Kirty Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) I need to buy a heat mat for my foster kittens but am not sure what to get! I already have snugglesafe heat pads which are normally great but because it is so cold, I need something that is consistently warm. I want to leave it running pretty much 24/7 so I need to be sure its safe (which is why I am not keen on something off Ebay from China). I would prefer one that has a thermostat or simple controller (eg low, high) on it. Can anyone recommend a brand and/or somewhere to buy them? ETA: It also needs to be just a mat - not a bed type thing - because I need to be able to disinfect it. Thanks! Edited July 30, 2011 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Would a heat lamp hung above their area work? Would be safer and eliminate the cleaning aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion, but it needs to be something I can put inside their bed, which is an enclosed box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 what about a reptile heated cord threaded though channels sewn in a pillow case? Not my idea but I read it somewhere and it always struck me as a simple thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ooh that sounds interesting and pretty simple... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It's simple, go get your self a heater for a water bed. They are fantastic in a whelping box. I personally prefer a heat lamp over one corner of the whelping box with all cords concealed of course. Years ago I always purchased the infra red lamps, but nowadays I purchase the big round floodlights that you have to light up your back yard, only I purchase the red ones. The give off plenty of heat and are easy on the pups eyes and are cheap to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Is this Pet Mat any good? If so, I have large one for sale. We bought one for our dog on the advice that it should be okay on top of a soft surface but it turned out not to be the case. It needs to be used on a hard surface only. Other than that it works very well, is designed to be used 24/7 and is simple to wipe clean or take off and wash the cover. The company replaced our mat so we have a brand new mat, mains cable, car cable and one burgundy cover (possibly two - will have to check). Only selling because it's not suitable for our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 The ones in The Reject Shop are worth a look - they have two or three sizes, and seemed reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) The ones in The Reject Shop are worth a look - they have two or three sizes, and seemed reasonable price. I have this one I'm happy to give you if you think it's suitable. I have 2 of them and need only one. I don't think I've ever used it, or maybe once. They don't have a thermostat as they stay just nicely warm. I just lay them flat on top of a dog bed. Edited July 30, 2011 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks everyone. Dxenion, how big is it? Not sure postage to Vic would be feasible. cavNrott, thanks so much for the offer. I would love to take it off your hands! Will pm you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Dxenion, how big is it? 570mm x 430mm (1mm thick) Edited July 30, 2011 by Dxenion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I've got one the same as this for sale http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Petzone-Heat-Mat-Pet-Heated-Dog-Cat-Heating-Pad-Lg-/290562654697 Used only for a few hours, so its as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) I have this one I'm happy to give you if you think it's suitable. I have 2 of them and need only one. I don't think I've ever used it, or maybe once. They don't have a thermostat as they stay just nicely warm. I just lay them flat on top of a dog bed. This heat blanket is free to a good home and still available to anyone who wants it. I checked it and it's the one I've never used. It would need to be picked up from Mt Waverley, Vic. See above post for a pic of the blanket. Edited August 4, 2011 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaJ Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I need to buy a heat mat for my foster kittens but am not sure what to get! Have you asked the Vet you use for your animals. Some years ago when I needed a heatmat at short notice our Vet was happy to lend me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayenah Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hi Kirsty I don't use heat pads for my kittens, can send you a Warm-a-pet deluxe 3 heat settings pad if you like? Same as this one, with the washable cover and the pad can be wiped down also http://www.ozpetshop.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/532 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 That would be fantastic. Kitten season is nearly here so I will definitely have a use for it! Will save me re-heating all the snugglesafes all the time! Will send you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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