K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Mat

Two of my cats live in our sunroom. It's warm in summer but less so in winter. I had been making them nests out of blankets to sleep in, but that didn't seem like enough. I was searching for just the right electric heating pad and finally settled on two of these. (It wasn't exactly what I originally wanted but I decided to adjust my thinking.) Took them out of the box and set one at each end of the sofa that's in the sunroom. Coquette is a smart cat and she knew immediately it was for her, hopped onto it, and started enjoying it right away. Maggie is not quite as sharp and it took her about 24 hours, but now she sleeps on one too. They trade off - I'll see them each use a different pad. Autumn Two of my cats live in our sunroom. It's warm in summer but less so in winter. I had been making them nests out of blankets to sleep in, but that didn't seem like enough. I was searching for just the right electric heating pad and finally settled on two of these. (It wasn't exactly what I originally wanted but I decided to adjust my thinking.) Took them out of the box and set one at each end of the sofa that's in the sunroom. Coquette is a smart cat and she knew immediately it was for her, hopped onto it, and started enjoying it right away. Maggie is not quite as sharp and it took her about 24 hours, but now she sleeps on one too. They trade off - I'll see them each use a different pad. Autumn is coming early to the North Coast of California and the nights (and some days) are chilly, so I leave them plugged in all the time. The cats enjoy them. … more

I think it’s the greatest mat. My cat is 10 years old and loves the warm sunshine but she doesn’t seem to like the foam. She likes to sit on the floor or the rug. I’m going to try taking the foam out and replacing it with a towel Still working on it.

Got this so the cats would stop burrowing between our legs for warmth at night. Assumed it was big enough the cats would be able to share it at the foot of the bed, but the heating element is half the size of the mat, so they won’t share it. But they love it and we aren’t getting pinned down all night, so I guess I have to order another.

It was not very warm so I wouldn't recommend it. I wanted something to keep my old girl warm but it didn't work as I expected

He loves this mat but it just isn't big enough for him. He likes to stretch out when he sleeps.

Cat loves it! I got this too keep her off of my electronics and she prefers this bed more than my console and router. Took her about 2 weeks for her to start using it but once she found out it warms up she frequently uses it. The pad may not feel warm at first when you put your hand on it but with just bit of pressure after like 20 seconds you can really feel the warmth. In the picture i was using the bottom side (which is more of a flat soft surface) to see if she liked it (which she did) but it seems she also doesnt have problems with the fuzzy side either.

I like the comfortable warmth that this heating pad releases, especially since it is gentle and just in the area where the pet is laying. I wish I'd realized that the actual heating pad is actually significantly smaller (much narrower and slightly shorter) than the mat itself. The Thermo-Kitty Mat is listed as 12"x24", which is true of the cover, but the heating pad inside is much smaller, maybe 6" x18"? I forgot to measure before, and now it's occupied. The kitten that I bought it for is little enough right now that it isn't an issue (she seems quite content!), and perhaps the heat source radiates through the foam to warm the mat as a whole when the cat is full size...guess I'll have to see. I like the comfortable warmth that this heating pad releases, especially since it is gentle and just in the area where the pet is laying. I wish I'd realized that the actual heating pad is actually significantly smaller (much narrower and slightly shorter) than the mat itself. The Thermo-Kitty Mat is listed as 12"x24", which is true of the cover, but the heating pad inside is much smaller, maybe 6" x18"? I forgot to measure before, and now it's occupied. The kitten that I bought it for is little enough right now that it isn't an issue (she seems quite content!), and perhaps the heat source radiates through the foam to warm the mat as a whole when the cat is full size...guess I'll have to see. … more

I believe I made a review two months into the delivery. We bought this late November for our kitties to relax in the colder months. Our cats were not a fan of it. The heater offgassed a plasticy smell that they were always noticed before walking away. Within the last few weeks, they have finally discovered the comfort of this pad. Both of our cats cuddle together and enjoy the warmth. It's taken 4 months for the heating pad to mingle with the sent of the house, but I can't imagine it without it now. My advice is to just be patient.

This deserves an absolute 5 star rating which I rarely give a product. After 7 years it only shows a little bit of wear even though Stan & Zoey use it daily from fall into spring. It's in an open box on a covered screened-in porch. They spend hours on it everyday, usually cuddled together asleep. They prefer it to staying inside next to the woodstove. Its heat level is low but the radiant power from use makes the cats feel very warm when picked up. If it ever wears out I would purchase another one without hesitation. To Stan & Zoey it is absolutely indispensable.

Heating pad inside layers of kitty pad is not very wide. Half the size expected. I expected it to cover the entire pad. Not at all like the last pad my kitty enjoyed.