Heated cat beds help to keep your cat warm whilst protecting it from the cold during the winter season. It is also ideal for preventing your cat from become ill due to cold weather. Heated cat beds are also beneficial for cats that love to spend time in outside areas such as garages, porches and even family barns.

For older cats especially those with arthritis the heated cat bed can provide thermal and therapeutic benefits. It is also very beneficial for pets that constantly sleeping on hard and cold floors. Inside the heated cat bed there is a removable heater unit. You can used the bed indoors throughout the year. The ideal body temperature for cats is 102 degrees and the bed has two thermostats to ensure the bed temperature stays at that level. The heated cat bed has a thick and very soft, orthopedic mattress giving warmth, comfort and excellent therapeutic benefits to your pet.

The heated cat bed is available in a range of designs, colors, sizes and fabrics. The larger beds can hold one large cat or several small ones cuddling together. Every design of the heated cat bed offers different features and functionalities. One example is the "donut" style heated cat bed. It is designed for the cat that likes to spread itself across the whole bed with the head resting on a pillow.

The frame of the heated cat bed is generally built from wood and easy to clean plastic. The structure is durable and has a steel-wrapped electrical cord. The heated cat bed is sometimes reinforced with a metal frame to give it more support and stability. Your pet will be able to relax and sleep in comfort. Some heated cat beds even let you swing and sway your cat to sleep. The cushion or mattress of the bed is usually made from fabrics such as double-sided faux fur or machine washable ultra suede. These cushions are filled with polyester fiber to give long lasting comfort and shape. Warm fleece material is usually for the inside of the heated cat bed.

By providing your cat with a heated cat bed you can help to keep your cat healthy, content and happy. A comfortable bed is essential for a cat as it spends a great deal of time sleeping. Your cat will have a more relaxed sleep when in a comfortable and fitted size bed. By providing your cat with an elevated heated cat bed, it will have comfort, support and protection from the cold floor while sleeping.

Many cat owners prefer the thermal heated cat bed because of its therapeutic benefits. There are pet lovers that choose to use the bed pad heater method. These pads are heated electrically to provide gentle warmth and comfort to your cat. For those on a limited budget they can choose other options such as the heated sleeping mats or microwavable pads. The main factors to consider when choosing a heated cat bed are quality and affordability.