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Summary: Keeping a cat warm in the outdoors is done by providing a shelter, such as a small dog house, and including blankets and bedding in the shelter. Keep a cat warm outside during the winter months, bringing them inside when it freezes, with advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to providing general animal care for many different types of...read more
"Let's talk about how to keep your cat warm when it's outside. Always provide a shelter for your cat. Actually, small dog houses work very well, and you want to keep that warm by using blankets and bedding, which works very well, and that will help your cat stay warm, especially in the winter months. Cats do have fur, but they are not immune to the effects of the cold, especially if it gets really cold, around freezing, you need to bring these cats in anyway. Doggie doors sometimes work very well also to let them come in and out as they want to. But the basic concept of this whole thing is if they are provided with a shelter and especially some type of bedding, even towels can work, their body heat is going to reflect into that and keep them warm as well."
eHow Article: How Do I Keep My Cat Warm Outside?
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