Things You'll Need
- Solar pool cover
- Light fixture
- Heated pet bed
- Polystyrene or blankets
Instructions
Wrap the cat house in an old solar pool cover. Solar pool covers are designed to attract and retain heat provided by the sun to keep swimming pool water warm. When added to the cat house it can greatly increase the temperature inside.
Install a light fixture with a 75 watt incandescent light bulb. Cover the bulb with a metal shield to lower the light and block the cat from gaining access to the hot bulb. Leaving the light on during the cold nights will provide some warmth.
Purchase a heated bed for the kitty. Heated pet beds come in many different types and styles. Some require an electric outlet to plug into. While others need to only be heated in the microwave and stay warm for up to 12 hours.
Insulate the inside of the cat house. You can use polystyrene or even blankets to line the inside walls, floors and ceiling of the cat house.