Ozstar Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 after being out with friends last nite & also asking there thoughts on heat pad versus heat lamp, the consensus was heat pad as a few have said they cooked a couple with the lamps & they found heat pad to be a better fit for them. I still like the idea of a heat lamp & haven't ruled it out yet, but also have heat pads on hand incase all hell breaks loose with the lamp A heat pad may be fine in summer but not in winter as the air around the pups is cold. I have used heat pads, heated box and heat lamp and much prefer the heat lamp. My OH made an ajustable stand so that I can lower or raise the lamp, I place the lamp over one corner of the box that way mum and babies can move away if to hot. after spending the weekend arguing ova building the box not building & then finally building it, we decided to take our girl into get an ultrasound just to put our minds at ease & the Vet seen nothing We had a sneaking suspicion that she maybe having a phantom as she had one on her previous season & we didn't even mate her but were hoping like hell it wasn't & now our suspicions have been confirmed Oh well theres always next time, least we have a nicely built whelping box for wen we do eventually have puppies. Sorry your girl is empty. Wishing you all the best on her next season. Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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