Heat for Diabetic Cats

[Misty2007]

I recently bought Misty a small animal heat pad for the cold. My apartment gets chilly in fall and cold in the winter. I keep it on low heat. She seems to like it, and seems more comfortable. Thoughts?

 

[Idjit's mom]

I think she looks mighty comfy. Can I share? Scooch over Misty!

 

[Misty2007]

I think she looks mighty comfy. Can I share? Scooch over Misty!

You can totally share

 

[Harley Baby & Michele]

Sounds like a terrific idea, especially for my older girl. Is yours electric? I would just worry about leaving it on all the time.

 

[Misty2007]

Sounds like a terrific idea, especially for my older girl. Is yours electric? I would just worry about leaving it on all the time.

It is electric. I got it off amazon. Don’t worry I turn it off once she decides to step off.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Seems like a great idea in the chilly weather.

 

[FurBabiesMama]

My only concern would be making sure it does not get too warm, and I would not ever leave it on if I left. In the past, I have used human heating pads for senior/sickly cats, and they definitely enjoyed them. It just always made me a little nervous. I did have an incident where one had a short (I guess) and flipped a breaker. No damage done other than nearly giving me a heart attack.

Willow is 16, and I have noticed a little stiffness in her back legs, and she is a little thing of just barely 7 pounds. Since it is getting colder (and I keep the house pretty cool), I want to make sure she has a warm spot, so I ordered a self-warming mat. It should be here by mid-week. I can let you know how it works out, if you are interested. Here is the one I ordered: https://www.chewy.com/kh-pet-products-self-warming-pet-pad/dp/128078

 

[Harley Baby & Michele]

@FurBabiesMama I did look up various heating pads also and saw yours on Chewy. I would like to hear how your kitties enjoy it. I may also purchase an electric warmer specifically for pets.

 

[Misty2007]

My only concern would be making sure it does not get too warm, and I would not ever leave it on if I left. In the past, I have used human heating pads for senior/sickly cats, and they definitely enjoyed them. It just always made me a little nervous. I did have an incident where one had a short (I guess) and flipped a breaker. No damage done other than nearly giving me a heart attack.

Willow is 16, and I have noticed a little stiffness in her back legs, and she is a little thing of just barely 7 pounds. Since it is getting colder (and I keep the house pretty cool), I want to make sure she has a warm spot, so I ordered a self-warming mat. It should be here by mid-week. I can let you know how it works out, if you are interested. Here is the one I ordered: https://www.chewy.com/kh-pet-products-self-warming-pet-pad/dp/128078

Yes please let me know! I get a little nervous about the electric ones as well. I keep mine on the lowest setting. She doesn't spend a lot of time there.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I have two electric pet heating pads and my cats love them. Small and medium of:
https://www.khpet.com/pet-bed-warmer.html

 

[JanetNJ]

I have a plug in bed for my kitties. they like it

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

they make some that only go up to a pets natural body heat -- mine love them
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Warmer-Large-23-75/dp/B001AZLVG6/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

I have that same one, Jayla. Murphy isn't that crazy about it, but my previous cat loved it.