My elderly cat loves sitting on the computers, I think because they’re warm. She’s very obedient and leaves when asked but I’m wondering if anyone has had similar issues and found something appropriate and warm for them to snooze on?

  • Lightfire228
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    2 months ago

    My cats love these as well

    They are self regulating, meaning they keep a low heat when nothing is on them, but they heat up when they detect something is on them

    Very well worth

    • Zachariah@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      I think they’re even low-tech than that. The warmth is just low, but it builds up when their body blocks it from dissipating.

      • Lightfire228
        3·
        2 months ago

        Edit: oh, you’re right

        Our beds and pads are NOT pressure sensitive. All K&H heated beds and pads feature dual thermostats and are designed to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature when he/she lies on the pad. This is a function of the insulation provided by a pet’s body, not the weight of the pet.

        That’s actually some clever engineering and design. I have always wondered how it knew when a pet was on it (it doesn’t)

        Thermostatically controlled to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature only when your pet is in the bed

        https://khpet.com/collections/cat-products/products/thermo-kitty-mat