HIDEOUT
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Hi Everyone,
I am pretty sure that I have seen heating beds for dogs. Our Chloie was shivering yesterday and I had to put her on my lap and under a blanket. I use a heating pad on my chest to warm up and set it on a pillow while I left the room.
Chloie is now laying (partially) on the pad and I turned it down to the low setting. I know that it is not likely, but I am just concerned that she could get burned or overheated.
I know that you are going to say "Why don't you turn on the heater?"  Well, that is another story.....
Thanks,
Dawn
PS: I gave her a Cocker cut Saturday and thus her back is shaved. Next time I will use a different clipper blade that will leave her hair longer for the Winter. 
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HIDEOUT wrote:Chloie is now laying (partially) on the pad and I turned it down to the low setting. I know that it is not likely, but I am just concerned that she could get burned or overheated.
You do have to watch using a conventional heating pad. We don't use them post op because they can cause serious burns, we use hot water bottles, heated water pads or Bair heaters. As long as the animal can move and can get away (like don't use it in a carrier or crate or other enclosed space) it should be OK.
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CatandJim
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I've used the traditional style heating pad for one of my elderly dogs that couldn't seem to stay warm her last winter with us. I set it on low then wrapped it in a towel before putting under Gabby's blanket. She loved that cozy set up so much, I had a hard time getting her up for potty breaks sometimes.
Gosh I miss her, our Gabby girl was a great dog. 
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HIDEOUT
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Hi Dr. Doug and Cat,
Thanks for your replies. At first when I read Dr. Doug's answer, I immediately turned off the heating pad, which is still partially under Chloie. Then I read that as long as she can walk away (which she can), I turned it back on. 
As soon as I can get her little butt off of the pad, I will put my sweater between she and the pad. This is just working out beautifully!  Now, I am the one who is cold without my heating pad!
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Dawn
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CA POPPY
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I bought heated cat beds for our two little dogs several years ago. We only plug them in during what is really cold weather for us here in S Calif but would be a heatwave anywhere else. Funny thing is that the cat hated the beds, but Rosie, who is a single coat chi and near naked on her belly, loves the warmth. Poquita, who has a double coat, doesn't like hers at all. She'll sleep in her bed, but not if it's plugged in. I have seen a ceramic disc that you heat in the microwave and slip into the dog/cat bed and I think there is a foil liner to keep it warm for hours. That might be good and wouldn't use as much power.
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Our kitties love the heating pad and they used to really love our heated water bed. They now have to settle for the electric blanket. Sometimes when it's cold and we're going to be home I leave the electric blanket on during the day for them.
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AZPops
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Dawn,
I purchased one of these Lasko Forced Air Heaters, In lieu of a doggie heating pad (see link) and placed it next to Harlee‘s bed. I am thinking of purchasing another.
It’s compact, light, works very well, so you can take it with you when your in the rig.
The heated air flows through the lower vents. If Harlee gets hot, her Highness moves till I reduce the heat.
Lasko Forced Air Heater
Pops
PS This is a forced air heater, so there isn’t a fan speed setting, for example a low, med, high fan speeds (the heater gives out a constant/continuous air flow).
The dial (on the front of the heater) is a crud, but effective temperature selection/setting.
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juliev
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I've seen heated pads specifically made for dog crates. Check out Drs Foster and Smith or PetEdge.com
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HIDEOUT
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Hi Pops,
I put that heater info in my favorites! We are due for another floor heater as our old one is in our bathroom so Kevin can keep his tootsies warm during his morning shower.
Thanks for the info....
Dawn
Chloie is now sleeping comfortably up on my sofa pillows. She has the heating pad and my sweater under her. I have another sweater and am keeping myself warm on my own power.  As for Moonbeam, she has not been groomed as yet and she has her little pudgy butt to keep herself warm. 
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CatandJim
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OK I just have to ask...Why don't you turn on the heat? There, you knew someone would ask, it may as well be me!
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