Re: keeping cool
On Mon, 16 Jun 2003 08:21:41 -0400 jenn's visi.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's filled with little pellets and you soak the pad for 20 minutes and the gel pellets absorb the water and keep it cool for like 5 days. I have a couple of these cooling pads and I had a puppy that learned early on that it was cool and would seek it out. The older dogs never seemed to care for it. I think it has to be really hot for them to appreciate the temperature difference. On a word of caution. I did have one of my dogs eat the smaller mat and I had to watch her since the pellets do swell up in the gut. She did get rather large and since the pellets are soft when swollen (rather jelly like) everything did pass. I can see where this could be a problem for young dogs or puppies. Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
Re: keeping cool
If your pup does not seem to 'get' the idea of a cool bed, sometimes a thin cotton sheet will help with a more familiar texture. Don't make a big deal out of it, maybe toss some treats on there. My guys took a little to figure it out and then loved them. Eileen Morgan The Mare's Nest http://www.enter.net/~edlehman --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.488 / Virus Database: 287 - Release Date: 6/5/2003
Re: keeping cool? sorry last post not in plain text
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Re: keeping cool
Mine seek out the a/c registers and lie on them, but I've seen those too and wonder if anyone has tried them?
Re: keeping cool
We have the extra large size for my big boy Porter. He LOVES it! He drags it around the house with him!! However, make sure you buy a waterbed patch kit as they can put holes in it very easily - it's non-toxic(the dogs like to use it as a wrestling mat the dragging doesn't help either!!) --- Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine seek out the a/c registers and lie on them, but I've seen those too and wonder if anyone has tried them? = Jennifer Martyn Conn, Ontario, Canada __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
Re: keeping cool
our first canine cooler, bought a little over two years ago, came without instructions (which you wouldn't think are that necessary, i mean you just put water in it, right?) - it quickly sprung leaks that we duct taped closed. then baka, who was still teething on those last molars, chewed off the cap. so that one was dead. i'd heard such good things about the canine coolers though, that i had to try another. this one, just purchased a year ago, is much more study. it came with instructions on how to fill it, maintain it make sure i don't have air trapped in it that can help create leaks. so far its working well hasn't leaked at all, nor been chewed on this time. baka's cooling down from her nightly walk on it right now. so, we like ours very much. laura baka chapel hill, nc
