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 Post subject: Cats don't like draft windows
PostPosted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 1:53 pm 
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November 12, 2010

Cats Don't Like Drafty Windows
by Pam Johnson-Bennett, CABC, Cat Behavior Associates

Many cats love sitting at the window to watch the world outside. As colder weather is approaching, many of those favorite perching spots will become cold and drafty. For elderly cats who love sunning themselves, the sudden offensive draft is uncomfortable and can aggravate arthritis. Check your windows for air leaks. In addition to weather-proofing that can be installed over the windows, consider a padded window perch to make kitty m ore comfortable. For elderly kitties, a heated window perch would really hit the spot! Don't use a heating pad designed for humans because the temperature could accidentally be set too high. Headed perches and beds designed for pets warm up to just the right temperature.

Pam Johnson-Bennett, CABC, is a certified cat behavior consultant and author of seven best-selling books on cat behavior. Her website is www.catbehaviorassociates.com.

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 Post subject: Re: Cats don't like draft windows
PostPosted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:47 pm 
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Azurine101 wrote:
For elderly kitties, a heated window perch would really hit the spot!


Oh, I have to show this to hubby!!! He'll immediately want to buy Maggie one, because, how do I say this, she's got him wrapped around her little paw! :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Cats don't like draft windows
PostPosted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:05 am 
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Good article Pat, thanks for posting.

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 Post subject: Re: Cats don't like draft windows
PostPosted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:31 pm 
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Good article Pat , I don't think mine mind the drafts but we do have thermal glass so maybe that helps :D

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 Post subject: Re: Cats don't like draft windows
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:44 pm 
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In Arizona we call that a "breath of fresh air"... LOL

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