Cats In Cold Weather
We know what you're thinking: 'cats have fur coats; so, surely they can't get cold.' Are we right?
Wrong.
While indoor cats can handle cold temperatures for a while a general rule is that they have trouble adapting to temperatures that dip below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
As evidence, indoor cats live longer than their outdoor counterparts. Cats who are kept indoors can reach the ripe old age of 17 or more years, whereas outdoor cats live an average of just two to five years. During periods of cold weather, or snow, cat owners may be inclined to keep kitties in garages; but that is not a good place for them either.
While they are away from the harsh climate, they face health issues being in the garage such as inhaling car fumes and potentially licking car oil. The best place for indoor cats is of course indoors; or outside in a cat enclosure for a limited time period.