She is published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association. The best outdoor cat houses help keep felines warm and dry in the worst winter conditions and protect them from extreme heat ...

This is because outdoor cats face risks like injury, toxic plants, fleas, predators, and more. If you want to let your cat have outdoor time, you can train them to walk outside with a harness.

No, heated outdoor cat houses are designed to be energy-efficient. Most use low-wattage heating pads, typically consuming between 10 to 40 watts — about the same as a small light bulb. This ...