If this sounds familiar
He takes a minute to get going in the morning now, and it's worse when the house is cold.
She's taken to sleeping on the radiator shelf and you'd rather she had somewhere safer.
The house drops to nothing overnight and the old cat is curled into the tightest ball you've ever seen.
Why you'll love it
The danger with a heating pad isn't that it gets too hot. It's that it stays warm on a pet who can't move away.
Body temperature, not hot
35 to 45°C, which is around where a dog or cat sits naturally. Human pads run far hotter and are a genuine burn risk on an animal who can't tell you.
Steel-sleeved cord
A 50cm chew-resistant tube covers the section nearest the pad - the part a bored dog finds first - and the adapter is UL-listed rather than unbranded.
Warm in five minutes
Two settings, 32W on high and 16W on low. Quick enough that you can switch it on when they settle rather than leaving it running all day.
Easier on stiff joints
Warmth helps an arthritic dog or an old cat get moving. It's one of the simplest things you can do for a pet who's slowed down.
Always leave somewhere unheated for them to move to.
Never make the whole bed warm. A pet regulates temperature by moving — onto the heat when they want it, off when they've had enough — and the one rule with any heated surface is that moving off has to be possible. Put the pad at one end of the bed, under a blanket, and leave the other end cool. That single habit prevents almost every problem a heating pad can cause.
How it works
Why a pet pad runs cooler than a human one
Will it fit
about body heat
cat to medium dog
16W on low
at the pet end
M is 45 x 45cm, which suits a cat or a small dog curled up. L is 70 x 45cm, enough for a spaniel or a medium dog to stretch out on. Both are 1.5cm thick, so they sit inside an existing bed rather than replacing it. The cord runs 125cm with a 50cm steel-sleeved section at the pet end.
Simple to use
Lay it flat, hide the cord, leave an escape.
Lay it flat and cover it
Flat, never folded or creased - folding damages the heating wire inside. Put a blanket or a towel over the top rather than letting them lie on the bare surface. It's 1.5cm thick, so it sits inside the bed they already use.
Run the cord out of reach
The 50cm steel sleeve protects the end nearest the pad. Route the rest of the 125cm behind furniture or under the bed so there's no loose cable for a bored dog to investigate.
Always leave somewhere unheated
Pad at one end of the bed, nothing at the other. A pet regulates by moving on and off the heat, and that only works if there's somewhere cooler to move to. Start on low and watch the first couple of sessions.
Great for
- Elderly dogs and cats with stiff joints
- Thin-coated and hairless breeds - greyhounds, whippets, sphynx
- Cold houses and rooms that drop overnight
- Kittens and puppies in their first winter
- Pets recovering from illness or surgery, with your vet's agreement
- Cats who have started sleeping somewhere unsafe to find warmth
Not ideal for
- Outdoor use. This is rated indoor only - not for sheds, garages, catios or kennels.
- Unsupervised use with a determined chewer. The steel sleeve covers 50cm, not the whole cord.
- Pets who physically can't move off it, unless you're there to watch. Prolonged contact is where burns come from.
- Covering the whole bed. There must always be an unheated area.
- Anywhere outside North America. It's AC 110V.
Not sure? Send us your pet's measurements and we'll tell you.
Heat, pets, and how burns actually happen
Why human heating pads are dangerous for pets
Yours is built for short use, through clothing, on skin that reports back. It runs far hotter than any animal should lie on. A pet pad is designed to sit at or just above body temperature and hold there - which feels underwhelming to a human hand and is exactly right for a dog.
How burns actually happen
Not from something searingly hot, usually. Prolonged contact with a surface above around 44°C can damage tissue over time without ever feeling alarming, and the animals most at risk are the ones who want the heat most: old, stiff, recovering, or simply too comfortable to move. That's the reasoning behind the temperature ceiling here and behind every warning on this page.
The escape route is the real safety feature
Any heated bed should cover part of the sleeping area and no more. Pets thermoregulate by moving, and a bed that is warm from edge to edge removes the only control they have. Pad at one end, cool at the other, every time.
Cords are the other risk
A chewed mains cable is a serious injury or worse. The 50cm steel sleeve covers the stretch nearest the pad, which is where a dog starts, and the UL-listed adapter means the electronics have been independently tested. Route the remaining cable out of reach anyway, and unplug it when you're out until you know how your pet treats it.
Product details
What's included
1 x heating pad in your chosen size
1 x user manual
Care & maintenance
Unplug it and let it cool before you do anything. Wipe the waterproof surface with a damp cloth — never put it in a washing machine, never submerge it, and never fold or crease it, which damages the heating wire inside. Store it rolled rather than folded. Check the cord for damage every few weeks, especially the section nearest the pad.
Shipping
Free on every US order. Most arrive within 7-12 days. Tracking by email as soon as it ships.
Returns
Damaged, faulty or wrong item - tell us within 7 days and we'll replace or refund in full. We can't take change-of-mind returns, which is why every page says who it isn't for.
Ask before you buy
Send your pet's measurements, breed and age and we'll tell you honestly whether this suits - including when it doesn't.
Questions
Before you order
Can it burn my pet?
It runs at 35 to 45°C, which is about body temperature - far cooler than a human heating pad. The real risk with any heated bed is prolonged contact on an animal who can't move away, so always leave part of the bed unheated and use the low setting for an elderly or immobile pet.
Is it safe to leave on overnight?
Many owners do, on the low setting, with the pad covering only part of the bed. For the first few nights stay nearby and check how warm your pet feels when you get up. If they're a chewer, unplug it when you're not in the room.
What if my dog chews the cord?
The 50cm nearest the pad is sleeved in steel, which is the section dogs reach for. The rest isn't, so route it behind furniture and unplug it when you're out until you know how he treats it.
Can I use it in a shed, garage or outdoor kennel?
No. It's rated for indoor use only, and damp plus mains electricity is not a combination to experiment with.
Which size do I need?
M at 45x45cm suits a cat or a small dog curled up. L at 70x45cm lets a spaniel or a medium dog stretch out. Both are 1.5cm thick and designed to go inside the bed they already use.
Can I wash it?
No. Unplug it, let it cool, and wipe the waterproof surface with a damp cloth. Never machine wash it, submerge it, or fold it - folding damages the heating wire inside. Store it rolled.
Will it work outside the US?
No. It's AC 110V, so it's for North American supply only.