Animals are beloved companions and sensitive beings who often require extra comfort and gentle handling in medical settings. Providing warmth and comfort to animals through the use of warmed blankets and fluids is a valuable addition to veterinary care. Just as with human patients, the experience of warmth can be an essential factor in the healing journey of animals. Here, we explore the benefits of warming solutions and how incorporating heated blankets and fluids can enhance patient care across species in your veterinary practice.
The Role of Warmth in Veterinary Care:
Research shows that warmth can have a significant impact on recovery times and stress levels in animals undergoing medical treatment. For many animals, warmth helps regulate body temperature, decreases stress, and reduces complications that could delay healing. One study found that maintaining normal body temperature can reduce anesthetic recovery times and improve survival rates, especially for smaller animals, reinforcing how crucial it is to keep all of our patients warm and comfortable.
Temperature Regulation
Warm blankets and fluids also help with temperature regulation. Many animals, including small mammals, reptiles, and birds, are sensitive to changes in body temperature and can become hypothermic quickly, particularly during procedures or after sedation. Providing a warm blanket helps stabilize their core body temperature, leading to smoother recoveries and reducing the risk of complications.
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Hospitals can be overwhelming for animals, who are sensitive to unfamiliar smells, sounds, and environments. A warmed blanket can help create a cozy, safe environment, reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and even lowering heart rates in stressful situations.
Comfort and Care for our Companions
The Enthermics by Pedigo blanket and fluid warmers are designed with both patients and their caregivers in mind. Each unit maintains precise temperatures to ensure that blankets and fluids are warmed to safe, effective levels, supporting physiological needs without risk of overheating. With easy-to-use controls, veterinarians can confidently prepare comforting warming solutions, enhancing care and comfort for every patient.
Taking steps to improve the comfort and care of animal patients can have a profound impact on patient experience and outcomes. We’re proud to be part of a solution that not only aids in recovery but also provides a little extra kindness to the animals who deserve it most.