K&H Ortho Thermo-Bed

by K&H

Product Features

• Two layers of orthopedic foam, so thick even the largest dogs will not "bottom out"
• Dimensions - Approximately 17" x 27"
• Dual thermostats keep temperature to a comfortable 102-degrees
• Removable heater for washing
• Limited one-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 17 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S9M2OA
• Item model number: KH-4012
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,446 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

Product Description

Size: Medium | Color: Blue

Your pet will love the warmth and feel of this soft, comfy bed. It's two layers of thick orthopedic foam will not "bottom out" for even the largest dogs. The bed's unique heating system uses dual thermostats to pamper your pet with cushy comfort that's just the right temperature. This bed is easy to care for, and the removable cover is washable. It's great for dogs or cats of any size. It is available in 3 sizes. While this is perfect for cold months, many pets are chilly in the summer air conditioning and love this bed to keep them warm. But, even if you don't use air conditioning, most pets love the feel of this bed, so all you need to do is remove or unplug the heater for use during warmer months. It is UL approved in both the US and Canada. Choosing the right bed size: While your pet is on the floor lying down, measure their body length from the base of their tail to the tip of their nose and add 6". If you are concerned about the product being too small, just pick the next size up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reg. heating pad inside. Helps arthritic dog, April 22, 2007

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Alexandra Cannon (Reston VA) - See all my reviews
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I have this product for already 2+ years, and it served my 11+yo Englih Setter with arthritis. Frankly, my dog prefers more her unheated Double Sided Geri-Bed (which I highly recommend), but this products deserves a good review nonetheless.

The heating element inside is a regular heating pad at the lowest setting you get in the drugstore...As dogs need lower temperatures for comfort, the bed maintains a comfortable tempearture setting for a DOG, while for a person it might seem barely warm.

The fabric is sturdy and washes well, but I wish it was denser to prevent hair penetrating into the foam insert, as it is impossible to get that hair out of the foam. I finally figured to use plastic bag between the foam and the cover to mitigate the problem.

I also wish the fabric seams were better finished inside. No, it hasn't fallen apart and the zipper is in perfet shape, but seams are frayed inside, which is annoying for me... although the fraying is not visible outside.

Over the years the foam still maintains its shape, i.e hasn't sunk, but the top surface shows significant wear - however, my dog always "digs" for like 5 minutes before settling, so she ruined the surface quicker than a non-digging dog would.

Overall, the product is worth the $35-40 range, of satisfctory quality to last a few years, and looks decent. KV Vet store is fast on shipping.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but room for improvement, December 4, 2008

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Clay Dragonfly (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: K&H Ortho Thermo-Bed, Large, Blue (Misc.)

As others have noted, this bed does not get very warm on it's own, but I've felt it right after my dog got up after a long nap & it was quite toasty - I would not want it much warmer. The size of the heating element is apparently the same size, no matter how large the bed - I think it should be proportional to the bed as it seems very small for the size of hte bed.

I got this for my 13 year old Border Collie as the weather is getting colder. Getting up in our high bed was presenting some challenges after a recent shoulder injury. Since this is in our bedroom, I have it on a timer so that it is not wasting energy all day staying warm when it is not in use.

We have hardwood floors in our house & the slick fabric bottom on this bed makes it slide terribly - deterring our dog from using it (it would slip when she stepped on it). This was resolved w/ the purchase of some of that rubber matting that goes under area rugs.

Overall, not a bad product - but a larger heating element & less sliipery bottom fabric would be huge improvements.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant bed, September 5, 2005

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Matthew Phenix "Happy Customer" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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Eleven-year-old Rudy (who suffers from osteo-arthritis) had an earlier heated bed, and enjoyed it well enough, but it was nothing like this one. The Ortho Thermo bed is double-thick, and evenly warm. It seems admirmably durable, as well. Most importantly, however, I noticed an immediate change for the better in Rudy. He's spry again, and takes the lead in walks instead of lagging. I literally feel this bed has added years back. It's a winner.

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