Lovett's (formerly Scott's) Heated Whelping Nest reduces mortality in newborn puppies, and produces healthier, more vigorous pups.

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT CARRY THIS ITEM IN STOCK. PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS DELIVERY.

• Reduces mortality of newborn animals
• Thermostatically controlled
• Keeps puppies warm
• Safe and easy-to-clean

 Did you know that 30% of puppies die before weaning? The majority of those deaths are due to insufficient heat from an inconsistent heat source.

 Chilling is the single greatest danger to the newborn. During the first week of life, peripheral blood vessels do not have the capacity to constrict or retain heat. If the puppy's body temperature falls below 95 degrees F, it can reduce metabolism and depress vital functions.

Once a puppy becomes chilled, instinct tells the mother to reject it to avoid risk to the others. The newborn becomes susceptible to infection, and can often (due to visceral paralysis) become an ineffectual nurser.

Visceral Paralysis is paralysis of the soft organs of the body, and along with paralyzing the esophagus, can also paralyze the stomach. When that happens, whatever milk that may be in the stomach won't be able to digest and will sour. There are many problems that can snowball into the loss of a puppy. A large part of those problems can be prevented if the puppy's body temperature is kept from falling below 95 degrees F. The heated whelping nest not only reduces mortality, but produces healthier, more vigorous offspring and plays an important part in reducing stress on the female.

Now there are quite a number of heating aids on the market, but none that can maintain a constant, even temperature no matter what the surrounding environment. The Whelping Nest has an electronic heat sensor that constantly gauges the temperature and adjusts it accordingly. This maintained temperature, next to eating, is the most important element in a young puppy's life. You'll be surprised at the increased rate of gain and how much more healthy and vigorous your puppies will be.

 The dish shaped nest simulates a natural nest and serves the important function of keeping the pups all together in one area, making the bitch's job much less stressful. You don't use newspapers or blankets with the whelping nest. The plastic surface of the dish and a finished floor are much easier for the female to keep clean, and you'll find she does a better job.

 If you save one puppy, you've paid for the nest. Believe me, once you've used the whelping nest you'll never raise another litter without it.

•  23" outside diameter and 1.25” deep
• Maintains a constant surface temperature - unaffected by surrounding environment or number of puppies
• Evenly conducts heat throughout the nest without hot or cold spots.
• Temperature will only vary + or - one degree F from set temperature. Unit will stop radiating heat when desired temperature is reached and reactivate when heat source falls below desired temperature.
• Supplemental heat must be selective between 90-100 degrees F. Less than 90 degrees will extract heat from the puppies. Over 100 degrees may cause dehydration and hyperthermia. Supplemental heat applies to the surface only. Air temperature should be approximately 70 degrees F.
• Adaptable to practically any facility in which animals may be kept.
• Recessed circular design meets the natural needs and instincts of mothers and newborns.
• Allows the breeder to insert the whelping nest into whatever size whelping box is required for their breed.

 ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY.