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shelschrader · 11-30-2007, 08:06 AM

Last week I hurt my back and have been using a heating pad since. I noticed that Marcus just loves to cuddle with me when I am laying down on it. When I get up he jumps at the opportunity to stretch out and nap on it (low heat of course). Is it safe to let him nap on the heating pad (with supervision and low heat)? Thanks for the help!

scrappysmom · 11-30-2007, 08:53 AM

I dont see why not as long as its on low and you are their to supervise.

littlewhip · 11-30-2007, 09:29 AM

I use a heating pad everyday for an hr, I have to for my bones, I have it on low, but i have never let the furkids on it, So Iam not sure, It does not get very hot on low, i wouldnt think it would hurt if you watched and only use it every so often.mine is the moist heat one that gets wet.

MIZBROWN · 11-30-2007, 09:32 AM

I think its ok to use that with supervision of course. However, they do have non electrical heating pads... the ones you just put in the microwave and they stay warm all night. There's a YT'r that makes/sells them for about $25 or so... Cant think of the name though

And I've heard of walgreens selling them too.

Jeri Cunningham · 11-30-2007, 09:36 AM

A heating pad on low is fine for dogs. Just be careful they cannot chew on the cord. They actually make dog heating pads that are water proof. I used a special welping heating pad for all my new born puppies to make sure they stayed warm.

diggy4 · 11-30-2007, 09:37 AM

I use an electric blanket every night and mine LOVE IT I do make sure its low.

Judy in Waco · 11-30-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

I use an electric blanket every night and mine LOVE IT I do make sure its low.

We have a dual control electric blanket and some nights it's funny to watch Gizmo in bed with us. If I have a night where I don't turn it on for my side, Gizmo will cuddle with my hubby that night to get on the warm side. Some loyalty!

shelschrader · 11-30-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

We have a dual control electric blanket and some nights it's funny to watch Gizmo in bed with us. If I have a night where I don't turn it on for my side, Gizmo will cuddle with my hubby that night to get on the warm side. Some loyalty!

That's too funny.

mybirdys2003 · 11-30-2007, 01:23 PM

I have a kwater proof heating pad on low for Snoodles at night! I put a fleece throw doubled over it and it keeps her warm. I told the vet I was doing that and he was fine with it.
Pat

chachi · 11-30-2007, 01:26 PM

Mine sleep on my electric blanket too. I always have it on low. It is fine as long as you are there to supervise

shelschrader · 11-30-2007, 01:45 PM

Thanks everyone for the great advice. Marcus sure is excited to hear he can continue to use the heating pad!

s13silviagirl · 11-30-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MIZBROWN

I think its ok to use that with supervision of course. However, they do have non electrical heating pads... the ones you just put in the microwave and they stay warm all night. There's a YT'r that makes/sells them for about $25 or so... Cant think of the name though

And I've heard of walgreens selling them too.

hehe that is me.

Mine love the warmth... especially in the winter time!

11-30-2007, 08:06 AM	#1
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	Are heating pads safe? Last week I hurt my back and have been using a heating pad since. I noticed that Marcus just loves to cuddle with me when I am laying down on it. When I get up he jumps at the opportunity to stretch out and nap on it (low heat of course). Is it safe to let him nap on the heating pad (with supervision and low heat)? Thanks for the help! __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

11-30-2007, 08:53 AM	#2
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	I dont see why not as long as its on low and you are their to supervise. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

11-30-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	I use a heating pad everyday for an hr, I have to for my bones, I have it on low, but i have never let the furkids on it, So Iam not sure, It does not get very hot on low, i wouldnt think it would hurt if you watched and only use it every so often.mine is the moist heat one that gets wet. __________________

11-30-2007, 09:32 AM	#4
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	I think its ok to use that with supervision of course. However, they do have non electrical heating pads... the ones you just put in the microwave and they stay warm all night. There's a YT'r that makes/sells them for about $25 or so... Cant think of the name though And I've heard of walgreens selling them too. __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

11-30-2007, 09:36 AM	#5
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	A heating pad on low is fine for dogs. Just be careful they cannot chew on the cord. They actually make dog heating pads that are water proof. I used a special welping heating pad for all my new born puppies to make sure they stayed warm. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

11-30-2007, 09:37 AM	#6
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	I use an electric blanket every night and mine LOVE IT I do make sure its low. __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

11-30-2007, 01:23 PM	#9
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	I have a kwater proof heating pad on low for Snoodles at night! I put a fleece throw doubled over it and it keeps her warm. I told the vet I was doing that and he was fine with it. Pat

11-30-2007, 01:26 PM	#10
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Mine sleep on my electric blanket too. I always have it on low. It is fine as long as you are there to supervise __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-30-2007, 01:45 PM	#11
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	Thanks everyone for the great advice. Marcus sure is excited to hear he can continue to use the heating pad! __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!