If you are planning on washing the mat a fair amount, you may want to look for a rug with a removable cover to make it easier to clean. The Mylar’s texture means that it has a crinkly sound when it is stepped on; some cats and dogs will love this sound, and others will hate it and not want to use the mat.

Despite this post being about self-warming mats, I wanted to include this Aspen Pet Self-Warming Bed just in case you love the idea of your pet staying extra warm but didn’t realize these heat-reflective materials are also available in pet beds as well. Final Verdict: With the K&H Pet Products Pet Bed Warmer, you can keep your pooch’s bed toasty warm all year long. It’s easy to use, and is available in four different sizes.These mats are intended to keep your cats or dogs warm around your house or in their crate during the winter months. They can be used outside for additional warmth or in a garage or sheltered area containing pets. The Otofy pet heating pad is suitable for small and medium pets and elderly pets. With two settings, the heating pad can easily be adjusted for your pet’s comfort. The durable oxford fabric is long-lasting and water resistant.

The majority of pet owners say that they are very happy with the product and that their pets love it Like the first heating pad from K&K Products, this one also features a 5.5 long cord steel-wrapped power cord for enhanced safety. Heating pads for dogs and cats are a mat that is heated be it via electrical input, thermal technology, battery power or the microwave, and provide your pet with a warm place to rest. Depending on the mat, there are several way that they work: Where heated dog beds, or heating dog pads, require a power outlet to reach and maintain the desired temperature, a self-warming pet bed uses no power cord or external source of heat.

When your dog gets off the heating pad, it will cool down to about 10 to 15 degrees higher than the ambient air temperature. Does the bed have a thermostat? For electric beds, heat must be regulated and stay at a safe level. Self heating beds will always warm to your cats body temperature.