K&H Pet Products Thermo-Pet Cave Heated Cat Bed – 17X15X13

The cat I bought it for hated it on sight. When I got another cat and he liked it, she changed her mind. Nothing like territorial instincts to change a stubborn kittens view. 😸

I bought three of these. Two of the cats are indoor cats and were a little shy to get inside of it but with time they climbed in and now they love it. They like to lay inside of it with their chin laying on the cushioned edge at the front. The third cat, an outdoor cat, climbed in right away and seemed to like it — but later on decided that it was better to lay on top of it rather than climb inside of it. So now he’s currently ruining it by laying on top of it, which smooshes it flat. I have hopes that I can cure him of this problem though.
I like the construction. It comes unzipped and folded flat. When you pull it out you put it together by closing one zipper. It’s soft and cushy on the inside. The heating pad is inserted in a zippered pocket on the bottom. We have not used the heating pad as yet.

 I have two very cute kitties who are heat loving turkeys. So far this winter has been especially cold, and I could tell my kitties were struggling to find the warmest place in the house. They don’t get along very well (they refuse to snuggle each other) so I really wanted to find them something special to help warm them up. WELL! Santa came early and gave these good little girls their presents! Normally my cats are very cautious and picky with cat beds, but from day one it’s been a cozy nap fest. We didn’t do anything to get the cats interested in the cat beds, just plugged them in and within a few hours they were curious little cuties and, before we knew it, they were snug as a bug. Seeing them be so comfortable makes my heart very happy!

I highly suggest getting this cat bed and here’s a additional few pieces of information I’ve learned over the years that aided me in my decision.

1. Cats prefer warmer temperatures than humans. Cats bodies run 2-4 degrees warmer than ours do, and so what feels like a comfortable room temperature to us feels a little on the cool side to them. So having a cat bed that heats to a comfortable temperature for them is a major win. But having a covered cat bed is even better because it also offers additional, radiant insulation so all parts of kitty stay nice and warm.
2. Cats need den-like areas they can retreat to. Despite being great companions, sometimes cats want a place to hide in when they are stressed or scared. Being in a small, covered area helps calm them and make them feel safe when they get overstimulated.
3. The optional tunnel feature is great for play time. Cats like to hide behind things when hunting for prey. So having a semi open area to “sneak” their favorite cat toy by makes great fun for you and kitty.
4. The tunnel feature is also helpful with skittish cats. Scared cats don’t like to feel trapped. If you have a cat that scares easily, try leaving the back unzipped. This gives them a quick escape route if they feel like they need another exit.

I hope this review was helpful and wish you and your kitty the warmest of sleeps. ZZzzzz

This bed is such a hit. My 16 yr old cat immediately fell in love.

Bought one on a whim for my 17 year old kitty to give her something warm to snuggle into. I used some catnip spray on the inside to encourage her to go in and check it out. Within five minutes she packed her belongings, moved in, and decided that was her new home! Now, I have two cats but the other one has never been a cat bed fan. He believes they are beneath him. Well it has been a full week with the new bed in the house and I came down this morning to him inside it, and my old lady looking most upset. So now a second one is on its way. It’s soft and perfect for mine, they are both 10lbs and under but if you got a 15 to 20 pounder chonky ball of love fluff that still kitten dive bombs into things and is regularly earning unnecessary roughness fouls, this may not be the bed for them. It’s a bit on the smaller side. They chonkers will fit but if they don’t like being snuggled in confined spaces, and the heating element doesn’t persuade them, I would recommend finding a larger one. I would also look for a thicker padded one if I had said chonker sized kitteh. But if your kitteh is smaller like mine or like the hidey hole life, it is perfection. I didn’t have an issue with the zipper but I can see what others are talking about so I concur that although it will hold up to being played in a bit, it is not yet ready for the 24/7 full throttle, imma kill it kitteh. For those kitties I still highly recommend a good old fashioned cardboard box, perhaps even the one this one shipped in 😂.

I originally bought this for my oldest cat, who enjoyed it but sadly passed away about a month after I got it. My youngest cat has adopted it, and spends a large chunk of her day sleeping in her cozy little nest.