K&H Pet Products Lectro-Kennel Outdoor Heated Dog Pad, Large (28.5 x 22.5 in), 80W

An outdoor heated dog pad arrives as one heated bed plus one removable fleece cover, and it is built on a rigid ABS plastic shell that measures 28.5 x 22.5 inches in the large size. The manufacturer lists dog houses, kennels, garages, barns and patios among the places it can go, indoors or out. Because the pad does not flex, its footprint has to be measured against the floor space before it is installed.

What comes in the box

The pack holds the heated bed itself and a fleece cover that lifts off for cleaning. The black rectangle measures 28.5 x 22.5 inches on its face and 1 inch in height, and the whole unit weighs 3.31 kg (7.3 lb).

The ABS plastic shell is rigid, so the bed keeps its rectangular shape rather than settling into a soft mound. A 5.5-foot steel-wrapped cord runs from the pad to the outlet.

Setting up and running the pad

The pad runs on 110/120 volt electrical current only and can be used indoors or outdoors. Internal thermostats bring it up to a dog's natural body temperature and switch the heat on and off as needed. The manufacturer notes that heated products reach their maximum temperature while a pet is on them, and points to its how-to-test image or video for checking the pad.

Place the pad on any flat, stable surface. For added protection, holes can be drilled through the outer lip and the pad screwed down to the floor or wall.

Build, cover and cord

• The exterior is rigid ABS plastic, with a water-resistant build that suits it to outdoor spots such as a dog house or patio.
• A removable fleece cover comes with the pad, so the surface next to the dog can be taken off.
• The cord measures 5.5 feet and is wrapped in steel.
• The manufacturer describes the pad as chew resistant.
• MET Labs tested and certified the pad, and the manufacturer states that it exceeds USA/CA electrical safety standards.

Questions buyers ask about the heated pad

What size is the large pad?

The large pad measures 28.5 x 22.5 inches, which is 58.4 x 73.7 cm, with a height of 2.5 cm (1 in). It weighs 3.31 kg (7.3 lb).

Can the pad be used indoors as well as outdoors?

Yes, the pad is listed for both indoor and outdoor use on 110/120 volt current.

Does anything come with the heated bed?

One heated bed and one cover are included, and the cover is removable.

How long is the power cord?

The cord is 5.5 feet long and steel-wrapped.

Does this pad suit your setup?

The pad is rigid, so measure the floor of the dog house, kennel or other spot first and check that a 28.5 x 22.5 inch rectangle will sit there flat. It needs a flat, stable surface and a 110/120 volt outlet within reach of the 5.5-foot cord.

If the pad will sit where a dog could work at the edges, the outer lip can be drilled and the pad screwed to the floor or wall. The pad is not flexible, so a surface that curves or dips will not take it as it is.