It is nice and soft and my cat loves it. KEEPS HER WARM

I have an elderly cat who is fussy about her "stuff". This year as the weather got colder and she appeared less tolerant of the cooler temps in the house, especially overnight temps, I looked for a soft, warm heating pad for her. I didn't want to get into the inconvenience of electrically heated feline heating pads so I took a chance on this. I'm not sure about the "self-heating" claim but what I am sure of is that she loves it. I think the pad retains a lot of her body heat and makes it cozy for her. It has a removable, washable exterior so it will always be fresh and soft. Highly recommended!

I have never seen my cat take to a new bed quicker or sleep so soundly!! She has always loved my heated mattress cover, but now that she has her own self heating pad, she is so happy and content. The pad is soft and cozy and it really does retain her body heat. I am so glad I bought this for her … your cat will love it too!!

I purchased the Self-Warming Cat Bed to give the feral cats on my porch a cozier option during colder weather. While the product seems fantastic, the cats haven’t made the switch from their old spot yet. Here’s my take so far: 1. Self-Warming Feature: The mat feels warm to the touch after testing it myself, so I’m confident it’ll do a great job once the cats give it a chance. 2. Size and Material: It’s the perfect size for a single cat, and the materials feel sturdy. The removable cover is a big plus for easy cleaning. 3. Attractive Design: It looks clean and inviting, so I’m hopeful the cats will eventually explore it. Maybe they’re just loyal to their old bed for now! I’ll update my review once the cats start using it, but for now, I’m giving it 4 stars for quality and potential. If you’re buying for outdoor or feral cats, just know it might take them a little time to adjust.

My kitties love these mats. This is the second one I have. They're soft and warm, and easy to clean. Mine was about an inch bigger on each side but thats okay.

I purchased the self-heating mat for the stray cat that lives outdoors. The cat sleeps on it comfortably, and I am sure it keeps her warm at night since it's very chilly. Great self heating mat and very soft material on top which the cat loves since she sleeps on it every night.

Purchased for my boy and he loves it. When I first opened it I thought it looked like an old rug and he wouldn’t use it. Well I was wrong. The size is perfect and so far it’s been holding out. Not sure yet how to clean it but might try putting in washer and air dry. He lays on it all day but i do have it on top of his bed because it it very thin. I don’t know if he would lay on it alone but on top of his bed he loves it. So far, so good. He loves it!

This seems to work great and my cat is comfortable and cozy. She was recently diagnosed with cancer, so anything to make her more comfortable is a plus! Worth the price and easy to use!

TL;DR (for those not up to snuff on online lingo, this means “too long; didn’t read” and summarizes a lengthy post, or in this case, a lengthy review. You’re welcome.) – Gorgeous, soft sherpa or sherpa-like top cover. – The cats use it and will sometimes stay there for a long time. – Try covering it with a pillow case or one of your t-shirts if you’ve given them, say, a week or two and they really don’t seem to be catching on that this is a good thing. Also catnip. – It is not a bed but a pad. You’ll be disappointed if you’re expecting it to be thick like a bed. – It does not heat up on its own but uses the pet’s body temperature to provide heat. Hence the description self-warming or self-heating. – It is not noiseless. There is a quiet crinkle sound. – Overall an excellent purchase and one I highly recommend. I put this on a chair in front of the loveseat where we sit. It took both cats a few days to be brave enough to sit on it (we had placed them on it a few times but they jumped off of it immediately.) Once the cats discovered it for themselves they started lying on that chair when we’re in the room, and will sometimes stay there long after we leave for another part of the house. I bought another one of these of a different brand from Amazon (cheaper than this one) at the same time I ordered this. This one is much nicer, though to be fair the cats seem to like them both equally. I just think the cover of this one is softer and a better quality material. In spite of what the listing says, it is not quiet. There is a crinkle sound. To me it sounds a bit like when you pull apart clothes from the dryer that are stuck together by static cling. It is subtle but worth mentioning for people who can’t tolerate certain sounds. One of my cats kneads it before she lies down on it so I think she likes it. It’s like a crinkly cat toy. I see so many reviews saying the cat didn’t take to it. The key to making it work is just like the real estate mantra: location, location, location. And time. Just let them discover it and try it out themselves. It may take a while but be patient. Put it in a spot you know they like already, or are likely to like. In a sunny spot perhaps, but somewhere near you. Cats want to be in the same room as us, if not right next to us or on our laps. I saw one reviewer say that now her cat lies next to her on the couch since she got the pad. You can always put a pillow case or one of your old shirts on top of it — or wrapped around it — if your cat is fussy about textures and just doesn’t like the top fabric. Also try sprinkling a little catnip on it. Lots of comments in the reviews about it not being thick. It’s a mat, not a bed. You can put it ON a bed if you like but this is not meant to be thick like that, though admittedly they do use the word “bed” in the heading for the listing before they call it a pad. The mat does not heat up. How it works: the bottom of the cover blocks cold, the bottom layer inside reflects the pet’s body heat, the next layer up insulates, and then there’s the top cover, which is the part they lie on and is a beautiful, soft sherpa. It uses the cat’s own body heat to create the warmth. I have one of these I bought years ago that plugs in and even it doesn’t actually heat up but also uses the cat’s body heat & weight (it needs some weight, I guess, for all the layers to work together.) I am impressed. I wasn’t sure if it would flop because I was skeptical that it would stay warm as it says it does, but it works!

The mat reflects heat back from my cat’s body really well. There is a layer of batting and reflective material inside sewn together as one piece that can be removed for washing the cover. The other benefit is that you can add another layer of batting inside the mat. I made an extra layer, a crochet layer using yarn, thick yarn, to give the mat a little extra stability and even more comfort. It also makes it easier for my cat to crawl on and lie on if the mat is placed on a soft or uneven surface. I did this because she’s using the mat on top of her cat bed. The size is absolutely perfect for a cat. In the past I’ve paid more than double the price of this one for a far inferior product. This mat is much better than other mats I’ve bought in the past. This mat will make my cat’s arthritis so much easier to deal with and help keep any chill out of her bones. She’s already completely asleep on it. Being an older cat, 14 which is the max for her breed, this matters perfect for what I needed to keep her bones from hurting so much as well as to keep the chill out. She likes to lay in the bay window but living In Canada’s far north that can be quite cold for half the year. With this match she’s perfectly comfortable even in the window. I’m so happy with it that I am purchasing a second one right now for my other cat who is not much younger.

Thinner than I expected, but soft and cozy. My cat ignored it for 2 days but since then has slept on it for a few hours each day (for about a week now). I got the 61x46 cm size and it’s perfect for my 10.5 lb cat. I like that I can remove the cover for washing but I haven’t washed it yet.

It’s a nice pad, I use it outside in the spring to fall and inside for the winter. It is washable and all our cats sleep on it.

great product, its used with barn cats and they love it in the winter months