For cats who chase the sunny spot
Stop the cold floor from stealing your cat’s warmth
Self-Warming Pet Mat
Self-Warming Pet Mat
A reflective layer hands their own heat back — no plug, no cord, nothing to switch off.
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How it works
How it works
A thin reflective film sits between two layers of soft fill. It does not make heat: it sends the warmth your cat already gives off back toward them, while the fill and the grippy base slow what escapes into the floor. The longer they rest, the warmer it feels underneath.
No outlet, no timer, nothing to switch off. An empty mat will not feel warm to your hand.
Size guide
Size guide
Small (24 x 18 in): cats and small dogs up to about 25 lb, 24-inch crate.
Medium (30 x 20 in): up to about 40 lb, 30-inch crate.
Large (35 x 23 in): up to about 65 lb, 36-inch crate.
Pets that curl can size down; pets that sprawl should size up. Crates vary, so measure the floor first. Sizes are measured by hand and can vary by 1 to 3 cm.
Returns
Returns
30-day returns from delivery, on unused items. Questions? Write to us and a real person answers.
Shipping
Shipping
Free U.S. shipping on every order, with tracking sent by email. The mat ships rolled; let it lie flat for a few hours so the creases relax.
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How it works
Warmth that comes from them
A reflective layer inside returns the heat your pet already makes. Nothing to plug in, nothing to switch off.
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Step 1
Lay it where they already sleep
Unroll it flat in the crate, on their bed or at the end of the sofa. It ships rolled, and the creases relax on their own in a few hours.
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Step 2
Let them settle in
Some pets take to it the first night, some take a few days. Putting it in their usual spot, or tucking in a blanket that smells like home, usually helps.
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Step 3
Their own warmth comes back
A reflective film between two layers of soft fill sends their body heat back toward them. The longer they rest, the warmer it feels underneath.
Good to know: It does not generate heat. An empty mat will not feel warm to your hand, and outdoors in freezing weather it is not enough on its own.
Good to know
Questions pet parents ask
Will it feel warm when I touch it?
No, and that is how it works. It has no heat source. Lay your hand where your pet just got up and you can usually feel the warmth they left behind.
Which size fits my crate?
The sizes follow common crate floors: Small for a 24-inch crate, Medium for a 30-inch crate, Large for a 36-inch crate. Crate brands vary by an inch or two, so measure the floor before you order.
My cat ignores new beds. Will this one be different?
Some pets take to it the first night, some take a few days. Putting it exactly where they already sleep, or tucking in a blanket that smells like home, usually helps.
Is it safe around a dog that chews cords?
There is no cord, battery or electrical part at all. It is still not chew-proof, so a dog that shreds bedding should not be left alone with it.
Can it go in the washing machine?
The supplier does not publish machine-wash instructions, so we recommend spot cleaning with a damp cloth and air drying flat.
Their own space
A spot they’ll actually choose
Cats test every blanket, shelf and laptop keyboard before they settle. Give them a surface that is soft, warm from their own body, and theirs.
Once they find it, they stop competing for your pillow, your chair and your keyboard. You get your space back. They get something better.
Year-round comfort
Not just for winter
Air-conditioning drafts. Cold tile in the morning. A chilly basement or a plastic crate tray. Your cat does not stop looking for warmth when summer starts, and the mat keeps working the same way in every season, with nothing to plug in.
Side by side
This mat vs. an electric pad
| This mat | Electric pad | |
|---|---|---|
| Warmth from | Your pet, reflected back | A heating element |
| Cord | None | Needs an outlet |
| All day in the crate | Yes | Depends on the model |
| Warm when empty | No | Yes |
| Freezing outdoors | Not enough alone | Depends on the model |
The problem
Their body makes the warmth. The cold floor takes it.
A resting pet is a small heater, and a cold floor is very good at stealing from it. Tile, hardwood, a plastic crate tray: the warmth goes down and does not come back, which is why they curl tighter as the nights get colder and end up wherever the radiator is.
The usual fix is a heated pad, and that comes with its own list. A cord to keep away from a chewer, a setting to get right, and the question of whether you can leave it on when nobody is home.
The shift
A reflective layer hands their own heat back — no plug, no cord, nothing to switch off.
Inside this mat, between two layers of soft fill, is a thin reflective film, the kind of material used in emergency blankets. It does not make heat. It sends the warmth your pet's body already gives off back toward them, while the fill and the grippy base slow what escapes into the floor.
The effect builds the longer they lie there, and it needs nothing from you: no outlet, no timer, nothing to remember to turn off. It can stay in the crate all day and roll up for the car or a carrier when you travel.
- Holds their own body heat close
- Nothing to plug in or switch off
- Plush ribbed top they love to knead
- Fits crates, beds, sofas and car seats
- Grippy base stays put on hard floors
Specifications
Measurements and materials
Full specifications
- Colors
- Gray, Cream, Brown
- Sizes
- Small 24 x 18 in (61 x 45 cm), Medium 30 x 20 in (76 x 51 cm), Large 35 x 23 in (89 x 58 cm)
- Suggested pet weight
- Small up to 25 lb, Medium up to 40 lb, Large up to 65 lb
- Construction
- Ribbed fleece top, soft fill, reflective film, soft fill, non-slip base
- Power
- None, no electrical parts
- Care
- Spot clean with a damp cloth, air dry flat
- Package contents
- One mat, shipped rolled
Unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
Compatibility and limits
What this product does not do
- It does not generate heat. It returns the warmth your pet gives off, so an empty mat will not feel warm to your hand.
