While you’re keeping the rest of the household comfortable, don’t forget home comfort for pets too. Pets may seem (and sometimes act like) creatures of the wild kingdom. However, most common breeds are domesticated and have long since become more accustomed to controlled indoor conditions than the environment of the great outdoors. While humans can dress to suit temperature and other conditions, most pets are stuck with what nature gave them, so they rely on your help to stay comfortable and healthy.
Here are some factors that directly impact home comfort for pets:
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- Fur coat. Cats and dogs with thick fur can naturally withstand more chilly temperatures but tend to be uncomfortable at higher temperatures. Pets with thinner coats, conversely, enjoy a warmer indoor environment.
- Size and weight. Smaller animals lose body heat faster. Therefore, a small pet will feel cold quicker and at a lower temperature than a larger breed.
- Weight. Body fat is an efficient insulator and protective at lower temperatures. Leaner, lighter animals may be less cold-tolerant.
- Age. Both the youngest and the elderly pets like a warm house in winter. Dogs and cats in the middle age range accept a wider range of comfortable temperatures.
Seasonal Settings
In winter, keep the thermostat setting between 69 and 72 degrees. If you have large pets, you can stay closer to the lower end of that range. If you have kittens or puppies, they’ll be more comfortable near the upper limit. A warm bed and exposure to sunlight also allows a pet to self-adjust their comfort level at any particular time.
During summer, maintain the indoor temperature in the range between 75 and 78 degrees. Larger dogs are naturally happier at the lower end of that range, while an older cat with short fur will do well at 78 degrees. Don’t allow indoor temperatures higher than 82 degrees for any common type or breed of pet, however.
At Paitson Bros., we know home comfort for pets is an important part of a happy household. Since 1922, we’ve been your choice in the Wabash Valley for optimum indoor comfort and efficiency.
Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
Paitson Bros
1 (812) 232-2347
Serving the Wabash Valley, IN Area Since 1922