Customer Reviews

K&H Thermo-Kitty Heated Cat Bed, 16-Inch, Sage

5 star:		(211)
4 star:		(32)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

We purchased one of these beds about 12 years ago for an elderly outdoor cat's dog house home. He used it for five years before passing away at age 17. It then came indoors to be used by our other rescue cats. It still warms up quite nicely and looks beautiful after many, many washings. I'm buying another bed so that the cat who is using the first bed won't have to continue to endure the sad eyes of the cat who is waiting his turn.

This is easy to use, the cats love it. The covers can be removed to be washed which is a great feature. We have had it for a month, and no problems to report, so far. I did read in the reviews that it was too small for a large cat. One of ours is over 13 lbs and seems to have no problems curling up in this bed.

I work at home and really needed to get my cat - Willow off my lap. I considered some other products, but read a review of this one that said the high sides were an important feature (since cats are enclosed and can feel safe). I made the right choice for my cat.

We have our own cats, plus foster cats and rescue cats that come and go on a continual flowing basis. Many of our cats squish themselves into shoe boxes and other ridiculously small things, and almost every cat we've ever met makes a beeline for anything even remotely radiating heat. So, we bought four beds right off the bat, figuring there's no way we'd be making a mistake. And we were right. The cats were crawling into them within literal seconds after we unpacked them from the shipping box, when they were still on the kitchen counter and not even plugged in yet!

After we pried the cats out, we lined these up under a bank of wall-hung cabinets in our living room (we had measured to ensure the sides of this bed wouldn't be too high and prevent the cats from getting in and out - no problem). As we were still setting them in place and plugging them in, every single one filled up.

It's been about a year and a half and I don't think the beds have EVER been empty. The cat gets out...another cat jumps in. One particular kitty, Jezebel, is pretty much truly and actually living in the bed. We see her slink out from the bedroom (where we moved two of the beds) to the kitchen to eat, then a few minutes later, after she's done eating, she heads right back into the bedroom. When we go in after her to look around, she's already back in one of the beds, every time. Jezebel was a street cat that had a hard life before we adopted her (she was feral when we got her; it's been a long haul to get her to trust us), so if she wants to spend the rest of her life doing nothing but lying and soaking up heat, that's fine with us :-)

Getting these beds also helped US in an indirect way, in that we had fewer cats sharing our bed at night. No more waking up with cricks in our necks, or leg cramps, from the cats getting us to twist ourselves into pretzel shapes in our sleep! Of course, since we only have four of these, and some of our cats - both personal and fosters - are pretty large, there's never enough of these beds to really go around. We've seen up to three smaller cats crammed into one bed (and looking content about it), but the big boned, or just plain fat, cats fill the bed up entirely. So we still have cats sharing our bed at night (not that we mind).

It's clear that we need to get more of these. The cats literally LOVE them, as just about every other review has stated. So we're trying to figure out other places we can put more of these, while keeping them out of the way of walk paths (a one bedroom condo doesn't have much spare space to begin with).

As for the heat part, the beds are just right for cats. Don't judge the heat level by human standards. The fact that so many reviews say that their cats don't leave these beds, or fight over them, is all the proof you need that K & H knows what cats like and want, and got it right. We've left all four beds plugged in non-stop since the day we got them (other than unplugging for washing the covers), and haven't had a single problem. Nor has our electric bill gone up in any noticeable way. We even leave them plugged in during the summer, as some cats - again, either our own, or a guest or foster - prefer heat temperatures that rival that of magma :-)

Bottom line - if you have a cat (or cats), you will literally make their world if you get this for them. Sure, there will be some cats that will turn their nose up at it, but that's not the fault of the product; it's a matter of that cat being...a CAT! Meaning, they can be picky little buggers. But the vast majority of cats will either love these off the bat, or come to love them over time.

Once that happens, you'll never wonder where to find your cat(s) again. If you don't see them in the room you're in, just go check the beds :-)

I received two of these promptly a few days ago. My two older male cats took to them within the first day. Granted, I would pick one cat up and place it in one of the beds, letting it feel the warmth through its feet. Gently pressing it down to lie in the bed also let it feel the warmth. One bed is on a long kitchen counter; the other is on the floor. My third cat, a shy female, may share one bed with her buddy the tuxedo cat; I don't know this but suspect it happens during the night. The beds are sufficiently large for average size cats. A 20-pound Maine Coon may not fit, but most others will. Remember: cats are flexible and adaptable. I would buy these again without reservation. Keeping an older cat warm and comfortable whenever it wishes is a pleasure you can provide with these heated cat beds. I read all the comments before buying (thank you) and wish to add my five stars to help you with your decision. Also, the Amazon price was less than in certain catalogs using the same product picture.

