Heated Dog Bed for Our Shivering Pets

Reading through the letters to the editor in our local paper, one article titled “Shivering pets” caught my eye and my first thought was write a letter to the editor telling them about heated dog beds. The writer was upset with the fact that all too many times she has seen pets left outside in our cold temperatures. Pets had been tied up with a chain and left outside while others she had observed were left tied to a post with the lease while the owner was inside the warm store shopping. We live in an age where this should not be happening as most of our dogs and cats have become accustomed to living indoors. Plain old good common sense tells us to protect our furry friends from the cold. When the temperatures dip to below zero; we are advised by the news media time and again, as they give the weather reports, to bring our outside animals inside. A nice heated dog bed is advised for those that are ailing or aged, any one of your furry companions will benefit from having one.

Available on the market are thermostats that will regulate the temperature of the heated dog bed and are simple and easy to use. The one I prefer is simply plugged into the electrical outlet and works automatically to ambient temperatures. It comes on automatically when the temperatures drop below a certain point and shuts off when the temperature rises, thus saving electricity and wear and tear on the heated dog bed. These work well with our heated beds for dogs and will maintain the body temperature of the dog. Using this prevents the risk of electrical shock or going to bed and wondering if you’re pets are warm and safe. This is especially appealing to dog lovers, who own dogs that refuse the indoors and prefer the outside dog house. They are great to use when you take the precaution to allow your outside pets to sleep in the garage or patio on those cold, cold nights.

The lady who wrote the article made a good point when she wrote, “I don’t want to hear in the news about somebody losing their companion to the cold.” This would be a senseless act of cruelty that can easily be prevented. Cold temperatures in the winter are just as harmful to our pets as the hot temperatures of the summer. Leaving your pet locked in your car for an extended amount of time whether it is cold or hot is not advised.

If you are going shopping and will have to leave your furry companion in the car for an extended period of time, reconsider and keep them at home where they can lay down on their heated dog bed and be cozy warm.