{"title":"Heated Dog Beds and Mats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eheated dog bed\u003c\/strong\u003e or mat gives your dog a warm spot on a cold floor, in the conservatory or in the campervan. This guide compares self-warming mats, heating pads, low-voltage heated beds and heated dog blankets, and what to check before you buy. Gløde does not sell heated dog beds or mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-waitlist\" data-product=\"verwarmde_hondenmand\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"g-waitlist__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested? We'll let you know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGløde is considering adding its own heated dog bed. Leave your email and we'll send you one message if we launch it. 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Unsubscribe at any time.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich heated dog bed suits your dog?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eKeep in mind\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSelf-warming mat (no power)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe crate, the car, the campervan, a dog that chews\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eReflects the dog's own warmth; gentler, but nothing to plug in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeating pad under the cover\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKeeping the bed your dog already likes; home, utility room or kennel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNeeds a socket or adapter; plan where the cable runs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow-voltage heated bed or mat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA cold tiled floor, the conservatory, the campervan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTidier cable route; keep the controller out of reach\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeated dog blanket\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDogs that like to burrow, or a warm layer on the sofa\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEasy for a dog to drag about; keep the cable and controller out of reach\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower source:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, a mains adapter, USB or a power bank. Pick what fits where the bed goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sturdy sleeve or coiled cable, run along the wall, away from teeth. For a dog that chews, a self-warming mat avoids the cable altogether.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to move off the heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the heated area should be smaller than the bed, or there should be space next to it, so your dog can choose a cooler spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashable cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e a removable cover you can wash once the heating element is out. Follow the care label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e measure your dog lying stretched out and add a little room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral advice: do not leave your dog alone with a powered bed, pad or blanket switched on. When you are out, a self-warming mat is simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm at home, on the road and on the walk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-heated-dog-bed\"\u003eHeated dog beds, mats and dog coats compared\u003c\/a\u003e: our full guide, with cooling mats for summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heated-clothing-for-camping\"\u003eHeated clothing for camping and campervans\u003c\/a\u003e: staying warm without mains, with your dog in the van.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heated-dog-coat\"\u003eHeated dog coats\u003c\/a\u003e: for a dog that feels the cold on slow winter walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heated-blankets\"\u003eHeated blankets\u003c\/a\u003e: for you on the sofa, next to the dog bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a self-warming dog bed really get warm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not make heat itself. A reflective or insulating layer sends your dog's own warmth back, so it feels warmer than a thin bed on a cold floor. For a dog that feels the cold a lot, a powered pad gives more warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeating pad or heated bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pad goes under the cover of the bed your dog already likes, so you keep that bed. A heated bed has the heating built in. Both need a power source and a cable your dog cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a heated dog mat in the campervan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self-warming mat needs nothing. A USB mat can run from the van's USB socket or a power bank, depending on the model, so check what it needs. As at home, do not leave your dog alone in the van with it switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan my dog use an ordinary heated blanket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blanket made for people is not built for claws, digging or chewing. A heated blanket made for dogs is the better fit, with the cable and controller out of reach and room for your dog to move off it. Check the maker's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/ie.glode.nl\/collections\/heated-dog-bed.oembed","provider":"Gløde ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}