- Not a substitute for a heated bed outdoors or in an unheated space in freezing weather.
- Not chew-proof. The fill and film are a hazard if swallowed; take it away from a dog that shreds bedding.
- The supplier does not publish machine-wash instructions. Spot clean and air dry flat; never tumble dry or iron.
- Sizes are measured by hand and can vary by 1 to 3 cm.
- Ships rolled. Let it lie flat for a few hours so the creases relax.
- The grippy base helps on hard floors, but a very smooth surface can still let it slide.
Complete the setup
Products that work well together
Add only what fits your routine.
Bought this for our senior cat who can no longer jump onto his window perch. Bought this in the hopes he would start using it in another room with floor to ceiling windows. He’s been using it and loves in. It’s a little on the small side but just right for him. He has arthritis, so the self-heating component is likely making it more comfortable for him too.
My senior little girl loves it. She immediately laid on it and spent most of the afternoon and evening there!
It seems to make the outside cats happy, I put it in a dog bed on my front porch swing. If it gets wet I dry it by a vent.
We had a cat show up at our house last year, and she’s moved herself into our garage. Now that the weather is getting cooler, I purchased this cat bed for Phil. She loves it! It does reflect back body heat and she loves the plush fabric. I love that I was able to purchase a color that doesn’t show dirt. It’s thick enough so that she isn’t flat in her favorite spot. She loves to lay on it while I work, and she hasn’t chewed it so that’s also a good thing. It functions as it should and looks nice.
With the price of utilities going up @ 30%, I’m a senior and I’m trying to keep my temperature low in my home. I think it’s too low for my cat. His ears were cold. I saw this non-electric warming mat for cats & small dogs. When I placed it on the love seat, he immediately laid on it. Today it’s in the 50’s° he’s not on it at all.
Th bed has a soft fur like texture. I bought the 35x23” gray bed for my large cat. She will enjoy the bed immensely.
Very nice. Item I donated to local animal control there in need of donation items always
Love these. It’s the second one I bought. Comfy. Good quality. Very soft.
cat liked it.
Cat loves this!
This mat really works! When I took it out of the box I thought it was just another pad but my senior dog LOVES this mat!!
My cat seemed to like laying on this product better than laying on the floor
Kind of a waste of money. It depends on your animal, I guess.
I originally bought this for my puppy, but it was too crinkly and tempting to chew. However, my senior dog loves this. It is the perfect size to fit on top of his orthopedic bed!
Both our puppies (small dogs) enjoy lounging on this mat.
My dog loves the warming pad and sleep a on it every night. It’s soft to the touch and fits perfectly in his bed.
This is a well made product. I bought this for my elderly cat and thought she would be more drawn to it since she was constantly seeking warmth. She would use it if I put it in front of the heat vent.
My cat loves this pad. It fits perfectly in my wicker chair that she loves to sleep in and blends well with colors in my living room. It looks like just an extra cushion for the chair but I can quickly move it off when I have visitors. I bought a second for the upholstered living room chair. She uses both so I bought a third for the bedroom chair that she sleeps in at night. She clearly chooses them for warmth now that it’s cold at night and I keep the heat low. They are thick and fluffy. I love them, she loves them so five stars. Haven’t washed them yet but they are well made and I think they will be fine. They are not slip resistant but I have yet to find one that is and they don’t slide off the chairs. Obviously for me and my cat, these are well worth the cost.
I bought three of these. Two went to Cats and one went to my little dogThe size is quite generous. My Maine coon fits completely on his.I took one sewed it through the middle and cut it in half giving me two smaller pieces that fit perfectly in the kennel to run somebody to the vet or in the car kennel.The third one went to my kitty that likes to hang out on a shelf. For that one, I put a bungee cord over one end of it to hold it in place. My Honey is up there all the time.The one on the floor for the Maine coon gets cat litter tracked into it. It cleans up nice. I just pick it up and shake it and everything falls out, sweep up and lay it back down.The others I have just vacuumed a little bit, but none of them have been washed. Nice and thick and fluffy for the price. I’m not sure what getting wet would do to them.
Cats intuitively know what is warm and comfortable. Regular heat seeking missiles, they are. Bought this for my geriatric girl and as soon as it was unwrapped she was sleeping on it. Bought a second one for the boy because he deserved a bit of luxury too. They are placed on the couch for extra cushioning. I have used other heat reflecting pads, but this one is especially nice with a silky feel somewhat like fur. Haven't washed these pads yet, so can't testify as to how they'll hold up but we plan to get our money's worth this winter with lots of cozy sleep.
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$39.90 USD
Free U.S. shipping. 30-day returns from delivery, on unused items.
Self-Warming Pet Mat
$39.90 USD