SnuggleSafe Original Microwave Heat Pad for Pets - Chew Proof, Water Resistant Heating Disc for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Small Animals - Up to 10 Hours Warmth

Purchased this product for a sick conure that needed to be kept warm at night. I didn’t want anything electric, so I chose this and I absolutely LOVE it! I place it under a paper towel and a hand towel and the heat comes through perfectly. I put it in the microwave for 5 minutes at 9:30 pm and wait 2 minutes before taking it out, I wrap it In the holder and put it in the crate. At 9:30 am it’s still warm - true to its description. Perfect for sick, injured or just to keep animals warm without warning about electricity.

When I bought this I wasn’t sure how much I would like it. I didn’t like the idea that I would need to repeatedly warm it in the microwave. I have a 4.7 pound pup that has just turned 1. I keep my thermostat at 60 degrees for economy and was concerned that she might not handle the cold well. I had tried a pet heating pad for another dog, in that past. It didn’t last very long. Also, I would have needed an extension cord, which wouldn’t be chew resistant. When my pup was only a few months old she had been quite sick. She dropped her body temp and the vet put her on one of these, so I decided to give it a try and have been using it for several months. I actually place the warmed disk under a furry blanket that she likes to lay on. I heat it about every 8 hours. At first, it took some time to learn how long to heat it. My microwave, though 1200 watts, takes longer than directed. Although the product instructs not to reheat it while still warm. That wasn’t practical, because as it cools through the day there comes a time where it’s warm, but not warm enough. I have carefully learned how long it needs to be microwaved when it is cooled too much. Someone commented that the disk gets way too hot. That hasn’t been my experience. I do make it quite hot. Sometimes hot enough to be uncomfortable to touch, but once I put it in its flannel sleeve and under the thin furry blanket, it’s just perfectly toasty. It keeps my baby warm though the night and I reheat it while she eats breakfast. At first she didn’t want to lay on it because it is hard, but with her fuzzy blanket to soften it a bit, she loves the warmth enough, so that she now chooses to lay on it all of the time. I noticed that cheaper disks indicated that they held their heat for a shorter time than this one. I’m so glad I purchased it. It’s worth every penny.

The kittens love it! It heats up super fast (I only put it in for 2 1/2 minutes to make it warm, not scolding) and stays that way for at least 5-6 hours. I’m sure if would be more if I didn’t barely warm it up. Mom doesn’t sleep with them much. She feeds and leaves so I wanted to get something to warm them. The pic is the first nap time and the ones who found the buried disk don’t seem to need to pile on each other as much for warmth and fall asleep easily and first. I made a depression to place the rather large disk so the bed is still flush, they didn’t like having to climb. Since then they all seem to gather around the disk and there has been much less screaming while getting comfortable. I’m super happy with it I just wish it had cuter cover options. Oh and this thing is a beast! It a thick boi and doesn’t feel like it would break easily which is great but that also means it’s hard. Just put some fluffy blankets over it and you’ll be fine. The heat comes through no problem. I’m probably buying another when they get a bit bigger. Definitely worth the price!

I've had one for more than a decade. Still works like new. Can take a while for a little dog to "warm up" to it, but my small, senior dogs have been fans once they figured out it stayed warm all night.

I purchased this for my 3 year old cat who craves heat like a moth to a flame. Our house is fairly cold at night, and she sleeps alone, so I decided to buy this after she started sneezing a bunch. I also wanted something that wasn't a fire hazard. I was initially wary of the reviewers who mentioned the product melted and oozed, burned their pets, or was uncomfortably hard. So far, none of these have posed an issue. The instructions are clear on the microwave times depending on your microwave's wattage, and there are warnings about the consequences of overheating the product. I put the pad in the microwave in its cover for the allotted 4 minutes in my case, and I remove it after about a minute like it says. At first I thought the pad didn't seem extremely hot, but you will notice over time it will put out a steady amount of comfortable heat. The pad itself gets pretty hot, so I wouldn't use it on my animal without the cover. What seems hot or not hot to a person isn't the same as an animal. Since my cat is sleeping on it for hours at a time, I think she will also generate a sufficient amount of body heat, so that this pad doesn't need to be scalding to be successful. What I usually do is put it under the little cat bed or cushion she sleeps on, which further lessens the possibility of burns and also makes it more comfortable for her, at least in my opinion. Regarding the pad, I was surprised by how hard it was. I thought it would soften in the microwave, but it does not. I thought for sure my cat wouldn't sleep on it, but as I mentioned above, I put it under her cat bed, and she plops herself down on it and settles in for the long haul. I personally wish it were softer, but again that's just me trying to put my human preferences on this product, because after all, a cat/pet can sleep on the hard floor just fine too. The heat output lasts sometimes over 10 hours. Obviously it's not as hot as when you first heat it, but you can put your hand on it and it's still warm, which I find impressive. I wish it came in various sizes, and I wish I didn't have to wait until it was completely cool before reheating it, although I understand why that is the case. I'm very pleased with this product, and would highly recommend it.

