Dogs and cats love to cuddle with their owners. Sometimes, they climb into bed with their owners and sneak under the covers to feel warm and cozy. But what if owners are using weighted blankets? Are weighted blankets safe for dogs and cats?

In another scenario, some dogs and cats are anxious and may need something to calm them down. Since weighted blankets can help humans with their anxiety, can they help pets feel better, too?



Before letting your dog or cat snuggle up with your under your weighted blanket or buying one specifically for your pet, here's what you need to know.


The concerns with pets and weighted blankets


Weighted blankets typically weigh between 10 and 30 pounds. While an adult human, who may be at least 110 pounds, can sleep with a weighted blanket and be just fine, a pet that climbs underneath one of these blankets might not be able to get out because the weight of the blanket is too much for them.



What if you have a smaller dog like a Chihuahua with a body weight of only 5 pounds, or a cat that weighs 10 pounds? They would not be able to get out from under a heavy weighted blanket. If you're not there, they could become trapped.



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