K&H Pet Products Heated Amazin' Kitty Pad

Got this product to replace a different brand of cat-bed heater (a gift) that stopped working. I was expecting the heating element inside the bed-cover (pictured) to be about the same size as the bed (as is the case with other brands of heated cat-beds that I've seen or used). No! While the bed-cover (seen in the product photo) is approximately 14 x 20 inches, the heating element inside (a small, vinyl-covered packet) is only 9 x 9 inches, and floats around inside the bed-cover, randomly. Also, the top material is a plush, non-woven insulation-like material which is easily torn and pulled by cat-claws, so the whole thing needs to be placed _under_ another blanket, not exposed with the cat sleeping Got this product to replace a different brand of cat-bed heater (a gift) that stopped working. I was expecting the heating element inside the bed-cover (pictured) to be about the same size as the bed (as is the case with other brands of heated cat-beds that I've seen or used). No! While the bed-cover (seen in the product photo) is approximately 14 x 20 inches, the heating element inside (a small, vinyl-covered packet) is only 9 x 9 inches, and floats around inside the bed-cover, randomly. Also, the top material is a plush, non-woven insulation-like material which is easily torn and pulled by cat-claws, so the whole thing needs to be placed _under_ another blanket, not exposed with the cat sleeping directly on it (as in the product picture). There is no thermostat or timer (explained clearly in the product description) but I prefer units with a timer/thermostat (unavailable when I ordered this product on sale). The only reason I gave it a "recommend" is that my cat likes it a LOT, sleeps on it all the time, and she doesn't care about the missing features at all! But as the human who is constantly plugging, unplugging and re-centering the heating element, and re-arranging the blanket on my bed, I'm not liking it nearly as much as other brands with better covers and timers/thermostats. … more

I bought this for my senior cat who also has back arthritis. She likes to sleep on the floor because she has issues with even using pet stairs or ramps, so I wanted to get her something to help keep her warm and comfortable since she has refused every cat bed I have gotten her. I put this in her current favorite spot, and once I added a paper bag on top of it (she loves her paper bags) she barely moves off of it. It gets warm but not hot, which is good. My only complaint is that the heating element pad could be larger.

The heating pad itself has been solid and reliable, though as other reviewers noted, it's less than half the size of the cover, and even my small cat curled into a ball doesn't fit "comfy" on the heater part. But the real problem is the cover. Within weeks, it was fraying into a coarse, nasty, scratchy polyester mess. I tried just trimming off the fraying threads and fluff, but it only seems to have gotten worse. I finally threw it away and made a cozy fleece cover for it. With the fleece cover, it fits nicely into the bottom of my cat's cushy bed and she seems quite content. Unless you love having scratchy grey polyester balls shedding all over, get one of K&Hs other heating pads.

I was a little hesitant to get this based on other reviews of the heating portion being so much smaller than the pad and that it doesn't get really warm to touch. I'm glad I got it, though! The heater is somewhat smaller than the pad, but I found that no matter where my kitty lays on it, it provides warmth. I love the fact that it doesn't get too warm because my kitty sleeps hard and I was afraid it might get too hot and hurt him. No, it's perfect. It does get warmer when they lay on it than how it feels just to touch with nothing on it. He used to feel cold to the touch, and now he's toasty and has even gone back to sleeping on his side and stretching out, so I know it feels good to him! I was a little hesitant to get this based on other reviews of the heating portion being so much smaller than the pad and that it doesn't get really warm to touch. I'm glad I got it, though! The heater is somewhat smaller than the pad, but I found that no matter where my kitty lays on it, it provides warmth. I love the fact that it doesn't get too warm because my kitty sleeps hard and I was afraid it might get too hot and hurt him. No, it's perfect. It does get warmer when they lay on it than how it feels just to touch with nothing on it. He used to feel cold to the touch, and now he's toasty and has even gone back to sleeping on his side and stretching out, so I know it feels good to him! … more

My cats discovered my electric blanket during this WFH winter, so I thought I should get them something to call their own--mostly so I could get my blanket back, haha. They immediately took to this. Already considering getting another one so they don't have to fight over who gets to sleep on it! Great for chilly Chicago winters in drafty apartments.

My mother bought me this... thing. She thought I would love it because it would keep me warm in my bed at night when I sleep. Mother, dear Mother, you were so wrong, how could this tiny thing be of any use to such a scholar as I? Not only will I not lay on it or even touch my paw to it because of the odor when it heats, the actual "warming" pad is only half the size of the cover that it comes in. Really, Mother... why would you even dream that this was a quality made bed for me? I might as well sleep next to that fluffy giant dog lives here and tries to eat me if I want some extra warmth. Not your best attempt, Mother.

The heating pad in this cat flat bed is maybe 6” x 6”. Where would you put it in a pad about 12” x 18” (I’m not sure of the true size off the top of my head). I’m very disappointed. I would return it but I have already taken the tags and wrapping off a week before I discovered the size of the actual heating pad. I thought I had read the description carefully. The cover is supposed to trap cat hair, I’m not sure, but it’s very scratchy.

The pad is scratchy and tears very easily. I do not see how I would put it in the washer even on gentle. Pad is gray: but an unfortunate gray color. Does not feel comfortable or look good with most decor. I am particular about the things I buy my cats- especially the two with arthritis. I did put a towel on top to be less scratchy but that absorbs the heat too so kitty feels less.

I would only recommend this product if a friend wanted a small heating pad inserted into a large cover. I assumed the heating pad was the same size as the cover, but it is not. The heating pad inside is half the size as the cover, so it is very awkward to use. You would be better off just buying a smaller, cheaper item. The heating pad itself is great, so I just inserted it into the old cover, but now I am stuck with a large cover that is useless.

I have several K&H warming pet beds. This one is a little different. It’s nice because it doesn’t have the foam inserts but the bed itself is thick and padded. It washed up nicely and the cats really like the texture to lay on. It does seem like it will hold on to all the hair (or anything else that comes in contact with it). The actual heating pad is a little small. I don’t think I’d buy it at full price but the sale price makes it a good value