Many pets really benefit from having a heated bed. From pets who are just getting older and have aching joints, to pets with thin hair and even small pets who due to their small surface area, lose body heat very quickly. They all would benefit from some added warmth at night. A very valid concern from some pet owners is the safety of their pet when it comes to heated beds. With many horror stories surrounding electric blankets for people, it’s a very understandable worry. Thermal beds, like the Scruffs Thermal Box Bed, are perfectly safe because there is no heater or electric element to the bed. There are no wires to chew or dials to turn up too high. Self-heating beds are made of reflective materials which reflect your pet’s body heat back at them. In the Scruffs Thermal Box Bed, it contains a high-density foam layer, backed with reflective foil. This layer is places between quilted polyester fibres and the beds main fill. Your pet is creating the heat themselves and the bed just prohibits them from losing it. Filled with 100% recycled green-fibre fill, they are machine washable at 30 degrees and have a non-slip base for safety.