valleygirl Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi I have just received my first vet bed after reading some of your posts as to how good they were. Last and this was my first litter I used towels old flannel sheets and a few trees worth of newspaper. Do you put anything on top of the bed as it looks quite thick and I wondered if the puppies when first born would have trouble with all the fluff. //////////also do you wash before use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Definitely wash before use and, no, I just put it straight down over newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Definitely wash, I had some towels then paper underneath but mainly because I have Whippets and they don't do anything but very squishy and comfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonwoman Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi I have just received my first vet bed after reading some of your posts as to how good they were. Last and this was my first litter I used towels old flannel sheets and a few trees worth of newspaper. Do you put anything on top of the bed as it looks quite thick and I wondered if the puppies when first born would have trouble with all the fluff. //////////also do you wash before use. Wash it many times before use...................even then it can still shed fluff, as is happening here right now..................for first ten days or so I put old white sheets over it to avoid puppies inhaling fluff, plus I can see any discharges..................after that sheet gets wet when puppies start urinating for themselves so sheet gets cold and stops vet bed from doing its job..............that's when I ditch the sheets......might add that fluff is PITA getting caught on edges of Velcro ID collars I'm using..........had to get a pin to clean one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thankyou Lots of washing just hope the sun shines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Wash before use yes. I never had a fluff problem though. As for hoping there is lots of sun - 1 of the great things with vetbed is how quickly it dries. Even with my winter litter I was not having a problem getting it dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 If you dry it in a dryer it seems to help get rid of the fluff quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I wash mine and throw it in the dryer and don't have any fluff issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteba Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I wash mine and throw it in the dryer and don't have any fluff issues I do the same never had any problems at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I washed mine and put it in the dryer so that reduced any fluff issues. I did find that the green backed stuff was quite hard and yes it does soften in time, but it takes quite a few washes and due to the size I found it a bit painful to wash/dry. The rubber backed was much easier to get into the washer dryer as it was far more pliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 I have the green backed and it only just fitted into the washing machine as its the large size 1 x 1.5mt. Washed it 3 times and dried out in the sun. It wont fit in my drier. Hoping to have in use this time next week. fingers crossed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yes mine is 1 metre by just a bit over a metre and it was a pain as the back was so stiff. I have washed it many times now and while it has softened it is still very stiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Vet bed in use, very very happy with it. Another question, how early do you put the Velcro collars on your pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I've used the velcro collars before from birth as I needed it for ID. I found that with my breed they rubbed a little too much on the shoulders so I switched to rick-rack for these last litters until they were 3 weeks old at which time they went on to little Rogz puppy collars in the same colours as the rick-rack (or as similar as I could get). Worked fabulously and will do the same again next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Velcro collars rubbed some of my pups shoulders previously. Strangely enough only the particolours, not the dark brindles. I will use something else next time. They were good once the pups were about 4 weeks old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If you have small puppies or puppies with little necks cut the velcro collars so they are narrow, Also don't wrap them round and around and around as it ends up like a neck brace. I use them from newborn - Great Danes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 I used them last time from about 3 weeks as that was when I finally found out where to get them, and had no issues. The pups are all well over 1kg now at one week so not little but all very similar so I would like to take notice of whos who to determine temperament etc. Just was a little unsure if they were too young. If you happily use them on dane puppies from birth I imagine it should be ok. thankyou again everyone for sharing. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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