K&H Pet ProductsLectro-Soft Orthopedic Outdoor Heated Cat Bed for Outdoor Cat Houses, Safety Listed Automatic Warming Pad, Soft and Flexible, Waterproof, Washable Cover - Small 18 X 14in Tan 20W

Product arrived on time and undamaged. I have ordered this item for at least 15-plus years, due to having multiple cats in various stages of life, with various indoor and outdoor preferences. All my cats have loved them, and I have yet to have had one of these heated pads fail, inside or outside. I live in high desert AZ so the pads get winter use only. I use the small size for small to medium cats, and the medium size for larger cats and outdoor use (more heat). It is true that the pad does not feel very warm on the surface, but it feels very warm if you stick your hand underneath. This is what the cat feels. The inflation makes this pad soft and squishy, but I usually place the pad on top of a cushioned surface, such as a pet bed, piece of furniture, or folded blanket. For freezing nights outside (unheated shed or covered porch), I put the pad in a wooden box or under an elevated small patio table and cover with a sleeping bag. This kept the temp at around 45-degrees F in the space without the cat inside. The body heat of the cat will make it warmer still. I do agree that the faux sheepskin cover is not very plush, and quite susceptible to ground-in dirt and hair, especially with dark-haired cats. I am not real diligent with frequent washings, however. I have to watch my electric bills, so my focus is keeping a cat warm (especially the older cats), while indoor thermostat temps need to be in the low sixties. My cats don't chew electrical cords, so I can't rate that feature. I have used this product with a long extension cord - properly rated. I recently ordered one for a friend who pet-sits, and wanted a way for her cat to have safe and reliable heat while she was away. She said her cat loved it also.

I live on a farm, and that means cats. We now have 4 cats that have shown up (spay and neuter!!). I can't stand seeing animals living on their own, so they have become garage cats. It gets cold in Iowa, so I have three heated bed and one of them is like this. I tried this one because it was a little smaller for a shelf I made for them up high in the garage, above their cat tree, which gives them access. The other two beds are a different brand and hard plastic and much larger. I prefer this one and plan to build another cat tree with another place for a bed like this.All of the cats seem to love this bed, and I have found them all in their at varying times. Two of the cats that came together, are typically in their snuggling (probably because the other 2 are much larger and can't fit in it together, only on their own). I took a round bed that had no cushion in the center and placed this heated bed in the center of it (happened to fit perfect as the round bed stretched properly to fit the rectangle shape). They like having an outer edge/lip and rest their head on it and I think it makes them feel more secure. This bed has a nice softcover, which stays on well (my other 2 hard ones had a cover but it slips right off so they are useless). I also like that this bed is not a hard plastic; it is a softer blow up bed that self inflates - not so hard on the bones. And because it is soft and the cover is comfy, no need to put any padding on it, so they get more direct heat. On the hard plastic beds, I put some plush beds to soften them up, and the heat comes through, as the cats bellies often feel warm but probably not as much.As temps dropped even further, I took a diaper box (larger one), cut a small hold on one side (so my little baby cat could escape the bigger ones if needed, and cut the other end off for a larger opening, that all the cats can get into. Then I placed the bed (still with the round bed around it), in the box. Keeps the drafts off, adds security and probably helps keeps their warmth inside it when they snuggle up.Can't wait to get out there and build another area for them to play and sleep, and I will definitely be purchasing another one of these beds, as opposed the the hard plastic.Side note: The hard plastic beds seemed warm all over but one of them got a bulge in the center of it, but not too bad and cats still lay in the bed that I put on it, but now the heat seems to be concentrated to that area. The other also only warms in the center of the large hard plastic mat - again cats still use it, and I can feel the heat but this soft one seems to be heated all over so has just as much heated area as the larger hard mat.

I have three of these and there is always a cat on them. I have them in the garage as the cats like to hang out there and while it's attached to the house it gets chilly out there. No matter the temp they will head out there and claim the mats. The mats are not hot all the time so they don't waste electricity. Great purchase!

