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yougetthesmiles · 11-24-2007, 10:18 AM

I had to take the pups to the vet Friday to get the tails and dewclaws done, well I wanted to make sure I kept them warm, so I made them a rice bag. Another YT member told me that they use the rice bag to keep pups warm. So I measured my carrier bottom and whipped up a rice bag to fit my carrier, right before I left I warmed it up in the microwave and it worked so well! The vets office just thought that was the neatest idea!

So if anyone needs a nice bag to fit there carrier, let me know and I can whip one up for you on my machine!

Judy in Waco · 11-24-2007, 10:23 AM

What sort of fabric do you use and what kind of rice? Just curious. Did I hear about one made with feed corn also? I was thinking about making one for a sick puppy I know. Would it be best to have a pillowcase type outer bag you can take off and wash? Could the outer pillowcase be fleece?

Thanks! Sorry to be a pain, but I think this might really help my friend's puppy. It's colder than usual here and she has to take him to the vet a lot.

yougetthesmiles · 11-24-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

What sort of fabric do you use and what kind of rice? Just curious. Did I hear about one made with feed corn also? I was thinking about making one for a sick puppy I know. Would it be best to have a pillowcase type outer bag you can take off and wash? Could the outer pillowcase be fleece?

Thanks! Sorry to be a pain, but I think this might really help my friend's puppy. It's colder than usual here and she has to take him to the vet a lot.

I used a light weigh fleece. I used white rice. What I did was after I put it in my carrier, I covered it with a baby recieving blanket to keep it clean. But you could make a pillow case for it.

daisy mae06 · 11-24-2007, 10:48 AM

I love your Rice Mat Idea Missy

I love Rice bags...
When my shoulder was bad I used one on it.( thanks to TinksMom

)
I just made mine out of a tube sock and Rice and made it look cute by putting a fuzzy sock on it. It worke great.

marcerella02 · 11-24-2007, 11:00 AM

My grandma used to make those (great for cramps... sore muscles.... backaches) and she used a terry cloth.. acutally i think she just went to like the dollar store and bought a cheap towel and used that! good thinking Missy

Can't wait for 1 week pictures!

Yorkiekids · 11-24-2007, 11:02 AM

That's a really nice idea.

Judy in Waco · 11-24-2007, 11:07 AM

Thank you so much for the info!

yorkiekist · 11-24-2007, 11:09 AM

What a great idea!!! Thanks!

char7 · 11-24-2007, 12:10 PM

I've made these before with pantyhose. You can put a sock over it then if you want to. The puppy can snuggle right up to it just like it's with a sibling. It works great!

FL Tink · 11-24-2007, 12:11 PM

I have seen those. What a creative idea!

KristiC · 11-24-2007, 01:29 PM

Missy that is a WONDERFUL IDEA!!! I need one for sure!!! PM me when you get a chance

flutterby · 11-25-2007, 10:21 PM

I know Lisa (s13silviagirl) makes and sells these! Maybe you guys could PM her and ask her to make you a special size?

girdygirl · 11-28-2007, 05:05 PM

dumb question... do you heat it in the micro? How does it stay warm?

yougetthesmiles · 11-28-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by girdygirl

dumb question... do you heat it in the micro? How does it stay warm?

what I did was, I put it in for 20 sec at a time. Keep kneading it and turning it. Heat it till you think it's warm enough. It last for a couple hours.

For My Coby · 11-28-2007, 09:18 PM

I have the kind filled with field corn. There is a slight odor when they are heated. The maker did put cinammon sticks in which helped for a while. The odor isn't horrible and I still use them for aches or chills. I even use them at work in the winter when they keep the thermostat too low for me. Just place it in my lap to warm my hands on. But I'd love something with no odor. I'm curious, does the rice have an odor?

11-24-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	This works great! I had to take the pups to the vet Friday to get the tails and dewclaws done, well I wanted to make sure I kept them warm, so I made them a rice bag. Another YT member told me that they use the rice bag to keep pups warm. So I measured my carrier bottom and whipped up a rice bag to fit my carrier, right before I left I warmed it up in the microwave and it worked so well! The vets office just thought that was the neatest idea! So if anyone needs a nice bag to fit there carrier, let me know and I can whip one up for you on my machine! __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

11-24-2007, 10:23 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,958	What sort of fabric do you use and what kind of rice? Just curious. Did I hear about one made with feed corn also? I was thinking about making one for a sick puppy I know. Would it be best to have a pillowcase type outer bag you can take off and wash? Could the outer pillowcase be fleece? Thanks! Sorry to be a pain, but I think this might really help my friend's puppy. It's colder than usual here and she has to take him to the vet a lot. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

11-24-2007, 10:48 AM	#4
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,496	I love your Rice Mat Idea Missy I love Rice bags... When my shoulder was bad I used one on it.( thanks to TinksMom ) I just made mine out of a tube sock and Rice and made it look cute by putting a fuzzy sock on it. It worke great. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

11-24-2007, 11:00 AM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 8,338	My grandma used to make those (great for cramps... sore muscles.... backaches) and she used a terry cloth.. acutally i think she just went to like the dollar store and bought a cheap towel and used that! good thinking Missy Can't wait for 1 week pictures! __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

11-24-2007, 11:02 AM	#6
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	That's a really nice idea. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

11-24-2007, 11:07 AM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,958	Thank you so much for the info! __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

11-24-2007, 11:09 AM	#8
yorkiekist YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,083	What a great idea!!! Thanks!

11-24-2007, 12:10 PM	#9
char7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 724	I've made these before with pantyhose. You can put a sock over it then if you want to. The puppy can snuggle right up to it just like it's with a sibling. It works great!

11-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#10
FL Tink BELLA~YORKALICIOUS Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,448	I have seen those. What a creative idea! __________________ Lisa & Smella Bella www.Myspace.com/Tampatinker My dog, she looks at me sometimes with that look, and I think maybe deep down inside she must know exactly how I feel. But then maybe she just wants the food off my plate.

11-24-2007, 01:29 PM	#11
KristiC Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 657	Missy that is a WONDERFUL IDEA!!! I need one for sure!!! PM me when you get a chance

11-25-2007, 10:21 PM	#12
flutterby YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402	I know Lisa (s13silviagirl) makes and sells these! Maybe you guys could PM her and ask her to make you a special size? __________________ Kenya - Mommy to Brooklynn , Bailey , Bella (biewer), and Peyton

11-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#13
girdygirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 742	dumb question... do you heat it in the micro? How does it stay warm? __________________ PHYLLIS AND GIRDY love those 'S

11-28-2007, 09:18 PM	#15
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,143	I have the kind filled with field corn. There is a slight odor when they are heated. The maker did put cinammon sticks in which helped for a while. The odor isn't horrible and I still use them for aches or chills. I even use them at work in the winter when they keep the thermostat too low for me. Just place it in my lap to warm my hands on. But I'd love something with no odor. I'm curious, does the rice have an odor? __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08