Dog Beds for Aging Dogs

There are so many different kinds of dog beds available. If your dog is beginning to age, or has joint problems, a pillow bed may not give him that extra added support he needs. Your furniture may not give that support either, because I know lots of dogs love to be on your furniture to sleep.

Consider for your canine buddy an orthopedic dog bed, sometimes called a memory foam dog bed. These beds give your dog a little extra TLC, a little more support and then he will be a little more comfortable.

Orthopedic beds are also great for a pup that is recovering from a trauma like surgery. If you can get a heated one, or a heating unit to put between the mattress and the cover, he will love it! The heat will be so soothing.

Just a word of caution, however. If your dog is a chewer, he could find that the cord to the heating element is something new, and maybe he is thinking it might be fun to chew on. Not a good idea, obviously. Cover that cord, disguise it, or don’t use a heating element – for his own safety.

Another option: You can put some warm blankets on top of the orthopedic mattress for added warmth. This may be more important during the winter months, but he may like the added warmth any time of year. Another idea, if it is possible, is to put the orthopedic dog bed near, but not too close, to a heat register for your home.

Always be aware of what could happen. Keep your pets safe, then comfortable!

You can see a variety of orthopedic dog beds and heated pet beds on www.pawsitivepamperings.com

More Dog Bed Basics

We discussed the importance of dog bed quality in the last blog, so today we will discuss the different shapes.

Basically there are two shapes: round dog beds or rectangular. Some of them also have bolsters for your dog to rest his head or to curl up against, which makes your dog more comfortable as he rests or sleeps. Some bolsters go around the entire bed, while other designs just have the bolster around three sides keeping one side as an easy entrance and exit to his bed.

A round bed is designed for the dog who like to curl up and sleep; a small dog would be the most likely to do this.

The larger dog would probably like the rectangular shaped dog bed so he can stretch out while sleeping. This shape is also ideal for their crate.

Some beds have the option of being heated. Different areas of the country experience cooler temperatures year around, while other areas just have cool temperatures during the winter months. Even during the summer, if you air condition your home, your dog my like a heated dog bed. Heated beds are an option – to heat or not to heat. You don’t have to have the heat on even if it is a heated bed.

Another thing to consider is the space you have to put his bed. Will you need more than one bed so they are always near you when you move from room to room? Will more than one pet be sleeping on the dog bed at the same time?

Your dog will love having his own space. Dog beds are their comfort space – secure and comfortable. Choose wisely. Get the best quality you can afford while considering their sleeping pattern, your floor space, and the number of pets that will use this bed. A dog’s life should be a good life!
There are many dog beds to choose from on www.pawsitivepamperings.com.