You can get similar mats for less (even when getting this for 42 like I did), but paying extra can be worth it-- if it works better and lasts longer. I'm taking that chance with this mat. It looks to be well-made, and so far functions perfectly. The solid overall construction, beefy power cord, and low wattage give me some confidence. I like that the cover is removable so it can be cleaned or replaced over time. I'll see how it holds up over time but so far so good...The 19"x24" size looks to be right for my two cats. I have it on a sleeping bag, on a table in my un-heated pole barn.Cats can be finicky about smells, so after unboxing I placed the mat and cover separately on my bed and aimed a fan at them. Sprayed some Ozium into the air and let them air-out and "de-smell" for about 30 minutes. Not sure that is necessary but can't hurt...I had a cat who if she would see me put a mat down, and I placed her on it, she wouldn't have anything to do with it. If I placed the mat without her seeing and let her find it herself, she'd make it hers. My two pole barn cats, who this heating mat are for, are the opposite. If they see me place the mat then it seems like they trust me and therefore trust the mat. Sure enough, I was barely done setting this mat up and Morty hopped on it, laid down, and was purring while kneading the cover...Again I'll have to see how this holds up over time, but everything about it so far leads me to recommend it.

Great size for a big dog, but the heat is very low. Quality is great, very happy with the product, just wish the heat was a bit stronger. Still could be fine for most pets to keep the chill off during the winter months, or keep your older fur baby happy.

This is a quality built heating pad that was considerably lower in price than the local pet supply stores.

I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this heating pad!. It’s unique from other heating pads. This is the type of heating pad that when plugged in it might not feel hot, it needs to have something on top of it. That’s when it will get hot, but when your animal goes off the heating pad It will seem like it’s not on but that’s what I love about it. It gives good consistent heat without overheating for your pet and it’s waterproof, the cord is durable and protected preventing any animal to chew through it!! This is a type of heating pad You should get for your pet! it’s safe it’s durable and it won’t overheat providing nice consistent heat when your pet is ON IT when off, It doesn’t seem warm. Only gets warm when pressure is on it. Or when you put your hand underneath the pad it’s warm. MY 45 lb dog LOVES it!!! . I hope this helps. And yes I would PAWS-ITIVLEY recommend THIS heating pad for pets! We give it a 5 paws up!

I was disappointed that the original heated mat I received I had to return to US due to measurements being mixed on site, some were metric and others were imperial, I had assumed because width stated cm that the length and width were also in cm!!. The second mat arrived and it was the correct fit but, no mention as to the fact that it would have a US plug and supply so had to buy a step down transformer - more expense. Now I have it working it is ideal and my cat loves it have hardly seen her since it was put in her outdoor kennel.

We keep a cool house at night. The best feature is that it only heats up when she lays on it so you can leave it plugged in 24/7. My girl loves it!

I got this after having the harsh weather or whatever it's called- the hard plastic version. My one cat just never can get warm so she is obsessed with such things, plus we have a yard feral now so needed a spare for outside to help her through the winter. I'm not sure yet which I prefer, will update if there turns out to be any difference in longevity.The padded nature of this is nice of course, plus it is easier to shove inside the feral shelter box, being flexible. I shake my head at all the reviewers baffled by the valve thing! Let me try to explain. The pad is full of foam. To make it smaller for shipping? or maybe so we can control the hardness? they suck the air out and when we get it we open the valve and let air back in. While the pad is plugged in so it warms up, softening the foam to help it fluff back up. If you want it firmer you can encourage more air to go inside by pushing and pulling gently at opposite edges somewhat like you'd fluff a pillow. if you want no air just the foam, which would be a softer cushion, you can leave it or even squish it a little. Once you like how it is you seal the valve again. There is no pump. The pad doesn't change dramatically. We're just taking a squashed scrap of foam expanding to its unsquashed state, and possibly a small amount of air being fluffed in there too. It is subtle.As far as I can tell this works the same as the hard one- left alone it is a few degrees above ambient, to attract the animal to lie on it. Once there is pressure it then warms up a bit more, to around body temp. Very good for not wasting energy while unoccupied. Note that both are "outdoors" tolerant but only in the way that a doghouse, shed, breezeway, porch or garage is outdoors- they are NOT built to be FULLY outdoors in the rain, snow and mud. And I'm not sure they could keep an animal safe in harsh weather without some shelter anyway.Seems to be great indoors for my chilly housecat as well as outdoors for the feral.I put a thick, folded-in-half bathmat over both the soft and hard heat pads, for padding. So far no fires. If the bedding you add is heavy, it could trigger the pad to go into extra-warm mode without an occupant though, which would be a big waste of electricity. But IMHO adding a bit of a blanket is harmless.Do use it in the room with you at first to be sure you haven't got a faulty one that'll go up in flames or anything. I put a brick on it to get it to fully warm, left it a couple days. ONLY while I was home. Then I was satisfied it could be left unsupervised in the shed where the feral hides. Don't trust any electrical appliance unsupervised until you have checked it out awhile.