Ancol Self Heating Pet Pad Medium (64 x 49cm)

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Heating pads for dogs and cats are a mat that is heated be it via electrical input, thermal technology, battery power or the microwave, and provide your pet with a warm place to rest. Depending on the mat, there are several way that they work:

Comfort: Sometimes you don't need a reason to want to feel warm. Much like humans, some cats and dogs just appreciate a bit of warmth every now and then. Have you ever known a dog or cat that will sit with their nose inches from the fire, when you can't imagine they could possibly need to be that close? They just like it, nothing more to it! If you're a cat lover, then you will know that felines love warmth. You will often find cats curling up on a windowsill or a warm patch soaking up the sun. Cats are creatures of comfort, and there is nothing more comfortable than warm heated cat beds. So - we've rounded up the best, heated cat beds for your fussy feline. This bed is washable and has a waterproof and non-slip base. The Lazy Rabbit’s sides are so well stuffed that we suggest going for the larger size (24”) for most cats in place of the smaller 20” since some cats can find it a bit too snug. Self-warming cat beds are beds designed to maintain, reflect, and distribute your cat’s natural body heat.It is also essential to ensure that the heating element isn’t exposed, as it could potentially injure your cat. Finally, when your cat is relaxing on the heated bed, keep an eye that it isn't getting too hot every so often. Some upmarket cosy cat cave models have an automatic switch-off system in place after a set time of being on, which makes it safer for you and your kitty. Additionally, make sure the cable is correctly encased as you do not want your cat to play with wires and potentially hurt themselves. As we’ve already covered, many cats like a bed that has some form of bolstering or just soft walls around the edge to give them a place to snuggle. You will also want to be sure that your pet isn't going to chew through any wires if you were to choose a mains powered heating blanket, especially with teething puppies or kittens with sharp little teeth.

They are often called loungers and mimic the basic silhouette of a sofa we all sit (or lie) on as humans. Perhaps that’s the appeal. But we don’t have to leave them just for dogs - cats can have them too. In all our cat bed roundups we end up recommending a lot of K&H products and having to explain why.Just like our winner, it also comes in a range of sizes and can be had as a round bed or a rectangular one. Electrically-heated cat beds are effectively electric blankets, which makes them potentially dangerous. We've all heard (usually from an elderly relative) about a faulty electric blanket that burnt down a house after being left on. Whilst all of these products are safe, common sense should be applied when in use. Basically, always remember to turn it off when it's not in use and don't let it stay on for hours at a time. But, many don’t, and they prefer the mat or pad style of bed that they can simply lie on top of and doze. There’s a good reason for including this one from Furhaven. They’re renowned as dog bed experts but their smaller size ranges are very popular with cat owners (as with their other bed in this test above). And that’s because they are very good at what they do and their beds are good value. Where heated dog beds, or heating dog pads, require a power outlet to reach and maintain the desired temperature, a self-warming pet bed uses no power cord or external source of heat.