{"id":284,"date":"2017-04-22T20:03:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-22T20:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2017-04-28T03:18:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T03:18:23","slug":"howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Cat Warm In The Winter Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-284 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/735-506-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/735-506-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-288\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-288'>\n\t\t\t\tsome months tend to get colder than others, therefore one begins to wonder if their fur lining is sufficient for them.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/580-506\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/580-506-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-285\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-285'>\n\t\t\t\t, a lovely bed by the fire or a cosy corner in the couch would be the next best thing to heaven.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/672-506-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/672-506-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-287\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-287'>\n\t\t\t\tWarm corners with cosy old shirts and blankies sound like a good idea to me as well.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/670-506\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/670-506-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-286\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-286'>\n\t\t\t\tkeep their bedding facilities away from draughts like windows or doors that are constantly being opened and closed.  Raised beds perhaps 3 to 4 inches off the floor would be ideal.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>How To Keep Your Cat Warm In The Winter Months<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winter is fast approaching here in New Zealand and I wondered how would we keep our cat warm as the months get colder and more unbearable?\u00a0 After all, I myself am a summer person, therefore I am not at all keen on spending winter here in New Zealand anymore.\u00a0 I guess as one ages, one feels the cold more despite the numerous blankets and cuddlies one can wrap up in.\u00a0 I figured that it must be the same thing for our cat.<\/p>\n<p>Now I know that cats have their own built-in furry covering and that is well and good, however, some months tend to get colder than others, therefore one begins to wonder if their fur lining is sufficient for them.\u00a0 I suspect short haired cats feel it much more than long haired ones. Did you know that they can come down with frostbite or even that dreaded hypothermia if you are not careful about watching out for them.\u00a0 Usually inside is cosy and warm for them anyway, but there are times that cats just NEED to go outside and that is a time when you might find the following hints helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays and I have seen them in droves as campers bring their pets here while they are on holiday \u2013 I have seen them be dressed just like we would were we venturing outside for a walk or to play.\u00a0 I have seen such fashion statements such as wee boots and the cutest coats \u2013 some coats wrapping right around the bodies of their cats and being complemented by a little pair of boots that come up to their knees. At first, I thought, how ridiculous \u2013 wouldn\u2019t that hamper the cat\u2019s movements?\u00a0 However, one time I thought I would chat with the owner and that gave me the opportunity to take a good look at their cat which I must say was also on a lead.\u00a0 When talking to the owner, they said that at first, their cat had taken a little objection to the new duds, however, it wasn\u2019t very long before it seemed to wait before going outside, knowing that it would then be dressed appropriately before that big door was opened.\u00a0 Cat\u2019s paws can be very affected by snow which I had never thought about before \u2013 I just thought that cats loved to romp where they pleased in all sorts of weather, but when you come to really think about it, would we be happy with bare feet in the snow, or would we rather know that our toes are cosily wrapped before touching it.\u00a0 The only thing would be to make sure the little boots are well-fitted \u2013 they don\u2019t want to fall off during their walking about, and they don\u2019t want to cause discomfort by slipping down their legs either.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a real objection to slipping boot and coats on your cat, then make sure that when they first come inside, you have a towel handy to quickly dry them off from the wetness on their coats and feet and that this stimulates warmth back into their bodies and limbs.\u00a0 And just as with yourself having just come inside from the cold or the rain, a nice warm room, a lovely bed by the fire or a cosy corner in the couch would be the next best thing to heaven.\u00a0 I, of course, would then opt for a warm cup of milk or cocoa, but a bowl of slightly warm water would be very welcoming to help bring warmth inside your cat\u2019s body.<\/p>\n<p>If there is really no need for your cat to venture outside in inclement weather, then don\u2019t make them go outside.\u00a0 After all, it can\u2019t be pleasant having huge drops of rain dropping on you as you run from shelter to shelter outside.\u00a0 And what if there are hailstones, they would hurt your cat no end as well.\u00a0 That might just be a good time to put out some kitty litter in an out of the way place but convenient to them for your cat\u2019s use.\u00a0 If your cat loves going outside regardless, then make sure his way back into the house is never obstructed so that they can hurry back in when they have had enough of the fresh air outside.<\/p>\n<p>Warm corners with cosy old shirts and blankies sound like a good idea to me as well.\u00a0 Preferably, don\u2019t lay one layer straight onto the floor \u2013 try to give them as much padding as possible \u2013 remember they are going to paw whatever it is they are going to lie down on anyway, therefore lots of padding will give them ample warmth when they eventually settle down. So I suggest three or four or five layers of warm old shirts, old cardies, worn blankies will make for a very cosy place to settle down for the next several hours of dreaming.<\/p>\n<p>And keep their bedding facilities away from draughts like windows or doors that are constantly being opened and closed.\u00a0 Raised beds perhaps 3 to 4 inches off the floor would be ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading my blog.<br \/>\nPlease comment below and share my link.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/amis-de-chat-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Debbie Nicholson<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debbienicholson.info\/keepingyourcatwarminwinter.m4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for your Audio link to this blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=DG9G3A3M6HCPW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/images\/life-happens-volume-1-3d.png\" alt=\"Life Happens Volume 1\" width=\"165\" height=\"219\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Life Happens Volume 1 A Collection of Funny Emails and Facebook Messages Dating From The 1980s To 2012<\/p>\n<p>Our Favourite Links<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewellgroomedpet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathy&#8217;s Well Groomed Site<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argospetinsurance.co.uk\/we-talk-pet\/keeping-pets-warm-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keeping Your Cat Warm In Winter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/debbie-nicholson\/beerasahealthydrink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Debbie&#8217;s Other Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debbienicholson.info\/amisdechatbook2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amis de Chat Book 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=5QMBK9P5UQCEC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/506-694-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amis de Chat\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/debzebooks.com\/amis-de-chat-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Product Launch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Keep Your Cat Warm In The Winter Months Winter is fast approaching here in New Zealand and I wondered how would we keep our cat warm as the months get colder and more unbearable?\u00a0 After all, I myself am a summer person, therefore I am not at all keen on spending winter here&hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/howtokeepyourcatwarminthewintermonths\/\">Continue reading&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1,32],"tags":[34,36,28,46,8,35],"class_list":["post-284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-debbie-nicholson","category-uncategorized","category-new-product-launch","tag-amis-de-chat","tag-cats","tag-debbie-nicholson","tag-keeping-your-cat-warm-in-winter","tag-life-happens","tag-new-product-launch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=284"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":345,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/284\/revisions\/345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/debbienicholsononline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}