I bought this for a aging cat who was constant seek warm by our heater vents but missed being in his bed. This was the perfect solution! Just pop in the microwave and no worries of it over heating or causing harm like electric blankets. The disk is plastic and is easily wiped down to clean it. The cover is thick and keeps the heat in longer or can can be used by placing under your pets favorite blanket. We have used it for over 5 years daily and it still holds the heat well,

EDIT- SAFETY TIPS (1+2+3) 1. Only heat 1 minute at a time to check how fast it will heat up in YOUR microwave. Once you get it to HOT, but not BLAZING, you're done. Don't push it Mama. You now have your MAX TIME. THIS WILL SAVE YOU FROM INJURY TO YOURSELF OR PET. 2. If you wake up in the morning and want to heat it as usual, BUT IT'S STILL WARM from the previous day, only heat it 1 minute at a time to prevent overheating. THIS WILL SAVE YOU FROM INJURY TO YOURSELF OR PET. 3. If it's TOO WARM for you to touch it with bare hands (while it's in the cover) IT'S TOO HOT TO USE! Wait until it cools off to ICE COLD before trying to use it again. THIS WILL SAVE YOU FROM INJURY TO YOURSELF OR PET. Stay safe ladies, wishing you and your pets many happy years together. Original review: We've used these snugglesafe heating pads for years. But with two new dogs, it was time to get a couple more to make sure their dog beds were warm on a cold winter floor. I bought two more, plus extra covers, which you don't need because it comes with a well-fitting plush cover. The blue plush covers I bought don't fit well and in fact tore when I tried to put them over the heating pads. Some things to keep in mind when you purchase one of these: These are HARD. So it's best if you forego the covers altogether, and simply place them under a few layers of blankets, or like I did- in a bed that is two parts; the bottom part that sits on the floor, the second part is a pillow that fits securely into the bed. I put the snugglesafe between the pillow and the bottom of the bed, without the cover so it releases more heat up into the pillow they lay on. Because these are HARD, some animals will get freaked out by them, because it's obvious that something is there, as in the review that told about the barn cat who wouldn't go near it. You need to do as I said above, put it under several layers of bedding so they don't know it's there, or purchase a two-part bed that leaves the heat pad safely (and discreetly) out of their area. These get VERY HOT. You need to make sure there are layers of protection between your pet and the snugglesafe. (Again, as described above.) But, they will stay warm for hours and hours, if not until the next day. They work GREAT and will last you for years as long as you don't overheat them. Although they are pricey, they are a good solid investment to safely provide warmth to your pets.

I purchased the one and only snugglesafe that I own from Amazon, and it has been helping to keep my pets warm for almost 2 years now. I heat it only according to the directions for my wattage of microwave (and when I was unsure of the wattage, I double-checked (!) - this might have been a step overlooked by some of those who have given the snugglesafe a poor rating). Additionally, leaving it in the microwave for the extra 1 minute after heating is key - the warmth increases substantially during this part. My snugglesafe has a fleece cover and I have used it successfully to provide warmth to my large dog (under her bedding) inside at night. It heats her bad well enough and when used indoors it does provide heat for about 8-12 hours. I have also used it for many of my foster pets. I personally have never had a problem with it being chewed through by puppies or adult dogs or problems with leakage/warping. However, as a responsible pet owner, I do check the snugglesafe regularly to make sure it appears in good shape. I have also used it outdoors to keep animals warm and, as mentioned in other reviews, the heat does not last as long outdoors in the cold (about 4-5 hours). But that's not really rocket science or something that surprised me, it's just basic common sense. Overall, I really like the product and it was worth the money. Of course, a key point to remember is that you should never place ANY type of heating device in an area where a pet is contained and does not have the freedom to move away from the heat if they choose or with a pet that is immobile. My snugglesafe has never gotten exceptionally hot when heated appropriately. However, I have read the few reviews where owners have stated their animals have been scalded. Although, 1) this is very unfortunate; 2) my intention is not to point fingers; 3) I am not attempting to defend the snugglesafe or know any specifics regarding those situations; and 4)it is completely possible the scalding was caused by a defect in the device; the truth is - an animal will likely not allow itself to be seriously scalded if it can move away from the heat. It's possible the few claims of scalding occured when animals were contained with the snugglesafe and did not have the freedom/ability to move away from the device once they got too hot. This is a serious oversight by the owner and something that could have happened with any heating device. That being said, I would not place a snugglesafe in a small enclosed kennel with a pet for an extended period of time and with no supervision (such as a plane ride), as that would be an irresponsible decision on my part. I have occasionally, however, successfully confined fosters in a kennel with the snugglesafe. BUT this is only done when the kennel is much larger than the dog/cat, and the animal can safely and completely move away from the heat when they want.

So I got this a few weeks back while we waited for a puppy we were due to adopt, the foster parents had been using the same plate. Only been using it for about 2 weeks and have noticed it's warping. All instructions on heat times and cool down periods we've followed. When it worked it's great so assuming it's just a defective one. I'm 4 days out of the returns policy period so likely have no come back but want to let people know.

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My puppy loves this. Keeps some heat all night. Replaces previous unit that lasted about 15 yesrs.

Me ha sorprendido mucho el producto. Mantiene horas el calor. Es una buena compra ideal para mascotas y personas. Si tuviese que poner una pega sería que la instrucciones dicen que se debe dejar enfriar antes de volver a calentar, pero es que mantiene tanto el calor que al final queda algo residual y no sé si se podrá calentar llegado a ese punto o se debe de enfriar por completo