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hiddenlady · 04-16-2012, 02:20 PM

I am a newbie. My puppy will be 9 weeks old when I get her. I was just wondering if I should keep her warm? We have air conditioning, and hubby keeps it pretty cool. Would a warm blanket in her bed be enough, or will I need a heating pad? Never had a small dog before. Please help.

Lovetodream88 · 04-16-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hiddenlady

I am a newbie. My puppy will be 9 weeks old when I get her. I was just wondering if I should keep her warm? We have air conditioning, and hubby keeps it pretty cool. Would a warm blanket in her bed be enough, or will I need a heating pad? Never had a small dog before. Please help.

Please please do some research about how a puppy needs to be with there mother until 12 weeks please it is what is best for your puppy.

MY OSCAR · 04-16-2012, 02:35 PM

well , if you do bring her home at 9 weeks a nice cozy bed in her crate for bedtime would be a good idea.
you could even put a sweater on her if you think it is chilly...

CouversMom · 04-16-2012, 02:41 PM

Let her stay with her mother where she will be warm. 9 weeks is far too young to be away from her mom and siblings.

MikaTallulah · 04-17-2012, 08:07 AM

I say let hubby be hot than. Baby comes first

A heating pad should not be needed. How cool is "pretty cool"? I would give blankets in puppy's sleeping area and put a sweater/clothes on if they appear cold.

I never use the central air. I will use a small wall unit when I am sleeping in my room but otherwise no. Roxy and Zoey hate to be cold so they always wear clothes unless it is super hot or bury themselves under blankets.

It is recommended pups stay with mom til 12 weeks by the YTCA.

yorkietalkjilly · 04-17-2012, 09:21 AM

I agree with letting her stay with her mom as long as possible for her best puppy development. Most say it is best to let them stay with mom for many reasons as their brains are developing so rapidly during these weeks, they need the security and sameness of the mother and territory they are familiar with as they go through things like learning the fear response, discipline from play-biting, etc.

dawn27 · 04-17-2012, 09:47 AM

Pups get their warmth from the litter mates where they sleep piled up in order to gain warmth but will adjust to the change in time. I have four Yorkies and central air. Maybe turning the air down a few notches will be necessary to keep her warm, plus the warm blanket to help should be enough. No need to put a sweeter on her or use a heating pad. We all have to make some sacrifice for the ones we love even if it means your hubby will have to wear less clothes to stay cool.

04-16-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
hiddenlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: amelia, ohio Posts: 85	Keep her warm? I am a newbie. My puppy will be 9 weeks old when I get her. I was just wondering if I should keep her warm? We have air conditioning, and hubby keeps it pretty cool. Would a warm blanket in her bed be enough, or will I need a heating pad? Never had a small dog before. Please help.

04-16-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Let her stay with her mother where she will be warm. 9 weeks is far too young to be away from her mom and siblings. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

04-17-2012, 08:07 AM	#5
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I say let hubby be hot than. Baby comes first A heating pad should not be needed. How cool is "pretty cool"? I would give blankets in puppy's sleeping area and put a sweater/clothes on if they appear cold. I never use the central air. I will use a small wall unit when I am sleeping in my room but otherwise no. Roxy and Zoey hate to be cold so they always wear clothes unless it is super hot or bury themselves under blankets. It is recommended pups stay with mom til 12 weeks by the YTCA. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

04-17-2012, 09:21 AM	#6
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I agree with letting her stay with her mom as long as possible for her best puppy development. Most say it is best to let them stay with mom for many reasons as their brains are developing so rapidly during these weeks, they need the security and sameness of the mother and territory they are familiar with as they go through things like learning the fear response, discipline from play-biting, etc. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

04-17-2012, 09:47 AM	#7
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Pups get their warmth from the litter mates where they sleep piled up in order to gain warmth but will adjust to the change in time. I have four Yorkies and central air. Maybe turning the air down a few notches will be necessary to keep her warm, plus the warm blanket to help should be enough. No need to put a sweeter on her or use a heating pad. We all have to make some sacrifice for the ones we love even if it means your hubby will have to wear less clothes to stay cool. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

04-16-2012, 02:35 PM	#3
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	well , if you do bring her home at 9 weeks a nice cozy bed in her crate for bedtime would be a good idea. you could even put a sweater on her if you think it is chilly...