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Reddit mentions of K&H Pet Products Electric Small Animal Heated Pad Tan 9 X 12 Inches
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We found 10 Reddit mentions of K&H Pet Products Electric Small Animal Heated Pad Tan 9 X 12 Inches. Here are the top ones.
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- SMALL ANIMALS: Outdoor/indoor animal heating pad is great for most small animals including rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, chickens, and peeps
- AUTOMATIC: Thermostatically controlled warming mat automatically warms to the perfect temperature when in use by your small animals
- CHEW RESISTANT: This heated mat includes chew resistant features like steel encased cord, pre-drilled screw holes, rounded edges to deter chewing
- MOUNTING: Pre-drilled holes in the corner of the heated animal pad allow you to mount it to cages and walls, or secure it to the floor of pens, houses, cages, rabbit hutches, garages decks and more
- ENERGY EFFICIENT: This 9” x 12” rigid ABS plastic heated pad is low wattage, using only 25 watts
- SAFETY: K&H doesn't just use safety-listed parts like some unsafe brands, we safety certify the entire product. This small animal heated pad has been tested & certified by MET Labs and exceeds USA/CA electrical safety standards
- BRAND YOU TRUST: Designed by K&H with OVER 20 years of experience in creating safe, innovative, quality products for pets
- Electric hot pad for small animals, 9 by 12 inches
- Perfect for ferrets, rabbits, wildlife, hedgehogs, chinchillas, guinea pigs
- Constructed of rigid ABS plastic for optimal durability
- Easy to clean for quick daily maintenance; weather-proof for outdoor or indoor use
- 5-1/2-foot power cord is protected with 18-inch steel chew guard
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Tan |
| Height | 0.5 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Petite 9 X 12 Inches |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 12 Inches |
K&H makes an outdoor weathersafe thin hard plastic mat that heats based on applied weight. It doesn't get Hot, just warm enough. They're used mostly in small rabbit and chicken farms, but can also be used for cats and hamsters, etc. And it's safe to put a thin layer of cloth over it.
I don't work for K&H. (I know I sound like a sales bot.) I have an outdoor cat that's been through winters before. This is what I got for her on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NVC7DO It has lasted 2 winters so far with no problems. Best of luck with your new little friends! I'm sure they'll.. Warm Up to you quickly.
We have this in our cat's cat house outside. It uses about 25 watts, which is FAR less than any space heater will use (the one you linked is 400w). It's much more efficient because it directly heats the animal, instead of heating all the air around them (which inevitably circulates away and loses heat through walls etc.). It won't heat them when they're not lying on it, but in a basement that shouldn't be a problem. I can't imagine it gets that cold down there, and they do have fur, after all.
There's one linked in the wiki: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NVC7DO/wabbi-20
I wouldn't recommend using one of the soft heating pads meant for human muscle relaxing - they actually make cage heating pads for exactly this purpose! they are safe to be left plugged in for long periods of time, and the soft ones are not. I had one of these under my ham's cage for a long time.
But if this is a concern then putting it on the side is equally as dangerous if the hamster sleeps pressed against the side of the tank/cage (which seems more common than ones that dig below all their layers of bedding to sleep flush with the bottom).
I would assume most hamsters would move if they are uncomfortable - the important part is ensuring they have somewhere safe and comfortable to move to if they become too warm.
Regardless, OP should make the call based on their ham's sleeping habits and cage placement. If he has a tendency to burrow below all the bedding, then maybe place it on the side.
I'd also suggest getting pads made specifically for small animals. For example, this one has a lot of positive reviews from hamster owners: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Animal-Outdoor-Heated/dp/B000NVC7DO/
I used this http://www.amazon.com/Heated-Resting-Small-Animals-Inches/dp/B000NVC7DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411928401&sr=8-1&keywords=heating+pad+small+animal
Idk if it will ship to canada in the mean time grab some hand warmers for a quick fix lots of blankets lamps directly shining on him maybe just turn up the temp in the house a little bit....
This is the one I got and it's pretty nice.
This is the problem hedgie I posted about a few days ago. I bought a new, larger enclosure for him and moved him into today. He was a bit grumpy during the move as I had to wake him up for it, but he's loving the cage so far it seems. The blue "ball" at the bottom of the cage is his hide...which he sleeps under. Underneath it is a pet safe Heating Pad to help regulate temperature in that hiding spot. It's designed for small animals so it only gets up to about 100 F or so (just over human body temp) and is under his bedding to keep him directly off of it. It's been enough to keep him warm in his previous enclosure which is nice. The cage is an Amazon Basics Small Animal Cage, Large which is a bit bigger than the previous enclosure. I've got to clean up his wheel and get it mounted for him, but after that he should be more comfortable than he was before. Hopefully this helps his attitude.
i have one of those HF 2 stage pumps hooked up to a diy chamber made from a steel pot and acrylic lid heated by this http://www.amazon.com/Heated-Resting-Small-Animals-Inches/dp/B000NVC7DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382821961&sr=8-1&keywords=bunny+heat+mat which keeps a nice temp when insulated
I have this which I used to use with my rats. It's sort of medium-warm, nothing that ever gets too hot. But it's warm enough that it's only comfortable if you put fleece cover on it. The mat and about 2ft of cord are really chew-safe.
I'd also look into getting supplements for your bun...just cause she's older the cold may make her joints ache. Oxbow sells some, I've seen them at pet stores. They are little timothy treats that have supplements for age, health, etc.
What do you feed her currently? You could try giving her a bit of alfalfa to gain weight. That way she will have some built-in insulation :)