Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
For one animal the simplest most efficient way is to have 2 t-stats and 2 heat pads or 2 heat pads and one t-stat capable of controlling temps independently on each side.
I use a dual zone system with a single (dual zone) thermostat to control each side independently to compensate for room temperatures. I also have a CHE on a thermostat. This works very well through the winter here in this 140 y/o house in NW Ohio.