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03-16-2008, 04:41 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri
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| cold little boy I have a yorkie/silky mix and only weighs one pound and he is having a hard time staying way by himself. I want to know if there is a way that I can keep him warm in his crate all night without using a heat pad, I am worried about him chewing on the cord. I was wondering if the rice bags would stay warm all night. Does anyone else have any ideas? |
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03-16-2008, 04:50 PM | #2 |
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| I know that the rice bags won't stay warm all night. I used a heating pad under the crate and it seemed to work good for Myah. She was only a pound when I brought her home a month ago. I also cut a old sock and made a little sweater for her to wear at night or when we went outside. If you make a cut before the heel part of the sock and then cut a area out for the legs, it works out great. I also have a stuffed dog that I put in her crate that she snuggles up with. |
03-16-2008, 04:52 PM | #3 | |
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03-16-2008, 04:55 PM | #4 |
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| Would it help to cover him with a nice soft blanet, as well? Mine still like to be covered up. |
03-16-2008, 04:59 PM | #5 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| oh what about pj's? Layla wears flannel pj's int he winter because it is so cold here. |
03-16-2008, 05:06 PM | #6 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| What about making a rice sock? Mine do stay Warm for a Pretty long time. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rice-Sock Also have you had him Checked out at the vets? Last edited by daisy mae06; 03-16-2008 at 05:07 PM. |
03-16-2008, 05:11 PM | #7 |
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| I just saw a product at PetSmart that lays under your dog's kennel mat and reflects their body heat back towards them. Maybe that would work? Also, when Boog was small I cut the end of the sleeve off of some old sweatshirts, cut 2 holes for his front legs and an opening for under his belly...they made nice little turtle neck sweatshirts for him. Are you sure it's not blood sugar or a health issue? |
03-16-2008, 05:25 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri
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| I went today after I took him to the animal hospital and bought a little jumper, sweater, reflective heat mat for under his bed, and a heat pad, I want to cover all angles and try different things until I find something that works. When I get to bring him home I don't want him to be chilled ever again. He has pnemonia, and I want to help him stay warm when he comes home. I know that the floor is cold under his cage so I am trying to prevent it from reaching him. |
03-16-2008, 05:27 PM | #9 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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can the heating blanket go under his crate and radiate up? | |
03-16-2008, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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| Jammies might be a good idea....or next to you under the covers
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03-16-2008, 05:42 PM | #11 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| hahah love that last idea |
03-16-2008, 05:50 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri
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| My husband say NO, DOGS IN BED!!!!! |
03-16-2008, 05:51 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri
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| I looked on the site and didn't see anything like what you are talking about, please try and remember what you seen.?? |
03-16-2008, 05:53 PM | #14 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
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| What Yorkies are Dogs Not...... they are our Babies Let your Hubby Sleep on the Cold floor of the cage ....JK |
03-16-2008, 05:54 PM | #15 |
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