Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 2 months old
Is it safe to use a uv reptile heat lamp for newborn puppies??
1 Answer
Published on June 7th, 2019
You have to be EXTREMELY careful using any external heat source on puppies. Since they can’t move away from the heat if it’s too hot and they can’t regulate their body temperature well at this age it can be deadly. Is the mother not doing a good job? Are they housed outside? Please post again with more information as to why you think you need the extra heat. Then we can help more.
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