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From: Bama
Date: 10-25-2005, 05:57 PM (1 of 9)
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Hubby suggested we get an electric blanket for our 13yo 50+ pound dog to sleep on. She sleeps in the garage in the winter time, but prefers the front porch when it's warmer. I need something I can move from the garage to the porch when I leave for work on cold days. I thought surely there must be a heating mat made especially for dogs out there somewhere. Anyone have something like that? Know where I can find one? Are they safe? Our old girl needs something warm for her arthritis this winter.  Thanks! |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 10-25-2005, 06:17 PM (2 of 9)
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Here's one that petco advertises as safe for indoors or out. You could put a blanket on it to make it a little more snuggly. pet bed (http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=3581&sku=603961&redirectURL=%2fShop%2fSearchResults.aspx%3fNav%3d1 %26N%3d0%26Ntt%3dheated&Nav=1&N=0&Ntt=heated) photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: Skye
Date: 10-25-2005, 06:26 PM (3 of 9)
| Somewhere in my internet travels I have seen a heating pad that you heat in the microwave - slip a cover on it and it supposedly retained heat for several hours. I have had a look and cant find the site again sorry |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Bama
Date: 10-25-2005, 07:54 PM (4 of 9)
Thank you both.  The kennel pad is exactly what I'm looking for. I can make her a snuggly cover for it.They also have the microwavable heating disks. Those might be good for our cats. My furbabies thank you. 
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User: Bama
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From: bridesmom
Date: 10-29-2005, 08:24 AM (5 of 9)
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Obviously your big furbabie doesn't chew anything as an electric blanket would have been disasterous with my huskies, they'd eat anything.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 10-29-2005, 08:52 AM (6 of 9)
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My dog would chew on it now too, but maybe when she's a senior she'll be too tired to chew! (Mine is a two year old yellow lab) photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-29-2005, 08:13 PM (7 of 9)
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Interesting idea. I can only offer my experience from my old workplace: A rehab center. The Physical and Occupational Therapists had a policy of never using heat therapy on any person who either A) had diminished heat/cold sensation (they did testing on each patient before they used it), or B) had diminished ability to either (re)move the heating pad independently or communicate the need to do so independently. So, translating that to doggy terms, if there's any reason to suspect neurological injury or if she is so achey that s/he can't get up easily to get away from it, then it'd be a good idea to pass on the heat therapy.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: Bama
Date: 10-30-2005, 01:30 PM (8 of 9)
Thanks for the advice.  I had worried about that but according to what I've read about the kennel mats, they only reach a temp of 102 degrees F. They also have a temp control for sale that turns it down even lower. I did read that heating pads or blankets made for humans are much too warm for dogs and can cause their fur to fall out. I don't think we'll use the mat all the time. Just when it's pretty cold here. Some nights she refuses to come into the garage and I can't stand the thought of her shivering on the porch.  Our old dog can still get up and around, she's just alot slower now.  She gave up on chewing on things years ago. I'll just have to keep an eye on our rat terrier. She stays inside most of the time. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-30-2005, 07:57 PM (9 of 9)
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I never knew about doggie warmth mats until I read this thread. I can see why someone thought of it. My first thought was to put a spare mini-fridge near her favorite resting place so she could snuggle close to it, since they put out some heat on the side. The warmth mat does sound better!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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