Has anyone had one that got to hot? Wondered why my old cat was always getting off and on, felt underneath and it was extremely hot.
134993
Nope...my 14 year old kitty loves it. Every now and then I can tell that she's warm cuz she starts stretching and kind of hanging out of it....but never to hot to sleep in!
134994
Mine doesn't feel to hot to the touch but my cat def feels pretty hot when he comes out. It should be noted that my cat is hairless and his temp runs hitter then most cats.
134995
It gets pretty warm; especially after my cat has been lying there for a while. I have a towel wrapped over the actual bed, and then a little fleece blanket so that my baby can snuggle down into the warmth. You may want to try that. If this one breaks, I will buy another. My Izzie LOVES it!
134996
Mine didn't get that warm at all. It just warmed up in the center but never got too hot.
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Cats are skeptical creatures, and it will take longer for some than others. My feral cats are female and took to it immediately. If your cat is a male he may take longer, but having the two exits will help him not to feel trapped. It may be the nights haven't gotten cold enough yet for him, but I'm sure he will seek a warmer place when the temp. drops more. I also have a male feral cat who hasn't made any attempt to go inside yet. But the other three have all made it home. Give it more time, cats have to gain trust. Good luck.
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I've had mine for two years. It's not overused, just twice a week for about 10 minutes each time. It feels normal - warm, not hot. Getting too hot to touch in 5 minutes sounds like an electrical problem?
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The source of the heat is a small heating pad in the bottom of the bed. I presume that you may have difficulty feeling the heat on the top of the bed because the heat needs to travel through the stuffing, so the full effect is only felt when pushing down on the bedding for a while. You mentioned that you can feel the warmth from the bottom of the bed where the heating pad is, so at least it is working, but to rule out having a heating pad that isn't hot enough, you can try putting something in the bed that weighs more than 5 pounds to simulate a cat and after an hour or so you can test to see if you can feel any heat. Even if it is only a little heat, it is a lot for a cat that lives outside. The source of the heat is a small heating pad in the bottom of the bed. I presume that you may have difficulty feeling the heat on the top of the bed because the heat needs to travel through the stuffing, so the full effect is only felt when pushing down on the bedding for a while. You mentioned that you can feel the warmth from the bottom of the bed where the heating pad is, so at least it is working, but to rule out having a heating pad that isn't hot enough, you can try putting something in the bed that weighs more than 5 pounds to simulate a cat and after an hour or so you can test to... » Read More The source of the heat is a small heating pad in the bottom of the bed. I presume that you may have difficulty feeling the heat on the top of the bed because the heat needs to travel through the stuffing, so the full effect is only felt when pushing down on the bedding for a while. You mentioned that you can feel the warmth from the bottom of the bed where the heating pad is, so at least it is working, but to rule out having a heating pad that isn't hot enough, you can try putting something in the bed that weighs more than 5 pounds to simulate a cat and after an hour or so you can test to see if you can feel any heat. Even if it is only a little heat, it is a lot for a cat that lives outside. « Show Less
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Not HOT, maybe a little warm when it's been plugged in for a while. Sometimes the heat from your computer can transfer over or if it's working too hard it can generate heat. If it's getting really hot then I would see about getting a replacement.
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I ran an extension cord out to a dog house our stray cat stays in. I understand that it does stay on all the time but heats the cats body up to their body temperature. The old cat seems to really like it and stays in it all the time.
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If your cat is at 4K F = RUN!!! There is no WAY it is that hot. Your car would burn up.
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Yes, this bed really puts out the heat. I would suggest the small size for your ol' gal. The oldest cat I had was 24 and she absolutely loved her heated bed. I do wish the hood covered more, but I simply added a small blanket, leaving a smallish opening, thus trapping more heat. Hope this helps.
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If the product poses no fire risk (per the manufacturer) then what are we to make of SuzEQ's 3/12/11 post, "However, the first one lasted about a week before overheating and catching on fire. The second one only lasted a few days before doing the same." Clearly, her experience and the manufacturer's assurances are diametrically opposed. Anyone aware of any Consumer Reports or other consumer-based agency's studies of this product? I would feel much more confident about using Feliway if there were reassurances from an independent, objective third party...
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So glad it worked for you as well. I, too, had to put a soft towel on the lounger before my cat jumped in. She must not have liked the feel of the bed's cover.
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This heater was a good heater for several months but something went crazy with it & the heating element went crazy & cooked my tank. It spiked a very high temp & lost almost all my coral & a few fish. I had it in my sump. Don't know if it was just this heater or if they are all faulty. Sorry I couldn't have been more help.
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I have the same issue with one of my cats. Did you buy this and has it worked for you ?
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RETURN RETURN RETURN! I have had two for over 6 years and they have never made a noise. I have one for my Chihuahua (no need to mention that your cats are bigger :). Hers is in her crate, so I would be paranoid about a fire or even the bed getting too hot.
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I haven't yet, and one of my cats is 12lbs. My friend has one as well, and her two kitties are even larger than mine. She hasn't had any issues either.
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I bought mine to use it on my cat, but as soon as I try to get it close to my cat, she jumps out of my arms. The sound scares her. So unless you have a really calm cat , I wouldn't recommend this. Mine is brand new I don't use it. Or should I say my cat won't let me use it.
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Mine gets really hot, that has never been a problem. It actually gets hotter that I had anticipated.
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I have experienced it getting quite warm. Not so hot that it has burned me however.