.
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I don't think that would work as the lip is actually two "flaps" that open outward and that's at least a yard stick I 'd say. BUT its a great garbage can! I have gotten lots of compliments on it and it truly is dog proof!
997863
No. It has a thick plastic cover but a destructive dog could break through. I would not suggest this pad because the dog should not ingest the gel that I'd the cooling agent. However if firehouse fabric is tougher than the dogs destructive tendencies it would work if you found a cover of that fabric
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The feral I kept warm would not use a blanket- straw worked right away. Under the straw you can add the heated blanket or I used the reflective blanket material that keeps body heat in. I put the reflective material under the straw. I made the straw thick around the sides and the bottom a bit less. I kept extra straw on hand for rainy or snowy days to replace the wet. She loved it while she was with me.
852013
No. Get a Jerky Gun. I tried to use the Masterclass for cheese straws and it didn't work. I bought a Jerky Gun from Bass Pro Shops and it worked well.
902159
I honestly can't answer that. I use regular old plastic drinking straws with mine when I need to. But normally I use mine for hot liquid so no straws used. Sorry I can't be more help. Maybe ask the seller. They'd know better.
911773
I think you are supposed to use one or the other of them, not both. I would worry about a fire hazard with the heating pad on top of or under the straw. You could put an old blanket over the pad to keep it clean. I just have straw in mine and they make a little nest in it.
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Someone mentioned using HAY inside the lined box....DO NOT USE HAY...USE STRAW. Straw is DRY hay....you don't want to put anything in the box that will add moisture. Also don't use cedar shavings..cats don't like it and won't use it. Good luck with your feral cat--we take care of a couple of stray/community cats and use shelters much like you describe putting together.
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Foam insulation is fine. We have used it on pex with no issues, but you need constant water in pipe. (Do not use on drain lines it will melt the plastic)
150095
Yes it can. The hay will add warmth and insulation as well but it needs to be on top of the hay as the body heat from your dog warms it. I use it with the Snuggle Safe pet warmer.
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Should work fine, just keep it from getting wet and make sure the Dog doesn't chew on any of the cords.
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I do not think a straw will work, but theZiplock pump will. It is cheap & has noBatteries. Works better with the handiVac bags than the Zoploc bags which I think are useless.