Tara Lynn (00:00)
I’m Tara Lynn with Spots.com, where we are testing out different pet products so that you and your pets and family can enjoy more time together. One thing that we have tested out are some heated pet beds. We looked at three different ones and they all offer something a little bit different. First, we looked at one that is able to be used outdoors in a covered area. This is by the company K&H Pet Products. We checked out their outdoor heated dog pad and it tries to concentrate the heat wherever your pet is laying on top of the pad. One other safety feature that I liked about this is they have a coil of steel that is wrapped around the plug and the cord to help prevent your dog from being able to get at that cord and chew it. Although they don’t recommend these dogs, and we wouldn’t either for any pup that really likes to chew and just can’t resist chewing up a bed, this has some wires and various things in them. So for that reason, if you have.
Speaker 2 (01:01)
A really heavy chewer, you probably don’t.
Tara Lynn (01:03)
Want to use one of these, the heated beds. For the K&H product, it is recommended for, again, a covered area. So if you live out on the farm and the dog likes to hang out in the barn, or maybe you have a covered, screened in porch, this would be a great option for your.
Speaker 2 (01:18)
Pet to be able to still curl.
Tara Lynn (01:21)
Up and stay warm but be with.
Speaker 2 (01:23)
You while you are outside.
Tara Lynn (01:25)
One of the other pet products that we checked out is the Riogoo. This is a pet heating pad, and this was most similar to a human heating pad. So if your dog really just loves to be nice and warm and snugly next to you but maybe you need to be on a conference call while you’re working from home, or you have company over and your pet just likes the warmth and comfort of being with you. This is something you could be able to sit in another room while you have your dog in there and they can still feel that nice warmth as if they were curled up next to you.
Speaker 2 (01:56)
It also has a timer, which I really love. So that way if you leave the house, you forget that you had turned.
Tara Lynn (02:03)
It on and that it was plugged in. It will automatically turn off and it.
Speaker 2 (02:07)
Does have a pretty easily washable cover.
Tara Lynn (02:10)
The other one is going to be for the dogs who may be senior dogs, maybe have arthritis or are recovering from some sort of surgery. This is the thermotex Far infrared heating dog bed. This is not just a flat pad.
Speaker 2 (02:24)
I do like that it has those.
Tara Lynn (02:25)
Rounded kind of edges there, so really comfy for your dog to curl up in. But again, this is going to be using infrared technology. This is a type of heat energy that can help pull toxins out of the body as well as promote muscle and cell repair. So this is going to be something again, if you have maybe that senior dog or a dog who is starting.
Speaker 2 (02:47)
To show their age with their hips.
Tara Lynn (02:49)
And their joints, this can be something that might be a good option for them. One of the things that it talks about on their website is that they use really strict manufacturing standards. And so we really want to look at how these products are made and.
Speaker 2 (03:05)
Making sure that of course they are.
Tara Lynn (03:06)
Going to be the standard for your pet. As they are enjoying their nice little heated nap.
When it comes to the best heated dog beds, you’ll find a number of different options available in the market, and you’ll have to determine the best way to address your dog’s needs. We purchased and tested a few of the best heated dog beds and our tops 3 picks are K&H Lectro-Soft™ Outdoor Heated Pet Bed, RIOGOO Pet Heating Pad and Thermotex Far Infrared Heating Pet Bed. Watch the above video and read below the full details of our testing of these popular electric heated dog beds.
Excellent for use in the home, garage, porch, kennel or pet house
Internal thermostats heat to the standard body temperature of dogs and cats
Includes a super-soft removable cover
5.5 ft. steel-wrapped cord
Multiple sizes available
1-year limited warranty
Patented
What we Dislike
May not get warm enough for outdoor use
Vinyl is porous and will absorb odors
Product Details
TYPE OF BED
Electric Pillow-style
MATERIAL
Fleece orthopedic foam microfiber rubber plastic
SIZE
small (14 x 18) medium (19 x 24) large (25 x 36)
COLOR CHOICES
1
Our Review
K&H Lectro-Soft™ Outdoor Heated Pet Bed is a product that tries to concentrate the heat wherever your dog is laying on top of the pad. One of safety features we loved about this is that, it has a coil of steel that is wrapped around the plug and the cord to help prevent your dog from being able to chew on the cord. Although, we do not recommend this for pups that really like to chew and just can’t resistchewing on the bed. This has some wires and various things in them so for that reason if you have a really heavy chewer then you probably don’t wanna use one of these heated pads. This heating pad is perfect for use in the home, garage, porch, kennel or pet house. We would definitely recommend this product to keep your pets warm.