I bought the petsafe heated sleeper and this product at the same time. I couldn't decide between them because I thought some of my cats would like the snugglier size of this one over the larger product.
The quality difference is amazing! The petsafe is a superior product in the thickness of the padding, the lining, and overall construction. They both appear to heat to about the same temperature. The cats all fight over the petsafe bed! This one doesn't even hold it's shape- the sides are so flimsy that if a sizeable cat rests their head on it (like in the picture) it sags to the floor.
The petsafe heated sleeper is far superior in every way, and is $6 cheaper. The choice is easy. I will be returning this and getting another petsafe model. It does heat up well, and I'm sure if I hadn't compared it to the other product I would think it was just fine too as the other reviewers do. Once you compare-the winner is obvious.

When I first tried to get my cat to sleep in the bed, she jumped right out and avoided it like the plague. I realized that this was just a case of education. She didn't know that it was nice and warm.

Here's what I did to get her to love it.

- First, I put it a little higher up. Cats like being high and not on the ground.
- When she was sleeping on the couch, I picked her up (still in a ball) and plunked her down into the bed. I kept petting her for a minute and then let go. She stayed.
- I only needed to do that once. Now it's her preferred spot.

This is exactly what I was looking for. My cat is 17 years old and this is the best thing for her during the winter months while I am at work during the day. This is also a great alternative to leaving the heater on all day. It took her a couple days to figure out that her new bed is also a heat source, but now that she knows and she absolutely loves it. The size is great for her (not too small and not too big - just right to keep her snug and warm) and the bed is very soft and incredibly warm. I highly recommended this product for anyone who lives in cold winter areas. I hope your pet enjoys it as much as my cat has. Lastly, the price is the best here on Amazon - I shopped around and this was the lowest price. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Before purchasing this kitty bed I've read a number of reviews both negative and positive. I wasn't sure whether my cat will like it or hate it, but I did purchase it and it turned out to be a great find. I will however make one important statement, "This product is not for all cats and may not be suitable for all seasons!"

The kitty bed is large enough to fit grown male cat under 18 pounds. Cats actually enjoy to curl in tight spaces to control their body temperature more accurately. Most cats will not enjoy a bed which is too large. You can actually set-up an experiment by taking a lid off a large shoe box. If you cat climbs into a shoe box on its own and stays there for a considerable amount of time, he/she will most likely enjoy the kitty bed.

Most likely your cat will not use this kitty bed during the summer time. Also, your cat is not likely to use this bed if you live in a warm state where outside temperature does not drop bellow 65-70. This may not be true for older cats (12 years old and older). These cats will enjoy a bed which can keep them warm and reduce joint pain. I would say that late Fall, Winter, and early Spring are the best times to own this product.

Many past customers wrote that this bed barely gets warm. It's true, but it does get warm enough for your cat to enjoy it. I do not think cats would enjoy a bed which gets too hot. Cats are well aware of their body temperature and once they sense that it's increasing beyond accepted levels they will try to find a cooler place. I did not measure the temperature inside the bed, but I did notice that it's higher than room temperature.

I have a Siamese cat, and as most folks know they have very little fur. Due to the higher costs of living, I've had to keep my thermostat turned down through the winter here in Vermont. Poor lil kitty was cold. I bought this bed and she LOVES it. It is duel thermostat so when she isn't in the bed which wasn't often, the main thermostat would shut down leaving a smaller one on just enough to remind kitty to hop in. She even learned that by "kneading" the bottom cushion before jumping in, she would "turn it on faster". She is so smart. Then one day my second cat (alley cat) came along and discovered it. She jumped in and loved it too. Now the Siamese sees this and pathetically grabs the edge of the bed trying to pull it closer to herself and discourage the other cat from staying in it. The look on the Siamese's face was so pathetic, like she lost a friend. I couldn't bear this and rush shipped another bed to myself.
Now they each have their own bed and are so happy. This bed has worked fine all winter! I wish there was one in my size! I recommend this highly as your cat will love you for it.