I read this article telling me a heated cat bed will make my cats healthier and happier. Is this true? I mean, are they worth it?
Same here... you can get or make a heat reflecting mat/bed...Originally Posted by stephanietx
I don't know if it increases their quality of life or makes them healthier, but I do know that my arthritic cat benefits from a heated bed in the colder months of the year.
The thing with heated beds compared to using a seed mat or even a heating pad for humans is that some cat beds will maintain the cat's normal body temp (approx. 100º) when the cat is in the bed. When the cat isn't in the bed, the temp goes down. I'm not sure exactly how a seed mat works (I either winter sow or use lights.), but the fact that most cat beds adjust to a cat's body temp is ideal so you don't have to worry about burning.Originally Posted by Catapault
I am not familiar with the heated cat beds. As a gardener I do know about seed starting mats. They're somewhat flexible plastic mats, come in various sizes, plug into a wall socket with a cord like any other appliance. Use very little electricity, and heat to about 10 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient room temperature. Unlike a heating pad it won't turn itself off after 60 minutes. Since damp soil is not an issue moisture is not of great concern. Wouldn't submerge one though. Put one in a suitable size box and cover with a towel or piece of fleece.
Just another option.
Mist does look very very comfyOriginally Posted by Catapault
As you can see, cozy cat.