With winter fast approaching, your feline floor squatter deserves a place to warm her toes. K& H Manufacturing offers several reasonably priced varieties of heated cat beds, mats and bed warmers. For cats that have a hard time with jumping or just simple movement either from arthritis, past trauma or other health issues, you can take comfort in the fact that they can remain low to the ground and still keep warm.

For one of my cats whose movement is hampered by past abuse, the Thermo Kitty Mat offers her the comfort she needs for her tired bones, and a way to get off the wooden floor onto a softer padded surface. The Thermo kitty mat placed on top of a lounge cushion quickly became her coveted sleeping spot as the weather begins to turn colder. She regularly climbs onto the cushion and rests upon the soft faux lambskin covered mat.

With a dual thermostat and a removable heater, the Thermo Mat provides the perfect place for her.

The plug tucks conveniently out of the way removing the temptation that dangling electrical cords sometimes present to curious kitties. Unlike some heated cat beds, the Thermo Kitty Mat draws a low enough current (only 4 watts) to allow the plug to stay cool to the touch, even after being plugged in for weeks at a time.

The Thermo Kitty Mat is a 12.5� x 25� flat mat covered by faux lambskin cover. The cover is removable and machine washable. The mat is designed to not draw heat until a heat source touches it. So when she moves off the pad, the pad will slowly cool down until she returns.

Although recommended for indoor use only, K & H Manufacturing also offers heated outdoor beds for cats and dogs, thermal pads that fit inside kennels, carriers and Igloo dog houses.

My indoor cat is so grateful for this new warm spot that I will soon be purchasing two outdoor kitty beds, for my two barn cats who don�t wish to become house cats but instead spend the majority of time in the barn or on the back porch.

You can purchase these mats through several online retailers: Pet Smart, Drs. Foster & Smith or Pet Street Mall.