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snakeskin1982 t1_j1c6495 wrote

Your cats will be fine for 2.5 days if you leave them enough food & water. Do you have a timed feeder? We use one for when we leave the cats for a couple of days. I don't know why the other commenter was saying that the wind will make your place too cold for just blankets, it's not like you're shutting off the heat completely.

However, if I were you, I'd just take the cats with me. They may be slightly uncomfortable for the short time they're in your room, but at least you can check on them whenever you want and you wouldn't have to worry about them, helping you have a more enjoyable Christmas.

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panther5634 OP t1_j1clirl wrote

The cats do not do well in their carriers and we usually medicate them beforehand for vet visits. We sealed the windows and they’re good with food and water. I’m not terribly concerned and think they’ll be fine at 2.5 days for sure. I do feel bad going home for a couple hours just to leave them again for my extended family’s christmas plans next week for another couple days but they’ll be okay with each other and by then the weather won’t be so shit. Thanks for your input!

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psychopompandparade t1_j1cahi2 wrote

I said so because of the potential of power loss, which is why i specified electric reliant heat. Gusts over 60mph plus ice means a lot of the city is at least at risk for power outage, and when the power goes, so does electric and some oil heat. If the power stays on, I'm sure cats can do a few days, and the pipes are unlikely to burst anywhere that would cause dangerous flooding for the cats. But if electric heat is all you have, and there's a risk of power outage, that's something to consider. That's why I said that.

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