{"id":1261,"date":"2019-01-16T09:54:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2019-01-16T09:54:15","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:54:15","slug":"heated-pet-bed-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/heated-pet-bed-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Heated Pet Bed Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When the weather outside is frightful, most everyone is tempted to snuggle up in the warmth of our homes. Pets are no different, and there may be no sight so sweet as a beloved pet curled up in a toasty place while the wind howls all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoor and outdoor pets alike can enjoy a little extra warmth, but if you choose to provide a warm spot for them to hunker down it is very important to ensure that there are no hazards. Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a> knows that a cozy cuddle spot is just the thing this winter, especially when you keep these heated pet bed safety tips in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

To Heat or Not to Heat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike us, our pets are wearing a fluffy insulated coat at all times. They are made to tolerate changes in temperatures. Some seem prefer to be outdoors when the rest of us are making our way inside and remain active even in the winter<\/a>. So are heated pet beds really necessary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer isn\u2019t straightforward, but there are some situations where a heated bed might work well. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n