Heat pad

[Zigzag]

Can anyone recommend an electric heat mat please? Zigs hates the snuggle buns and gives both of them dirty looks and pushes them away.

So I’d really like to find him one that he looks at lovingly.
Thanks x

 

[Graciee]

Can anyone recommend an electric heat mat please? Zigs hates the snuggle buns and gives both of them dirty looks and pushes them away.

So I’d really like to find him one that he looks at lovingly.
Thanks x

Is he a chewer? I have one somewhere which a previous bun used to love I knew she wasn't a problem with the wires though. It was just a weird off brand on amazon iirc x

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[Zigzag]

He would chew a wire and so would Winnie, but I’d cover the cord with that protector. I’ve bought about 100 metres over the years

 

[Graciee]

He would chew a wire and so would Winnie, but I’d cover the cord with that protector. I’ve bought about 100 metres over the years [emoji1787][emoji1787]

Omg hahaha I'm looking but it must not have been amazon, issue is its in the storage unit so I can't check the brand either annoyingly! She absolutely loved it though, I think because it wasn't a hard rock that was warm [emoji38]

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[Zigzag]

That sounds perfect, especially as she loved it so much. I’ll continue to search for one. Amazon has loads but I never trust their reviews…

 

[a reader of books]

Do keep in mind that if he's a chewer, there are wires inside the heat pad as well. I got Sophie one (I can't recommend it, though, as it didn't get very warm even on the highest setting), and if she'd chewed through the fabric she'd have reached the wires and the heating parts, so do keep an eye on that. I'm not sure I'd leave them alone with it.

 

[Zoobec]

Do keep in mind that if he's a chewer, there are wires inside the heat pad as well. I got Sophie one (I can't recommend it, though, as it didn't get very warm even on the highest setting), and if she'd chewed through the fabric she'd have reached the wires and the heating parts, so do keep an eye on that. I'm not sure I'd leave them alone with it.

This was what I was just thinking :thumb:

 

[Zigzag]

That’s a really good point and one that I hadn’t thought of. Thank you! Winnie is much more likely to dig at the heat mat. There are some materials that are thicker- eg flat weave that they don’t touch due to the density of the fabric, so I may put that type of fabric on top. I’ll see when I get it, as I ordered one yesterday.

 

[a reader of books]

Covering it with something they don't dig at sounds like a good idea. I'd be interested to hear how it works out for you, as I've been looking for a safe heating source for Sophie. She hates the plastic microwave things, too (I've forgotten what they're called).

 

[Zigzag]

Snuggle safes I think, we have two, and Winnie shows them more love than Zigzag! I’ll update you with how I get on, I should be getting it in about a week.did you try a heat mat? Sorry if I missed that

 

[a reader of books]

Yeah, snuggle safes, that's it! Sophie and Casper both hate them. I'm glad Winnie likes them, at least! Thank you for keeping me updated! I did try one, yes, but it barely got warm, so was rather useless. I also worried about what would happen if they'd pee on it, since it wasn't waterproof and there's electric stuff inside. :?

 

[Zigzag]

The heat may had been pretty successful, they don’t always sit on it, and Winnie likes it more than Zigzag but they both enjoy it. So I’m pleased!

Here’s the one I got, it was out of this and a Pet Remedy one. I decided to go for this one as I thought it might be slightly better than the Pet Remedy one. It’s a bit of a bargain, not sure why! And the cover has so far worked well

https://www.pecute.net/collections/original-heat-mat/products/pecute-pet-heat-pad-medium-40x50cm

 

[joey&boo]

i'm glad its working well for your bunnies. Does it feel warm to touch?

 

[a reader of books]

That looks like a really good one! I like that it has many layers and is waterproof and fireproof, with a protected cable, too. I'm curious about how warm it feels, too? I'm glad Winnie and Zigzag both like it and that you're pleased with it!

 

[Shimmer]

The heat may had been pretty successful, they don’t always sit on it, and Winnie likes it more than Zigzag but they both enjoy it. So I’m pleased!

Here’s the one I got, it was out of this and a Pet Remedy one. I decided to go for this one as I thought it might be slightly better than the Pet Remedy one. It’s a bit of a bargain, not sure why! And the cover has so far worked well

https://www.pecute.net/collections/original-heat-mat/products/pecute-pet-heat-pad-medium-40x50cm

Did you have any issues with the order or delivery? It's an American company and wants payment in US dollars, which starts to ring scam alarm bells.

 

[Zigzag]

Hi Joey and Boo and Reader, yes it’s warm to the touch. I actually thought it wasn’t very warm at first, but my partner said it was and the buns like it.

Shimmer- I had no issues with the postage or website. I checked this before using it!

https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/pecute.com

 

[a reader of books]

That's good to know that it's warm to the touch, thanks. I think I might get one for Sophie. This one seems quite safe.

 

[Zigzag]

Let me know how you get on.

 

[a reader of books]

Let me know how you get on.

I've been thinking some more about it, and I haven't decided yet. Do you feel comfortable with them using it unsupervised? Or do you only turn it on when you can keep an eye on it? Sophie and Casper do really like chewing on their beds, so I'm not sure I could leave them alone with it.

 

[Shimmer]

Mine came yesterday (they used Amazon delivery, although it wasn't bought via Amazon). I've used them before and have had reasons to wish I had one to hand recently for pets recovering from GAs, and for older cats generally. I've not had an issue leaving them on continually for days to weeks, as long as they are carefully positioned so they can't get damaged and they are checked regularly.