These beds might not feel warm to the touch, but they’re usually more comfortable for your kitty. Can self-warming cat beds be cleaned easily? There are only two obvious differences which are that it doesn’t come in a range of colors, but more relevantly, it is cheaper than our group test winner. Increased warmth without any danger of the burns that can result from the use of electrically heated pet beds.

We love this self-warming bed for dogs that like to sleep curled up tightly in a ball but who like the added support of the raised sidewalls.

Best heated cat beds at a glance

The small is 20 by 15 inches which should be fine for most cats as most of the area is available for sleeping. Only the largest cats would need a medium which is 30 by 20 inches. 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.

Microwavable - Microwavable pet pads use the same method as a warming wheat bag in which they are filled with a conductive material that will hold on heat for a long while after coming out of the microwave.These are very popular with our community who insisted we include it in our calming cat beds roundup, so it deserves a place here as well. 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!