A good dog bed can last your dog for years and it's worth the investment because you'll save money on not having to re-buy it, and possibly even saving on vet bills. 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. Just like any electrically heated item, they need to be switched off. Think of them as electric blankets; if they are left on for too long, they could be potentially dangerous. All products mentioned are safe to use. However, common sense should be applied when using any electrically heated item. Just remember to turn it off when it's not in use and switch it off every few hours. This type of bed utilizes your dog’s body heat to warm the inside of the bed. Self-warming beds are not the same as heated dog beds, though. This is enhanced by the use of their own brand CoziLOFT fibers in the filling that keeps clumping to a minimum while helping to keep the loft for longer and by keeping in the heat.

There isn't much a cat would rather do than just lay in the sun and enjoy the warmth. During the summer months, you'll regularly see cats soaking up the rays on car bonnets or perched on a window sill enjoying the weather.

Some cats don’t like super cat beds and prefer to sleep pretty much on your floor or carpet. If this is the case for your kitty, the Pet Magasin self-heating cat bed might be the ideal choice. Self-warming cat beds can come in a range of shapes and sizes, such as caves, self-heating mats, and simple donut-shaped beds. This highly recommended cat bed comes in two sizes and a wide range of colors. The standard size at 20 inches round is perfect for all but the biggest cats. Letting your pup investigate a bed before committing to it will give you a better idea of whether they will use the bed or not.

A more stable body temperature for dogs that are recovering from being in a neglected physical condition and young pups. The wrap-around design helps to retain heat and warmth. This bed relies on that shape and the plush lining and the padding in the walls for its self-heating effect as there is no reflective layer. It is nonetheless effective and warms up well from your cat’s own body heat. We'll discuss the several styles and specific options later, but first let's talk about how it works, its benefits and whether you even need one. How Do Self-Warming Dog Beds Work? Breeding: When it comes to tiny little newborn puppies or kittens, they are unable to regulate their own temperature, hence why they spend all of their time snuggled up in their mother's belly fur. So by providing them with heating pads, you can help to incubate them if mum fancies stretching her legs.You may have to invest in more than one of these beds if you have cats in the household or more than one dog because it’s the tight fit of this bed that makes it nice and warm. In the same way, it's also important that when you choose a bed for your pupper, that you accommodate their current health concerns. But during colder days, cats will do some strange things to enjoy a bit of extra warmth. Our cat sits in front of the oven - stories of cats sneaking into warm airing cupboards or laying near radiators are not uncommon, either. The downsides we found are that the shaggy top fabric does shed a lot of bits and it is more expensive than the other pad-style beds we tried. 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.

The Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bed from Petmate is a great self-warming bed option for placement on top of a cot bed. The inside of the bed is made from Sherpa-like fleece and the exterior of the bed is a durable corduroy which we are particularly fond of. The one thing we don’t love about this bed is that the base pillow is sewn into the bed, but this isn’t a huge problem since the whole bed fits into the washer.This bed is machine washable and fluffs up very well in a dryer (on low heat). It’s one of the larger pad-style cat beds in this roundup at 22 by 17 inches and is available in a lot of different colors. It’s a super simple option and that is reflected in the low price. One issue you may have is with the size. It’s supposed to be a tight-ish fit for your cat but large cats may not find it comfortable. The internal area is a modest 16 by 11 inches so make sure your cat will fit! For cats and dogs with less fur: Some smaller size breeds can struggle to maintain their temperature, especially if they are short-haired (or completely hairless in the case of a sphynx cat!). Or perhaps your pet struggles with a skin condition that affects their hair growth or causes their hair to fall out? Since their fur is a key part of their heat regulation, if it's missing they may need an alternative way to keep warm. Heating pads provide that alternative.