Does it stay warm as long as the kitty is sleeping on it?
191259
Yes it does. I've picked up my outside kitty when she got off of it and her little body was warm.
191260
It seems to. In the morning they are warm after sleeping however long they sleep at night. It seems to keep them warm as long as they are on it.
191261
Yes, it is pretty much just a blanket that holds heat and acts like the insulation in your house. If you have an old army blanket (wool) that would probably work as well. The pet crate pad is just less bulky.
191262
It has a reflective layer inside. So any heat put out by your pet is reflected back into it, instead of into the floor. It does not generate it's own heat.
752254
No, this bed doesn't keep the cats warm without a cover on top. I have the sleeper on a patio chair that's under the patio table and the table is covered with a waterproof table cover.
1579945
My dog loves this bed, I checked the warmth of it when she got up after two hours of sleeping on it. It was only slightly warm from her body heat, but not hot. I do believe that either way it would keep your pet comfortable being just warm enough and just cool enough. We are so happy with the bed that we bought two more of them to have in various spots in our house. Hope this helps you.
1487243
It gets warm, not hot. I don't know what temperature it reaches, but my cat loves its cozy feel.
1633601
Yes, does not get so hot as to melt anything. You could even put your cat on it!
2172661
yes, it will keep it warm for a certain time but it won't be hot. Overall, we really like this lunchbox. My son used it all school year and now for summer camps.
727143
Since I use mine outdoors in a cat house for the local strays, I do place an old thin towel on top of the light fleece cover that the warmer comes with. This way I can wash it and the cover doesn't get dirty. I would not use a cat bed on top of it. I'd be concerned that the bottom of the bed would get heated, but not the cat.
991490
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.
1408266
No, it's good as is. It's already insulated, and the cats will keep each other warm though body heat. The 2 feral cats in front of my condo existed during the last winter with -15 degree weather with the cat barn.
530042
Sure! It is really great because it is only heated when you cat lies on it. Buy it!!!
485915
It stays warm continually. I got it or my Jack Russell when he became older and he loved it layed on it all the time
1370771
Yes, it does. It can be annoying on days when you want to sleep-in (and be in bed longer than the 10 hours) as the bed does start to get cold on you after it shuts off. Most days, though, this is very nice as I often forgot to shut it off and it always scared me with 3 cats and 1 dog indoors.
1318713
It will stay on warm until unplugged. It is powered on with the switch when plugged in before use.
2011651
Yes, I leave mine plugged in all day and my cat just goes and lays on it when he wants. The pad gets warm but never hot. He loves this thing in the winter!
1560207
Yes it does - and I take the cover off when I warm it up - dont warm it the full 7 minutes - it will be way too hot - I did for like 3-4 mins - this item is awesome!
2045984
No it's "on" all the time but unless the cat lays on it, it does not heat up on the top. The bottom of the pad is warm to the touch all the time.
958779
If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If... » Read More If you are planning to use the blanket outside, I would guess that only wrapping the animal in the blanket would reflect body heat of any consequence; not just having the cat sleeping on it. Trying to wrap a cat and have it stay inside the blanket would be a challenge. Winds sweeping over the sleeping cat would be an issue. Seriously low temperatures' influence would also be a factor depending on the degrees. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to discuss specific details of your questions of this nature. It is heart warming to see you trying to protect your furry friends! If possible,I would bringing the cat inside to be sheltered. « Show Less