Cats and portable heaters - recommendations?

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Mohair - 10 Oct 2003 17:54 GMT

I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
house on occasion. Some reviews on Amazon.com say that there is a danger
of children and pets getting burned yet others who've posted say these are
safe for pets.

I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

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m. L. Briggs - 10 Oct 2003 18:09 GMT

>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
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>
>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

It seems to be it would be sensible to keep her in the house -- she
would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

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Mohair - 10 Oct 2003 19:36 GMT

>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type
>>model but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run
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> would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
> cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

Thanks, but she is an indoor cat. I was looking more for heater
recommendations!

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m. L. Briggs - 10 Oct 2003 21:38 GMT

>>I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
>>but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
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>would be safe and you would not have to worry about her. Indoor
>cats live longer, healthier lives (as you probably already know)..

Sorry, I intended to reply to Rebecca B's post about a heater for
an outdoor cat. My computer does funny things sometimes (or else I
touched something I should not have touched).

I've read about those space heaters, too, and thought they sounded
good for extra heat, but have had no experience. Good luck.

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MaryL - 10 Oct 2003 18:47 GMT

> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
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>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

I checked for reviews in epinions.com. Unfortunately, I only found two
reviews but both indicated that the surface does not get too hot. I had a
friend who had one of these in his office. He loved it, and I don't
remember noticing any sort of hot surface. However, I would suggest that
you contact the manufacturer if the instructions that accompany the heater
do not answer this question.

MaryL
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John - 11 Oct 2003 00:25 GMT

I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings so
you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side of the
heater prevent you touching the radiator part which gets the hottest. Even
with the heater on max, you can safely touch the sides of the heater briefly
without discomfort.

John

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> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
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> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

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Mohair - 11 Oct 2003 00:37 GMT

Thanks for replying. How does your cat like the heater? Does she sit by it?
Has she ever tried to touch it?

I used the Delonghi Dragon at work and thought it was great. I used it in a
small office, though. How big is the room that you use it in?

> I have a Delonghi Dragon oil filled radiator. They have 3 heat settings
> so you can decide for yourself how hot it gets. Metal slats on the side
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>
> John

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Gail - 11 Oct 2003 03:51 GMT

Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed (is
she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it for about
6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
Gail

> I was thinking of purchasing a Delonghi oil filled sealed radiator type model
> but I'm worried about my pet getting burned since she likes to run around the
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>
> I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

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pcb - 11 Oct 2003 08:54 GMT

>>I'm not sure who to believe. Any input is appreciated.

I used to live in a small flat with my 5 rowdy cats and I had a delonghi
heater. I never had a problem. The cats could feel the heat coming off
it and even when they were chasing each other around they never hurt
themselves. They loved having there beds nearby and would curl up
together to enjoy the warmth.

pcb

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Mohair - 11 Oct 2003 15:00 GMT

> Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
> for about 6 minutes and it retains heat for 12 hours.
> Gail

Actually the heater was to warm ME up! Maybe I should get a snuggle safe pad
for myself and put it in my bed!

What type of bed do you have for your cat? Is it one of the fur lined
circular things they sell at petsmart.com or petco.com? Does a cat always
get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my cat
will smell it, and walk away from it.

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Gail - 11 Oct 2003 18:00 GMT

I bought those round fleece lined beds. I put a towel in it and place the
snuggle safe pad under the towel. Funny, I thought the heater was only for
the cats!!!!
Gail

> > Another option is to get the snuggle safe pad and place it in her bed
> > (is she has one of her own). I have one for each of my cats. I nuke it
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> get used to these type beds? I would like to buy one, but I'm afraid my cat
> will smell it, and walk away from it.

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Diane L. Schirf - 11 Oct 2003 19:01 GMT

> I bought those round fleece lined beds.

I did, too, and for months Hodge *chewed" on it and fought it, dragging
it around half the night and attacking. It's only been in the last few
weeks he's figured out it's pretty cool to curl up in. Hasn't stopped
him from the occasional attack, though . . .

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Priscilla Ballou - 11 Oct 2003 19:26 GMT

> > I bought those round fleece lined beds.
>
> I did, too, and for months Hodge *chewed" on it and fought it, dragging
> it around half the night and attacking. It's only been in the last few
> weeks he's figured out it's pretty cool to curl up in. Hasn't stopped
> him from the occasional attack, though . . .

Whatever keeps them happy, right? ;-)

Priscilla

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Diane L. Schirf - 11 Oct 2003 20:06 GMT

> > > I bought those round fleece lined beds.
> >
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> Whatever keeps them happy, right? ;-)

Yes, if it keeps him from attacking me.
No, if it keeps *me* up half the night.

He's got intuition. The day I'd decided to give away the bed was the
first day he slept in it!

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