woodys Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) hi i am wondering now the nights are getting colder do i need a heating pad for my girl she is due to have her pups next week.she be having the pups inside in the spare bedroom.with to morning sun coming in there Edited March 31, 2011 by woodys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I would have some type of heating for the pups, maybe a heating pad would be suitable, or an overhead heat lamp directed into one corner of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 You are more likely to need one 1. If the breed has a thin coat 2. If the room isn't well heated 3. If the nights are cold. I have Labbies. The dam generally hates heating in the whelping box, and except in quite cold weather, manages pretty well with no heating. I generally stick a heat lamp up in the center of the box, so the dam can go to the edge and avoid it, and the pups can seek heat in the middle if they get cold. Best to have something available. But watch what's going on, and make sure the dam is comfortable as well as the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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