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Can my nursing dog overheat near a radiator with her puppies?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed

2 day old pups, mum and babies doing great, she's doing a great job. But from the startshe's had to feed them on a quilt on the floor as every single time she enters the whelping box she's trapping them under the blanket then sitting on them, she digs it out from under the rails and completely covers them. Through the day I leave them with her all day on the quilt with the heating on low. My question is can my girl overheat being next to the radiator. Pups are good temp just worry for her

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 21st, 2018

Pixie should be fine, the area needs to be warm for her puppies. They have to kept at a higher temperature because they can't regulate their own temperature. Keep a supply of cool water for her at all times to help cool her down as needed. I hope this helps!

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