how to survive cats in winter seasons

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.

Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Warm This Winter
Though cats are pretty adaptable animals, they can be susceptible to dangerous health conditions like hypothermia and frostbite if exposed to temps that dip too low.

Winter is here and with temperatures dropping, many cat owners are wondering how cold is too cold for their cats to stay comfortable and toasty warm.

Whether you have an indoor cat who loves to snuggle or an outdoor cat who is unafraid of chasing prey through the snow, it’s important to know what to do to protect your cat from the cold temps.

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Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Warm This Winter
Though cats are pretty adaptable animals, they can be susceptible to dangerous health conditions like hypothermia and frostbite if exposed to temps that dip too low.

December 10, 2020

Winter is here and with temperatures dropping, many cat owners are wondering how cold is too cold for their cats to stay comfortable and toasty warm.

Whether you have an indoor cat who loves to snuggle or an outdoor cat who is unafraid of chasing prey through the snow, it’s important to know what to do to protect your cat from the cold temps.

Daily Paws spoke with veterinarians who revealed warning signs to look out for, the temperature at which most cats get cold (hint: It’s more complicated than you think), and tricks for keeping your cat warm both indoors and out.

Do Cats Get Cold Easily?
“Most cats handle cold temperatures very well. Cats who are used to spending a lot of time outdoors know when it’s time to come back in,” says Michael Arpino, DVM at Veterinary Wellness Center of Boerum Hill in Brooklyn, N.Y. That said, you should not leave your outdoor cat in the cold overnight, especially in extreme temperatures. “We definitely wouldn’t advise leaving them outside all night without available shelter from the environment and predators.
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