Pet Heated Shelters · Head-to-head

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993) vs K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)

The short answer

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993) comes out ahead overall with 7.2/10 against 7.0/10 for the K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in). K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993) is stronger on heat performance and weather & predator protection.

Scores by criterion

CriterionK&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993)K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)
Heat Performance 7.0The 20 W pad heats half the floor, and some owners say it barely warms or fails early. Insulated walls and roof help. 6.6Same 20 W pad warming more air, with the same owner reports of weak pads.
Weather & Predator Protection 6.0Two exits with flaps, but it is water-resistant only, the floor is not raised, and it needs a roof over it. 5.5Two exits, but not waterproof, and it needs staking against wind.
Electrical Safety 8.0MET Safety Listed with a no-extension-cord instruction and no recall found. Cord chew resistance not confirmed. 8.0MET Safety Listed. Chew resistance not confirmed.
Durability & Ease of Use 7.5Tool-free build, replacement roofs sold, 1-year warranty, and K&H customer care replaces failed pads. 7.5Tool-free, proven K&H fabric construction.
Health & Materials 7.5Polyester and foam with no odor complaints found. At most 0.48 kWh/day. 7.5Polyester and foam. At most 0.48 kWh/day.
Value 7.5$85 sold by Amazon (about $71 at Walmart). 7.6$82.80 for the most floor space among the K&H houses.

Specifications

SpecK&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993)K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)
Designed For Cats (1–2) / small dogs Multiple cats / small dogs or puppies
Heater Type Pressure-activated low-wattage heated floor pad (Lectro-Soft) Low-wattage heated floor pad (Lectro-Soft)
Heater Wattage 20 W 20 W
Max Daily Energy Use (heater running continuously) 0.48 kWh 0.48 kWh
Heater Safety Listing MET Safety Listed MET Safety Listed
Exterior Dimensions (L x W x H) 19 x 22 x 17 26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5
Number of Doors/Exits 2 doors 2 doors
Raised Floor No No
Waterproof (per maker/reviewers) No No
Shell Material Heavy-denier polyester Heavy-denier polyester
Insulation Insulated walls/roof (foam-lined fabric) Insulated fabric walls/roof

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993)

Pros

  • 20 W MET Safety Listed heated bed
  • Insulated walls and roof
  • Two exits
  • Tool-free Velcro assembly
  • Replacement roofs available

Cons

  • Water-resistant, not waterproof
  • Pad covers only half the floor
  • Some owners report a weak or failed pad
  • No predator protection beyond door flaps

The best all-around heated cat house for one or two cats under a porch, carport or barn roof. The pad heats only when a cat lies on it, so check it under load. Don't use an extension cord with it.

Full K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House (19 x 22 x 17 in, Olive/Black; item 3993) review →

K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in)

Pros

  • Room for two or more cats
  • Same MET-listed 20 W pad
  • Two exits
  • Insulated fabric walls and roof

Cons

  • Catches more wind
  • Must be staked or set against a wall
  • Needs protection from rain and snow
  • Mixed owner reports on the pad

Pick this when one cat house isn't enough. Put it against a wall under cover and weight or stake it.

Full K&H Pet Products Outdoor Heated Kitty House Extra-Wide (26.5 x 21.5 x 15.5 in) review →

Both products are part of our guide The Best Pet Heated Shelters of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.