{"id":99683,"date":"2022-04-22T12:30:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:30:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:30","slug":"can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cats survive outside in the winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_cats_survive_outside_in_the_winter\" title=\"Can cats survive outside in the winter?\">Can cats survive outside in the winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_do_outside_cats_stay_warm_in_the_winter\" title=\"How do outside cats stay warm in the winter?\">How do outside cats stay warm in the winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_cold_is_too_cold_for_cats_to_be_outside\" title=\"How cold is too cold for cats to be outside?\">How cold is too cold for cats to be outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_Long_Can_cats_live_outside_in_winter\" title=\"How Long Can cats live outside in winter?\">How Long Can cats live outside in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_cats_go_outside_in_the_winter\" title=\"Can cats go outside in the winter?\">Can cats go outside in the winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_cats_freeze_to_death\" title=\"Can cats freeze to death?\">Can cats freeze to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_cold_is_too_cold_for_outdoor_cats\" title=\"How cold is too cold for outdoor cats?\">How cold is too cold for outdoor cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_cold_can_cats_tolerate\" title=\"How cold can cats tolerate?\">How cold can cats tolerate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_cats_survive_cold_temperatures_outside\" title=\"Can cats survive cold temperatures outside?\">Can cats survive cold temperatures outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#What_temperature_is_too_low_for_a_cat_to_be_outside\" title=\"What temperature is too low for a cat to be outside?\">What temperature is too low for a cat to be outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_a_cat_survive_in_30_degree_weather\" title=\"Can a cat survive in 30 degree weather?\">Can a cat survive in 30 degree weather?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Can_cats_survive_the_winter_outside\" title=\"Can cats survive the winter outside?\">Can cats survive the winter outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_cold_is_too_cold_for_a_cat_to_be_outside\" title=\"How cold is too cold for a cat to be outside?\">How cold is too cold for a cat to be outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Do_cats_like_being_outside_in_winter\" title=\"Do cats like being outside in winter?\">Do cats like being outside in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_long_can_cats_be_outside_in_winter\" title=\"How long can cats be outside in winter?\">How long can cats be outside in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Should_you_let_cats_out_in_the_snow\" title=\"Should you let cats out in the snow?\">Should you let cats out in the snow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#What_temp_will_a_cat_freeze_to_death\" title=\"What temp will a cat freeze to death?\">What temp will a cat freeze to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#Will_my_cat_freeze_to_death_outside\" title=\"Will my cat freeze to death outside?\">Will my cat freeze to death outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#How_cold_can_cats_survive_outdoors\" title=\"How cold can cats survive outdoors?\">How cold can cats survive outdoors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#What_temperature_is_too_low_for_outdoor_cats\" title=\"What temperature is too low for outdoor cats?\">What temperature is too low for outdoor cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-survive-outside-in-the-winter\/#At_what_temp_do_cats_get_cold\" title=\"At what temp do cats get cold?\">At what temp do cats get cold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_survive_outside_in_the_winter\"><\/span>Can cats survive outside in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are pretty well adapted for cold weather, but when the temperature dips below freezing they are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. During periods of cold weather, cats will go looking for a warm place to hunker down. Building an outside shelter for a cat can be an inexpensive and fun project for the family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_outside_cats_stay_warm_in_the_winter\"><\/span>How do outside cats stay warm in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Insulate the shelter with straw, not hay. Mylar blankets cut to size can also help cats retain warmth. Avoid using conventional fabric blankets or towels, which absorb moisture and can make the interior cold. Placing the shelter on a pallet or other surface to raise it off the ground can also help to insulate it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_is_too_cold_for_cats_to_be_outside\"><\/span>How cold is too cold for cats to be outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_cats_live_outside_in_winter\"><\/span>How Long Can cats live outside in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cat will successfully sustain very frosty conditions up to <b>3-4 days and then they will ultimately freeze to death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_go_outside_in_the_winter\"><\/span>Can cats go outside in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, <b>cats can go outside in cold weather, but not at any temperature or for long periods of time. Otherwise, they may get frostbite or, worse yet, die of cold!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_freeze_to_death\"><\/span>Can cats freeze to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cats can freeze to death when left in cold weather for too long. Due to the cold weather, the cat will begin to suffer from hypothermia, their breathing and heart rate will decrease and they will begin to suffer from neurological problems, heart problems, kidney failure, frostbites and eventually they will die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_is_too_cold_for_outdoor_cats\"><\/span>How cold is too cold for outdoor cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_can_cats_tolerate\"><\/span>How cold can cats tolerate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_survive_cold_temperatures_outside\"><\/span>Can cats survive cold temperatures outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are pretty well adapted for cold weather, but when the temperature dips below freezing they are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. During periods of cold weather, cats will go looking for a warm place to hunker down. Building an outside shelter for a cat can be an inexpensive and fun project for the family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_is_too_low_for_a_cat_to_be_outside\"><\/span>What temperature is too low for a cat to be outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45xb0F.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_survive_in_30_degree_weather\"><\/span>Can a cat survive in 30 degree weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So the most important question that comes to mind of any cat owner is how cold can a cat survive? In general, outdoor cats can surely handle lower temperatures better than indoor cats, <b>any temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit is not tolerable by cats and hard to survive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_survive_the_winter_outside\"><\/span>Can cats survive the winter outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_is_too_cold_for_a_cat_to_be_outside\"><\/span>How cold is too cold for a cat to be outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_being_outside_in_winter\"><\/span>Do cats like being outside in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some cats will want to stay in more during the Winter, but lots of cats will still want to come and go as they please. Its a good idea to provide your cat with outdoor shelter too so that they have the option to stay dry and warm and continue to enjoy the outdoors during the colder weather should they wish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_cats_be_outside_in_winter\"><\/span>How long can cats be outside in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the temperature outside is 32xbaF (0xbaC) or below, we will need to make sure our cat doesnt stay outside for more than <b>15-20min. Once theyre inside, make sure they dont have any problems breathing and are not wet or cold. You can wrap them in a warm blanket once theyre back inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_cats_out_in_the_snow\"><\/span>Should you let cats out in the snow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats and snow <b>Try and encourage your cat not to venture out in snowy weather and keep them inside overnight when temperatures can drop dramatically. To keep them entertained, make sure they have plenty of toys and a scratching post and interact with them regularly  this should keep them happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temp_will_a_cat_freeze_to_death\"><\/span>What temp will a cat freeze to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>32xb0F<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_freeze_to_death_outside\"><\/span>Will my cat freeze to death outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally your outdoor cat will be just fine outdoors with shelter even if the temps dip below freezing. <b>Without some kind of lodging, they are at risk for frost bite, hypothermia, and even death<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_can_cats_survive_outdoors\"><\/span>How cold can cats survive outdoors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, vets advise against allowing your cat to stay outdoors without a warm place to retreat when the average daily temperature is lower than <b>45xb0F. Thats average, not one-time. If its been 55xb0F all day but dips to 44xb0F during the night? Thats probably okay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_is_too_low_for_outdoor_cats\"><\/span>What temperature is too low for outdoor cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_temp_do_cats_get_cold\"><\/span>At what temp do cats get cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can cats survive outside in the winter?How do outside cats stay warm in the winter?How cold is too cold for cats to be outside?How Long Can cats live outside in winter?Can cats go outside in the winter?Can cats freeze to death?How cold is too cold for outdoor cats?How cold can cats tolerate?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99683"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99683\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}