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11-30-2007, 08:06 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC
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| 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!
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11-30-2007, 08:53 AM | #2 |
Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia
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| I dont see why not as long as its on low and you are their to supervise.
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11-30-2007, 09:29 AM | #3 |
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| 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.
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11-30-2007, 09:32 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California
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| 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.
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11-30-2007, 09:36 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | 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.
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11-30-2007, 09:46 AM | #7 |
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| 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!
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11-30-2007, 09:49 AM | #8 |
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| That's too funny.
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11-30-2007, 01:23 PM | #9 |
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| 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 |
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| Mine sleep on my electric blanket too. I always have it on low. It is fine as long as you are there to supervise
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11-30-2007, 01:45 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC
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| Thanks everyone for the great advice. Marcus sure is excited to hear he can continue to use the heating pad!
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11-30-2007, 07:57 PM | #12 | |
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| Quote:
Mine love the warmth... especially in the winter time!
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