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My 14 year old deeply arthritic black cat was so thrilled to climb into this bed, & had apparently formed a deep love for the ambient heat since he wouldn't leave the bed for anything other than mealtimes. See attached photo for his initial reaction. Until he received a very nasty electrical shock on New Year's Day. I'm returning the bed (after thoroughly washing it) as defective, & am writing this review at the urging of our vet, who's treating my cat for 2 serious contact burns & shock. He's not obese by any stretch, but he is a long boy that weighs in at 15 pounds. I thoroughly inspected the heating pad, & don't see any noticeable signs of defect, but I'm not taking any chances. Signs of electrical shock- unexplained urination &/or defecation; two distinctive electrical burns; listlessness; signs of pain or distress; increased drooling; irritation at the site of contact; coughing; breathing difficulties; seizures; collapse or unconsciousness. If your pet is heavier than 12 pounds, I'd strongly advise against buying a heated bed like this. Better yet? Talk to your vet first, & get suggestions from them on products they'd recommend. I thought I'd done a fine & thorough job of researching for an appropriate bed for our sweet old boy... Apparently not. Again I'd like to say, that even though I couldn't find any obvious signs of defect in the heating pad, I can't rule it out, either. Please take this review in the spirit it's intended: approach heated pet beds with caution. If you have any concerns, especially if your pet is on the heavy side, talk to your vet first. Please. The last thing any critter lover wants is a suffering or dead furry friend, along with a steep vet bill like we just had to pay. Edited To Add on February 7th: There were actually 3 burns on our sweet old boy's belly, & they're still not completely healed. Our vet's very concerned there's been nerve damage as well, as my cat's head & neck have been constantly twitching since a few days after the near-electrocution. He's also been having violent sneezing fits, even though he's never had allergies nor does he have a cold. This bed has cost us hundreds of dollars that are now edging into the thousands. PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS BED.