My elderly cat loves sitting on the computers, I think because they’re warm. She’s very obedient and leaves when asked but I’m wondering if anyone has had similar issues and found something appropriate and warm for them to snooze on?

  • Lauchs@lemmy.worldOP
    30·
    2 months ago

    Betty grudgingly sleeping on the pillow instead of the computer.

    Thanks folks, these were great suggestions! I will be getting her a heat pad shortly!

  • Shadow@lemmy.ca
    16·
    2 months ago

    You can buy little usb powered heating pads, just stick it under a pillow or blanket that she’d like. They also sell cat beds with them built in.

    • Lauchs@lemmy.worldOP
      5·
      2 months ago

      Oh that makes sense! I was a little worried it might be too hot but I imagine one at a pet store would have the temp taken care of etc.

      Thanks!

    • Lauchs@lemmy.worldOP
      3·
      2 months ago

      Ha, totally fair. I really hate SQL server’s dark mode options though and as I work through a few frustrating networks, I like just being plugged directly in, without screwing around with a better IDE.

      But I’m an uncouth savage who uses f.lux as the day wears on.

    • Lauchs@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      2 months ago

      Sounds like a great plan, hadn’t even considered they might have something like that! Thanks!

  • celeste@kbin.earth
    6·
    2 months ago

    Just be a little careful if she starts to have mobility issues, with heated stuff. So long as she can get up and leave when it’s too warm, heated stuff is great for them.

    • Lauchs@lemmy.worldOP
      6·
      2 months ago

      Ohhhh good point, thanks! She’s still fairly mobile (though not as agile a jumper as she once was, which she gets angry about, loudly) but that’s a great thing to remember!

    • IntangibleSloth@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      My cats love these. We’ve got a really fluffy round heated bed, but I found that mine like the rectangular mat/pad more on the couch. Might be placement and proximity to us though.

    • Lightfire228@pawb.social
      2·
      2 months ago

      My cats love these as well

      They are self regulating, meaning they keep a low heat when nothing is on them, but they heat up when they detect something is on them

      Very well worth

      • Zachariah@lemmy.world
        2·
        2 months ago

        I think they’re even low-tech than that. The warmth is just low, but it builds up when their body blocks it from dissipating.

        • Lightfire228@pawb.social
          3·
          2 months ago

          Edit: oh, you’re right

          Our beds and pads are NOT pressure sensitive. All K&H heated beds and pads feature dual thermostats and are designed to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature when he/she lies on the pad. This is a function of the insulation provided by a pet’s body, not the weight of the pet.

          That’s actually some clever engineering and design. I have always wondered how it knew when a pet was on it (it doesn’t)

          Thermostatically controlled to warm to your pet’s normal body temperature only when your pet is in the bed

          https://khpet.com/collections/cat-products/products/thermo-kitty-mat