Heating Pad for Dogs and Cats: Fourth generation heating pad suitable for senior pets, arthritic pets, new born pets, pregnant pets or animals recovering from illness or injury. Help the pet (dog, cat, rabbit, etc.) to keep warm and comfortable when spend winter
Auto Power Off Function Pet Heating Pad: Time setting 1-12 Hour Heating pad will be powered off when you forget to turn off the switch
Safey and Secure Stucture : 7 layer Protection Structure with UL approved heating wire will prevent your pet from get burnt. With temperature sensor inside warming mat can avoid overheating to protect your pets
Removal Polyester Cover: Soft removable cover easy to clean by hand. Chew resistant cord prevent dog chewing the wires
One Year Guarantee: If you are not satisfied, please contact us freely. we will resend a new product for you
RIOGOO Pet Heating Pad is a fourth generation heating pad that is suitable for senior pets, arthritic pets, new born pets, pregnant pets or animals recovering from illness or injury. This helps your pet (dog, cat, rabbit, etc.) to keep warm and comfortable during winter. This heating pad is very similar to a human heating pad. So if your dog really likes to sleep next to you while you’re working from home or you have someone over and your pet just really likes the warmth and comfort of being near you then this is something that you can set in another room while you’re working so that they can still feel that nice warmth as if they were curled up next to you. This is also has a timer, which we really love! So that way, if you leave the house and you forget it was on, it will automatically turn off and it also does have a very easy wash cover. The great thing is that, this is also has a chew-resistant cord that prevents your dog from chewing the wires!
Ideal for animals recovering from surgery, with health concerns or who cannot maintain body temperature
FAR Infrared technology
What we Dislike
Cord is not wrapped/protected
Center of bed is not well padded or supported
For pets up to 24 lbs.
Product Details
TYPE OF BED
Bolster-style
MATERIAL
Polyester Nylon
SIZE
12 x 20 x 4
COLOR CHOICES
1
Our Review
Thermotex Far Infrared Heating Pet Bed is a product that is best for senior dogs or dogs that have arthritis or are recovering from some sort of surgery. This is not a flat pad, it has like some sort of edges. Like how a normal bed for your dog would look like. Really comfy for your dog to curl up in but then again this is going to be using infrared technology. It has the type of heat energy that can help pull toxins out of the body as well as promote muscle and cell repair. So again, this is a great option for senior dogs or dogs that are starting to show their age with their hips and their joints. The great thing about this, is on their website it says that they use really strict manufacturing standards and so we really wanna look at their standards and how these products are made. With us making sure that these are going to be the safest for your pet as they are enjoying their nice heated nap.
Best Products
Best Heated Dog Bed
Product Name
Best for
Rate
K&H Lectro-Soft™ Outdoor Heated Pet Bed
Best Overall
9.1
RIOGOO Pet Heating Pad
Best for Budget
8.1
Thermotex Infrared Therapeutic Pet Bed
Best for Comfort
8.3
How to Choose A Heated Pet Bed
Consider how and where your dog likes to sleep. Is he destructive or likes to chew? Most dog beds are not appropriate for power chewers, particularly beds and pads that are heated with an electrical element and will need to be plugged into the wall. While some of these, such as the Houselog Heating Pad Electric Heated Pet Mathave chew-resistant cords, they may still not be right for your dog if he chews. The bed itself could be damaged and the heating elements exposed. While most electric heated dog beds have safety features to reduce the risk of electrocution, they should never be used unsupervised and if your dog likes to ruffle, dig or root around in his bed or chew, you should probably consider a self-warming bed. Self-warming beds such as the Best Friends by Sheri OrthoComfort Deep Dish Cuddlerare an excellent alternative and contain thermal materials that reflect the heat of your dog back to him. Also, consider if the bed is washable or not.
Be sure the bed is big enough to accommodate your dog in all his favorite sleep positions. If you have dogs that like to curl up together consider getting a big enough bed for both to have a little wiggle room in together. Measure your dog from his head to the bottom of his bottom leg when extended. This should be the depth of the bed, and the width should be a few inches bigger than his length (snout to base of tail).
We’ve narrowed our reviews into several categories for heated dog beds:
Heating Pad Style:An insert meant to be used with an existing dog bed, blankets, or furniture
These are what you’ll often find in boarding facilities or veterinary clinics because they are meant to hold up to a lot of abuse.
Not always the most comfortable, they do not yield to nesting dogs wanting to rearrange it.
Typically made from metal, PVC, and nylon
Pillow or Mat Style Bed:A mat-shaped bed with no sides or edges.
These beds can easily flatten out over time if cheaply made.
Not all beds will have a washable outer layer but most do. Most of these beds have an inner layer of foam or
filling that cannot be washed and may harbor allergens or dirt. They will need to be replaced often.
Bolster Style Bed:Similar to the pillow bed, but with raised edges or a nest-style
Most dogs love the security of a bolster and will snuggle up against the walls
Not all beds will have a washable outer layer but most do. The inside of these beds can harbor allergens and dirt and cannot be washed.
Most comfortable and soothing for most dogs
Additionally, there are two other categories used for these reviews:
Self-warming and Electric. Electric dog beds plug into an outlet. Look for steel reinforced cords. Self-warming beds typically use Mylar, a PET film that reflects and radiates the dog’s heat back to them as they lay on the bed. Sometimes beds containing Mylar will crinkle, and while most dogs don’t care, some are spooked by it. Pay close attention to your dog’s reaction to the sound to gauge if he will mind the sound.
