Could I use a heating pad outside?

[Breny]

I have 2 cats outside that can go into the garage. Right now I have totes with a hole cut in them with blankets inside, and the tote is wrapped in blankets to keep the draft out. The totes are up off the floor.

Could I put a heating pad out there and place it under the plastic tote and leave it on for warmth????

[red98vett]

If it were me - I'd worry about a fire if you aren't there to keep an eye on things - those heating pads can be tempermental - I remember having an electric blanket as a kid back east and work up one morning to burn marks all over it

Do they make the kind that shut off automatically when they get overheated ??

[Breny]

Originally Posted by red98vett

If it were me - I'd worry about a fire if you aren't there to keep an eye on things - those heating pads can be tempermental - I remember having an electric blanket as a kid back east and work up one morning to burn marks all over it

Do they make the kind that shut off automatically when they get overheated ??

I know that's what I'm worried about!!!

Good question...do they shut off ones?

[bensonmomof4]

I have heard of the kind that you use in the car, I would go to a pet store and ask them.

[Breny]

Or does anyone else have any ideas to add warmth???

[BLowry]

I think they have bed warmers for dogs that are thermostatically controlled..maybe google thermostatically controlled heating pads and see what comes up..are these your cats
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[Safire]

If you don't mind the hassle of microwaving it every day, you could get the Snuggle Safe. It's a disc that you put in the microwave and heat for about 5 minutes, it keeps heat for 10 hours. http://www.snugglesafe.co.uk/heatpad.htm

I bought one at PetSmart but I haven't tried it yet. I'm thinking of sticking it in MY bed to warm my freezing toes on these cold nights!

[Breny]

Thanks, I'll check those out!