Tuesday 22 October 2019

Winter Is Approaching - Is Your Cat Safe?

Hello fellow Cat parents!

Back with another blog

And this time it's about winter

Not long left now right?

Well, it's actually starting to get really cold now already (well for me that is!)

I don't know how i'll cope come November/December time

For us humans, we can keep warm

Turn the radiator on

Snuggle up in a blanket

But what about our little feline friends?

Yes, they have fur

But that doesn't mean they won't ever feel cold

When the weather starts to drop below freezing temperature

That's when it can become a real problem for your cat

Cats can suffer from cold weather

They can catch hypothermia which can ultimately lead to DEATH !

That's why it's important to keep cats warm in winter

Not only that, but they feel cold too right just like us

So let's look at different ways on how you can keep your cat warm in winter

Make Your Home Warm 

 

It's a obvious one right?

Keep your house warm

Leave the heating on

Move your cats bed or whatever they sleep on to someplace where it's warm like near the radiator

Be sure to let some sunshine in so your cat can take a nap in the sun

But what about when you go work?

You won't leave the heating on all day because that will create a deep whole in your wallet!

That means your house may become cold right?

Which is why I would recommend getting a heated cat bed

Your cat will love that!

You must be wondering if it's actually safe for your cat to sleep on a heated cat bed

But no need to worry because it's completely safe 100%

They're actually good to use by your cat

Here's a really popular cat bed among cat parents

K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Heated Pet Bed, Mocha, Small


That looks pretty cosy right? 

I wouldn't mind snuggling up in this lol!

I think it's essential to have one during the winter months

If you want to learn more about if heated cat beds are good for cats then click here  

Keep Your Cat Indoor

 

If your cat is a outdoor cat then you should try to keep them indoors

I know it's easier said than done

But you could try to entice them to stay indoors

That way you know they're inside safe and warm

It can be dangerous to leave a cat outside all night in winter

If you can't keep them indoors then you could keep them warm outside

How?

By building a cat house for them

It can be a DIY project you can work on

But if you're lazy like me then you can just purchase one

Something like this

K&H Pet Products Birchwood Manor Outdoor Thermo-Kitty Home (Heated) Natural Wood 18" x 16" x 15" 25W












Looks cosy right?

Your Cat would love that!

The best part?

It takes few minutes to build :D

Happy days!

Wrapping It Up   

 

Keeping your cat warm in winter is very important

Cats can get sick from cold weather

So it's up to us cat parents to help ensure they are kept warm and cosy

Try to keep your house warm at all times for your cat

If you can, invest in a heated cat bed so that way, if you're out of the house, your cat has a cosy place to rest

Try to keep drafts out of the house by closing any areas where you feel a cold draft coming in

Let the sunlight in the house so your cat can get some sun too

That's all from me for now!

Until then!

Cats rule :) 




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