Heated Cage Dryers
                          Cage dryer by Double K has three heat settings and a timer.                

Edemco has models with and without timers

Oster makes what is probably  the most commonly seen cage dryer. It has three speeds but no timer.

 I personally do not like heated cage dryers. I think they are a waste of energy and ultimately money. Operating costs are far greater than non-heated dryers, they add heat to the room that I then must cool off with air conditioning, plus there is more to break. Add to that the fact that they are DANGEROUS to pets as well, and you can see why I prefer not to use them and in fact do nt OWN one.

Many pets every year are injured or killed by groomers not watching closely enough while the pet is in the dryer and allowing them to become overheated or the dryer to get too close to the skin causing burns.

Most heated dryers put out very little airflow and a lot of heat.As we discussd earlier this is not an efficient way to dry ANYTHING.

 As a result of poor airflow and high temperatures,  pets get overheated in enclosed cages. The heat simply builds up and the dog is overcome or in extreme cases the dog may be burned by the pans and the cages themselves as they get hotter and hotter.

If you are going to use them however, please keep a close eye on the pet and make sure you use a timer if possible. Never use high heat and if you can, add another fan to the front of the cage to encourage proper air flow.

NEVER use a heat dryer on a stainless steel cage or Vari Kennel. There is not enough ventilation for the air to flow properly and the bottom of the stainless cages get hot FAST.

These dryers are best used with wire cages that have plastic bottoms or grates to keep the pet off the hot floor of the cage.

Always keep rooms open and airy when using heated dryers. This will also prevent the room from overheating causing further problems.

A heated cage dryer in conjunction with a fan to help move air can be a lifesaver in cold climates or in the winter. BUT care must be used to ensure the safety of the pets while they are used.