Day 1: you roll it out
Take it out of the box and set it right where he already sleeps. At the foot of the couch, on the tile, by the window. He comes over for a sniff.
The cozy warm spot he's been hunting for all winter. All his, right where he already loves to sleep.
NO PLUG, NO BATTERIESHe hugs the heater or curls up on your sweater: it's not a whim, he's cold. He doesn't sleep in a ball because he's old. He sleeps in a ball because his joints are cold.
That's where a cat's thermal comfort zone begins (30°C). Most of our homes stay around 72°F (22°C).1
of cats over 12 show signs of joint wear on X-rays. All the more reason to keep them warm.2
A reflective layer hidden under the plush sends his own body heat back to him, instead of letting it escape into the cold floor.
Super-soft ribbed plush over cushy padding: he kneads it, sinks in and forgets all about the icy tile.
No plug, no batteries, no cord to chew. Head out with peace of mind: nothing to plug in, nothing to keep an eye on.
Hair, stains, little accidents: the mat is machine washable and your cat gets his spot back fresh and clean.
From delivery day to a cat who finally sleeps warm, away from the cold floor.
Take it out of the box and set it right where he already sleeps. At the foot of the couch, on the tile, by the window. He comes over for a sniff.
He kneads it, turns in a circle and settles in. His warmth comes back to him: the mat warms up under him, with no electricity at all.
He stretches out full length, belly up. His joints stay warm through his long naps. And you get your sweater back.
"The thermoneutral zone of the domestic cat is 86 to 100°F (30 to 38°C). Yet most homes and laboratories where cats live stay around 72°F (22°C)."
You're comfortable at 72°F (22°C). Your cat, not so much. These two researchers list warm bedding and resting spots among the things that help a cat regulate his temperature. That's the warmth he's after when he hugs the heater or curls up on your sweater.
This mat gives it to him right where he already sleeps: a reflective layer that sends his own body heat back to him, cushy padding that insulates him from the cold floor, and plush where all he has to do is drift off. No plug, no batteries.
Source: Stella and Croney, "Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare", The Scientific World Journal (2016). Quote paraphrased from the original study. This study is not about this mat.
No, and that's by design. "Self-warming" here means a reflective layer sends your cat's own body heat back to him, instead of letting it escape into the floor. So the mat warms up when your cat is on it. Empty, it stays at room temperature: that's normal.
Yes, that's the whole point. No plug, no batteries, no cord to chew: nothing to plug in, nothing to keep an eye on. And since the mat doesn't generate heat, your cat stays free to settle in and leave whenever he wants.
An older cat spends long hours sleeping. The mat keeps his joints warm: it insulates him from the cold floor, sends his warmth back to him and gives him soft plush to rest on. It's not a treatment: if your cat has trouble getting around, talk to your vet.
S (24 x 17.7 in / 61 x 45 cm) for one cat. M (30 x 20 in / 76 x 51 cm) so he can stretch out full length. L (35 x 22.8 in / 89 x 58 cm) for a large breed or two cats. Between two sizes, go bigger: cats love having room.
It's machine washable. Hair, stains, little accidents: one spin in the washer and it's good to go. Then let it air dry and your cat gets his spot back fresh and clean.
Yes. 20% off 2 mats, 25% off 3 and 30% off 4 or more, applied automatically in your cart, whatever the size and color. Your cat gets a warm spot everywhere he loves to sleep.
Your order ships within 1 to 2 business days. Delivery then takes 5 to 15 business days with free tracked shipping: order as soon as the cold sets in. Full details in our Shipping Policy.
Set the mat right where he already sleeps: his corner of the couch, the foot of the bed, his patch of tile. There's nothing for him to learn, his spot is still his spot. And if he really won't have it, you're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Email support@mytubbytabby.com and we'll take care of everything.