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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I thought it would shut off when not in use, but it doesn't. It stays warm all the time. Our cat loves it. Some people have mentioned that their pet mats don't feel warm until the pet gets on them. Ours feels warm when I touch it. It uses such a tiny amount of electricity that I don't bother unplugging it.
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yep... my poor ol kitty only weighs 8 pounds and he finds it plenty warm.. turns out you can put a pillow on top and it will warm up. so basically its the "closeness" of the cover that causes it to be warmer not the pressure of the animal.
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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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As jc answered, in my outlet the diffuser feels warm to the touch but not at all hot. There is a slight odor. I only occasionally catch a whiff of it that is very diffused, that is to say, I smell it when I enter the room but not when I stand directly over it. The liquid is evaporating very slowly, not even a third of it gone in 3 weeks. I think it is working as it is supposed to and I have noticed a difference in my anxious cat's behavior. I'd say give it time, see how fast the liquid evaporates over a week or two. If it is too fast it may be defective.
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When I first plugged in my green cheek's perch, it felt extremely hot to the touch. After leaving it plugged in for a while (it's been over a year so I don't remember exactly how long it took...maybe a day) the perched cooled down and maintained a comfortable temperature. :)
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I have noticed a reaction with my cat as well. I've only had it for a few hours, but right now the little yappy dog next door doesn't seem to mind it. Only time will tell...
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I couldn't feel heat either but cat loves it. It is on top of a low chest and has become her favorite place ...spends hours there.
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they are all like that. Yes it takes a while the first time and once it is up and warm it stays that way. The body weight pressure is how it gets restarted i guess and the cats own body heat. I know mine is puffy from the air in it to our touch it is warm but my cat loves it and when she gets to hot she moves off of it. I'm not technical but htis is like the fourth one i have (lost all the others in Sandy). Hope this helps.
874657
It should put out enough heat. To the touch, it doesn't feel like much but once your kitty sleeps in it, it seems to generate more heat. Hope that helps. Good luck with your kitty :)
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Mine does get hot..not really hot hot. It sounds like yours might be defective..perhaps you'll have to return it.
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I'd like to know the same thing. I had the same experience. My 3 cats loved it, but the "tail" part snapped off after 2 days.
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Oh boy! I have two cats and so far so good, BUT....I also have a quilted pillowcase over it. Are you using the pillow with the side where you pour in the water facing up? If so that would make a difference. That side has to be underside of your pillow. Naughty kitty.
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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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The only hot part is the hot air blown by the fan at the bottom. I haven't actually touched the fan while it's on, but the air coming out is hot/warm. I have two cats and my cats are completely safe around this. They love to sleep on top of it or on pillows right in front.
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Mine has never has done that. I noticed it gets very hot in use. I would call the manufacturer or check on their support page.
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I hope I don't steer you wrong here, I leave mine on 24/7 at full blast. My cat is old & she needs constant heat. You might want to be carefull not to let the room it is in get too hot. My last one was the same model as this, when I shut the door to the small room I keep it in for more than four hours, it burned out. Good Luck Joe.