keepthetips t1_isqzitj wrote on October 18, 2022 at 1:29 AM

#129,089

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_isr0g34 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 1:36 AM

#129,127

Mylar blankets are not insulation, do not retain heat.

They reflect heat.

Ucouldbimproving t1_isr19cw wrote on October 18, 2022 at 1:42 AM

#129,159

Replying to DroolingSlothCarpet (#129,127)

Does that change the point? Real question, I don’t know.

DroolingSlothCarpet t1_isr1eer wrote on October 18, 2022 at 1:44 AM

#129,164

Replying to Ucouldbimproving (#129,159)

This is Life Pro Tips. This post is amateur.

chantiris t1_isrbfs8 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 3:05 AM

#129,625

I would actually suggest using straw in the shelter or dog house or what have you! Blankets can become freezing cold if even a tiny bit of water gets on it like from rain or snow. But straw repels liquid quite well and so will remain warm and toasty for any animal on it! That is why they use them in feral cat shelters.

PrisonerV t1_isselt7 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 11:07 AM

#131,313

Replying to chantiris (#129,625)

Real LPT is in the comments.

LPT: If you have a stray animal that you want to keep warm this winter, consider using mylar blankets to line their shelter/bedding. They're inexpensive and retain heat extremely well.

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