Vehs Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Because I've just finished paying off D's very expensive medical condition, I might actually have some money in the next few months and would like to buy the old fella a heated dog bed. Should I get a bed or just a heated mat? Can anyone recommend a size/style that would suit a GSD sized (well, an actual GSD) dog? How do others use their heated dog beds? I was thinking I'd just turn it on an hour or so before bed, like I do with my electric blanket and then turn it on again at 4am? Here is a photo of him taking advantage of my electric blanket last night, and a photo of his usual bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 *bump* someone out there must use one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I got a couple from ebay 3 or 4 years ago, still going strong. Similar have been sold at Aldi's and Sam's warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 how do you use yours Rebanne? hrm, if Aldi have had this year they have probably been too small for the D, but I will keep an eye out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I did see that K9Pro have them on special at the moment http://www.k9pro.com.au/products/Heating-P...Warm-a-Pet.html Can't give a recommendation on this product - or any heat pad really - I've not used one... I doubt that Kuma will ever need one, he lies on the freezing concrete in the middle of winter (damn him and his spitz coat!). But I think that using it like you said - like you'd use your electric blanket - sounds sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 ooh Thanks Kuma, funnily that size seems a bit small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 ooh Thanks Kuma, funnily that size seems a bit small yeah, well... um... maybe I didn't really look at the size, just at the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 how do you use yours Rebanne?hrm, if Aldi have had this year they have probably been too small for the D, but I will keep an eye out They fit a greyhound on them, if they can get the cats off I have one in the loungeroom with a couple of polar fleece blankets on top and one in the laundry with a couple of ordinary blankets on it. Now it's turned cool they are on 24 hrs a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 this is very similar to what I have http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-LARGE-HEATED-DO...=item3cb6ea3b58 the element is only small but there is a definite warm area that is larger then the actual element. I might have to get a couple more cause the animal's all love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 great - so on all day, any risk they will burn themselves sitting on it too long? my siamese used to sit near the bar heater and damn near dehydrate if we didn't move him away from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 There is a padded one you can get from Harris Scarfe - Tail Waggers brand - it has the heat pad inside a foam mat with wooly top and they come in several sizes. We have two and use them for our old old dogs or a dog recovering from surgery / illness and sometimes even for puppies when they are out of the whelp box. Cannot remember the price we have had them for quite a while. I have a vet heat pad which I use in my heat box for newborns & wouldn't use that for an older dog don't think. With the Tail Waggers we usually cover it with dry bed which insulates well too - this gives the dog the option to move off the heat source and still be comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 great - so on all day, any risk they will burn themselves sitting on it too long?my siamese used to sit near the bar heater and damn near dehydrate if we didn't move him away from it One of my cats years ago used to sit on the bar heater and end up with burn stripes he sat so close !!! Dogs not so silly ;) and they cannot get burnt like that off a heatpad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 great - so on all day, any risk they will burn themselves sitting on it too long?my siamese used to sit near the bar heater and damn near dehydrate if we didn't move him away from it no risk of burning themselves. Yep had to move plenty of cats over the years from in front of the fire I did buy another couple for the kitties ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 just rearranged the blankets on one and they are tail waggers brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 PACERS Has them in their shop too. Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Does anyone know if these beds use much power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 We don't need heat pads - our water bed keeps them warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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