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Worried! Too cold?! I haven't been here in a long time, but need some advice and am hoping someone will help :) I am worried it's too cold inside for my little yorkie/chi mix baby (Pixel) today! I haven't had the heat on in days and when I left the house it was 72 degrees, BUT I had no idea it wouldn't warm up and the temperature outside is now only 54. I would normally leave the heat on for him! He is inside and has 2 blankets in his little bed and 1 on the floor (in his big pen where he stays when I'm gone). It's on a tile floor, which seems colder. Will he be okay until I get home after work? I'm so worried about him being too cold!! He is only 5.5 pounds. I would run home during lunch, but live 40 minutes from work! Help! Thanks!:) |
Move up to Chicago! He should be fine. In the winter, we are at 70 during the day, and 66 at night and have never had a problem. You can always keep your thermastat set at a desired temp while you are gone. |
Thanks shodanusmc!! Hahaha I don't know about Pixel, but this Florida girl would DIE in Chicago ;) I normally would set the thermostat to where I want, but it's been so nice lately I've just had the whole thing off. I had no idea it was going to be so cold today!! I'm glad to know you think he'll be fine - I have been SO WORRIED!!! That little rascal is so spoiled and loved!! :) |
Have you thought about possibly putting a sweater on her while you are gone? That might help keep her warm. |
Sweaters. My babies wear them all the time in the winter months. |
2 Attachment(s) At night & when I'm gone, my heat is down at 58. I put a sweater on ZoE every morning before I leave. This is a photo of her today. I knit her 'stay at home sweaters' deliberately so they are a little tighter & don't have legs because I noticed that sometimes when she'd wear a sweatshirt/hoodie, she would get her paw caught up in the armhole area. That could be dangerous if that happen while I was gone & she tried to jump and landed wrong. This way, her core is kept a lil bit warmer. She also has a den that she snuggles in that blocks any drafts. Before I had this I would leave her crate out with a blanket thrown over it that covered the top & 3 sides. Maybe you could try that. |
I never turn on the heat untill it gets down to 40 degrees |
Oh, your dog will be fine. He will coil up and nest if he get cool but in an insulated house your dog won't suffer any ill effects from outside temps that warm. |
I wont be coverting my home to heat until at least November. I hate a hot house. I love my central AC. Right now it's 65 degrees in my home and my dogs are fine. I have one yorkie who weighs abou 6 1/2 lbs. The rest are a little bigger but they all have one thing in common, they hate the heat. |
I hate a hot house as well. I dress warmly and put a sweater on Tibbe before I will turn on the central heat the first time. It has to be forecast to go down to at least 43 at night before I will turn it on the first time. |
Thanks everyone!! I feel soooo much better that he will survive the day! :D I don't normally put a sweater or jacket on him unless I am home with him, because he has often had issues where his leg got stuck or it got twisted around, etc. and I worry leaving him in one. That's why I USUALLY leave the heat on for him. I was just totally unaware it would be this cold today!! Thanks for all the tips and for letting me know he should be fine. WHEW!! I knew good ole' Yorkie Talk would help me out!! Thanks everyone!! |
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Those are cute pix!!! I didn't see ones of Pixel - did I miss those? |
1 Attachment(s) yorkietalkjilly - I didn't post any of Pixel. I just have the ones in my profile album from a couple of years ago. Here's a newer one though :) Attachment 355197 |
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Awww thanks so much!!!! Being a "mutt" (yorkie/chi mix) I was so glad when I originally came here, that he was welcome! He is my sweet little baby boy! He is the greeter at the dog park of anyone knew coming in and he loves to play and snuggle. That's why I was so worried about him today - I think *I* need him way more than he needs me!! ;) |
Wow! I had heard we had a cold front:eek: coming, didn't know it was so close! We have all tile floors here too and I put the crates up on bathmats/throw rugs (I had some old cotton faded ones and they work great) Also keeps them from skidding and quieter when they run in and out! There was a great post last year about making little sweaters out of bright colored socks, So cute! |
Oooh thanks ritapatt!! What a great idea with the bath mats!! I leave him with a blanket on the floor and 2 in his bed, but the blanket doesn't cover much ground. I will definitely add some mats! Thanks again! :) |
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How cute! We are going to get a sweater for our new baby too. Right now we are just keeping the heat set at 65, but it has only kicked on a few times at night. When it gets down into the 20's and the teens up her in PA, I'm sure it will be chilly nilly. My husband had to work out in 8 degree weather one night right after we moved to PA. When it gets this cold, I think I'll put me and Katie Scarlett (and the hubby if he's home) in one room and use the electric heater and stay in the room. We have propane that fuels are furnace in our home. When it's really cold, it's just easier to use the plug in electric heater and stay in one place. I need to get pajamas too! |
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e I guess these things depend on your dogs coat and it's tolerance for cold. My little girl has no under coat and gets cold very easily. Our floors get cold very easily and of course she is very close to the floor. I don't feel comfortable leaving leaving clothing on her when I am not home. I'm afraid she will try to take off her clothing and get caught in it. I have pet steps and she sleeps on the bed. She always wants to sit on my lap to warm up. Keeping her off the cold floor is important to me. She likes to climb under her blanket, too. |
What adorable babies you have! I know here in North Central Florida it got pretty cool last night...the thermostat inside says 71 degrees right now. Tuffy is still in his jammies but Bella took her nightie off (maybe she got too warm? I dunno) Maybe they'd like a new bed? ;) :D |
Yeah, Pixel has no undercoat either, so he tends to get cold easily. Luckily though, all was okay when I got home yesterday. He greeted me as he always does, but was a little shivery :D I have never put pajamas on him, but he sleeps in the bed with me and always cuddles up and I wrap my arms around him. He doesn't seem to get cold in bed with me. normarae63 - Were you "talking" to me?? I only have one (Pixel), so just making sure. If you saw my profile pics that is my big girl who passed away a couple of years ago. :( I am guessing you have beds for sale lol Where can I find them?? Pixel probably could use a new one :) |
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Pixel is precious!!! I agree, he will be fine. We don't turn on our heat for anything, lol. Between all of our allergies, it just making breathing miserable and I think our animals like it cooler better because they can snuggle up in their beds or blankets. I take cold over hot any day!! no worries, you're such a good mommy for thinking of your little man :) |
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Aw, don't be sorry normarae! I have her pic on my profile too, so it makes sense you thought that!! She lived a long and happy life with me, so I can look back on the memories now and smile :) Thanks heartmyyorkie!! I just love him to pieces and couldn't stand the thought of him freezing while I'm away at work in the nice, warm heat! LOL |
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