Can you put a more padded dog bed on top of these heaters?
1020860
We put a lightweight, folded fleecy throw on top our ours and that has worked fine in the past. I'm not sure a padded dog bed would allow the heat to come through and it might cause the warming pad to overheat. I just don't know.
1020861
no the instructions warn you not to put anything on top of it in case of fire hazard
1020862
No, it will cause the thermostat to run constantly & shorten its life. The thermostat turns on and off according to the pet sitting on top of the pad....constant pressure on top would not be good.
1020863
not sure heat would be sufficient to warm your fur baby through a more padded dog bed...but we do love the heater and so does our "outdoor"cat...good luck
205446
No...I would recommend you look into the next size up bed. They are a solid bed...but I would be worried a dog that size would put too much strain over time on the structure. Hope this helps!
2113626
I used it all last winter on top of a bunch of wheat straw in a cat shelter. The cats loved to sit directly on top of it, despite having plenty of room in the shelter to snuggle down in the straw behind the heating pad. I think the animals get more heat from the pad if they can sit directly on it; so, it might be better to put the bedding around or under the heating pad. (Just my guess.)
1988751
Yes, I think you could do that. I bought a twin size put I think the thick nest would be the same.
1938171
It is not recommended that you add any extra padding by the manufacturer. The mesh makes it breathable all around. The only things I added were risers to bring it to the correct height next to my bed.
2219908
with the bottom being cushioned with air also, I would think so.I would use a heating pad wrapped in a towel and tuck it underneath.
597704
I don't see why not ... the foam is pretty dense, but cushy enough to comfotable. We've got an overweight Brittany. We've had the bed over a year now and are very happy. We've washed the cover 4 or 5 times, no problems ... washer then air dry ... and we had to wash the mattress once ... it took a week to dry!Anyway, our dog loves hers.
2222517
Sure can. No problem. Unit exterior is not hot. My cats sleep on top of it.
571968
Maybe. But it depends on how high you want it. I got rid of my waterbed mattress and placed the new mattress in its spot.
1727987
I believe that there is a heater available. I think I saw one at one of the pet supply stores. Sheila
800946
There are holes on top of the support units. Yes it is possible but the bed would be very low and you would have visible holes on top of your units
1683349
I would think you would have to place it on top of the air mattress. The pet has to put body pressure on the heated pad to get the most body warmth from it. When I got it to test it out I laid a weighted object on it to simulate body weight pressure and plugged it up. You can feel the warmth from pad. I use it in an outdoor house for my cat. She stays nice and warm. But she lays directly on it. The cord is covered in a way to protect the pet from chewing it and getting injured.
588881
Pick a different bed, no padding on the bottom. Horrible choice I made. Go to Costco they have nice dog beds.
1775776
I' m sure you could but I think you could find a dog bed with the same matrial for less money!
1184446
yes you can put a mattress pad on it. Mine was a snug fit for a full bed. I find you get cold on all air mattresses, but a pad might help.
391405
maybe with a good heater but I probably would say no..supposedly you can buy a tinderbox to put inside of them for heat that is why the top is vented but I wouldn't use it for winter.but is a very nice time very happy with ours thinking of getting another
2218729
I would say the bed is not that sturdy so adding more weight may not be a good idea in my opinion.