Bair Hugger Cage Runs Extension for Large-Breed Kennels
Extension adapter for Bair Hugger cage passthroughs. Bridges the greater distance through floor-to-ceiling veterinary cage runs for large and giant breed recovery patients. Modular design, no reinstall between cage types.
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Requires the Bair Hugger Cage Passthrough Adapter, sold separately.
Specifications
Compatibility
- VetBog Cage Passthrough Adapter (required base)
- Shor-Line floor-to-ceiling cage runs (78" height)
- Standard veterinary kennel run gates
The Problem
Floor-to-ceiling cage runs, typically 78 inches tall, house your largest recovery patients: post-orthopedic dogs, abdominal surgery cases, and giant breeds. When one of those patients needs active warming, the run gate is the problem.
But standard cage passthrough adapters are designed for compact cage bank doors. Cage run gates are taller, wider, and configured differently. The distance from the outside of a run gate to where the patient lies on the floor is significantly greater than in a standard cage. Without a dedicated solution, staff either skip warming large patients in runs entirely, or resort to the same propped-door workarounds that don’t work on smaller cages, and are even more dangerous on runs where large dogs can push through a partially open gate.
The Solution
The Runs Extension connects directly onto the base Cage Passthrough Adapter, extending it to bridge the greater distance through floor-to-ceiling run gates. The modular design means you don’t need a different part for each cage type. Leave a base adapter on every cage and run gate you warm, and one extension moves between runs as needed.
Base adapters stay permanently installed on your standard cages and run gates. When a patient in a run needs warming, attach the extension to the base adapter on that run gate and connect the hose to the 3M warming blanket or gown on the patient inside the run. Full modular coverage: standard cages and runs, no reinstallation between patient types.
Requirements
This product requires the Cage Passthrough Adapter (base), sold separately. The extension cannot be used standalone.
What’s in the Box
- 1× Runs Extension Adapter (PETG)
Installation
- Ensure base Cage Passthrough Adapter is positioned on the run gate
- Align extension with base adapter connection point
- Connect Bair Hugger hose
- Wrap 2 layers of vet wrap around the hose-to-adapter connection to seal any small air gaps
- Connect the run-side hose end to the 3M warming blanket or gown on the patient and close the gate
Tip: Two layers of standard vet wrap at the hose connection point seals any small air gaps so the warm air reaches the blanket, not the room. The manufacturer’s instructions say not to treat with the hose alone, to attach it to a 3M warming blanket or gown, and not to let the hose contact the patient. The extension does not change that; see our Bair Hugger Model 675 setup guide.
Care & Cleaning
Wipe with isopropyl alcohol as needed. Not autoclave-safe.
Accessory only. Not affiliated with or endorsed by 3M or the Bair Hugger® brand. “Bair Hugger” is a registered trademark of 3M Company. “Shor-Line” is a trademark of Shor-Line / Schroer Manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Runs Extension do?
It connects onto the base Cage Passthrough Adapter to bridge the greater distance through tall floor-to-ceiling kennel runs, typically 78 inches. Standard cage adapters are sized for compact cage bank doors, so runs need the extra reach to get the hose down to the 3M warming blanket or gown on a patient lying on the run floor.
Can I use the extension on its own?
No. The extension is not a standalone product. It requires the VetBog Cage Passthrough Adapter as its base, sold separately. The extension snaps onto that base to add length for run gates.
Which Bair Hugger and cage systems does it work with?
It works through the same base adapter, so it fits the 3M Bair Hugger Model 675 hose, the unit it has been fitted and used with. Other models have not been verified. It is built for Shor-Line floor-to-ceiling cage runs and standard kennel run gates.
Do I need a separate base adapter for each run?
Leave a base adapter installed on each cage and run gate you warm. When a large or giant breed patient in a run needs warming, attach the extension to the base adapter on that run gate, then connect the hose to the 3M warming blanket or gown on the patient inside the run. One extension moves between runs, so you never reinstall anything.
How do I clean the extension?
Wipe it with isopropyl alcohol as needed. The PETG resists most clinical cleaning solutions. It is not autoclave safe.
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