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Update: When I first bought this in May of 2008 (see original review below), we ended up donating it to the local shelter because my dog didn't use it. Now that we have added a second dog, we figured maybe the new dog would like to have it. We liked the quality of the pad the first time, so without hesitation we bought the item again. What a DISAPPOINTMENT!! The quality has gone way down!!! The best feature of the pad (the wrapped cord) that used to be completely covered by a flat wire (like a ribbon), now has a wire that looks like one of those spiral notebook wires, very flimsy - NOT CHEW PROOF ANYMORE! Also, the heat setting is way higher, so it can get quite hot. I'm lowering my rating from 4 to 1.5 stars, had no idea how much the product changed! It still works, but between the changes in the cord and heat setting, I'm not sure if it is safe, and would definitely not recommend to anyone! --- Original review from 2008 The best thing about this heater is that it is well made, good craftsmanship. It is made of stiff plastic, and it has a wire that protects the cord against being chewed. My dog lives indoors, but seemed to always be cold during the winter, so I bought this heater to put under his dog bed to warm it up. It didn't work that way, the heat was too low to warm up through the foam of the dog bed. To give you an idea of the temperature, it was similar to the lowest setting of a car seat-warmer. It was nice, but for some reason my dog just wouldn't lay on it, so I ended up donating it to the local animal shelter. PROS: Good quality, sturdy materials, wrapped cord CONS: My dog didn't like it :(