06 Feb 10 Beds for Dogs

Why does my dog need his own “doggie bed”?

Most dogs will sleep approximately 14 – 16 hours a day. If you slept that much, wouldn’t you rather do it in comfort? Getting his own personal dog mattress or bed provides your pal his own personal space where he can really feel secure. A dog bed can also save your furniture and allow you to have a good nights sleep by giving you your mattress back! Moreover, many older or arthritic dogs need a cushy yet firm, supportive mattress to relieve pressure on their aching joints. All in all, having his own dog mattress will definitely improve the quality of life for your dog. (Of course, there will be times where he might still appreciate an occasional nap with you on the bed or couch.!..)

What size and type of bed do I need for my dog?

To decide what type, shape, or size of mattress to purchase for ones dog, you first need to pay attention and figure out how he likes to rest. Does he prefer to curl up in a ball? Does he prefer to stretch out in either directions? Or, does he do a little of both?

A dog that enjoys napping all curled up would most likely prefer a oval or round shaped bed which has lots of cushion. There are many types of beds that are ideal for these “snuggle bugs”! A donut dog bed is a round shaped bed that has cushion that sticks up and go around the bed, offering a much more contained environment for ones puppy. This type of bed really allows dogs to feel more secure and if your dog likes pillows he will love the raised edge. You will find also snuggle or cuddle beds which resemble a bean bag. These allow your dog to “nest” and feel surrounded in cuddly ease. Some bedrooms even have a tent-like cover on them that enables the dog to burrow inside and be completely covered! In either case, measure the diameter of the ball your dog makes and get a bed that is just slightly bigger.

If your dog prefers to relax all stretched out, you may want to consider buying him a rectangular bed or mattress. These type of large dog cushys are available in numerous varieties as well, ranging from a thin foam pad a couple inches thick to a deluxe people-like bed mattress up to 7 inches thick! Measure you dog from head to toe and give him another 8to 12 inches when you get this kind of dog bed.

Other items to think about when choosing a dog mattress are issues such as the age and wellness of the dog. Should you have an old or arthritic puppy, you wish to be sure that the bed you choose is easy for him to make use of or possible heated dog beds. Old and arthritic pets might have trouble getting on and off of a fluffy, snuggly kind bed. The company, supportive mattress-type bed will be more suitable in these instances. There are many specialty beds accessible for orthopedic support. These bed are made of a firmer mattress, baffles stuffed with poly-fil for support, as well as memory foam. The thought would be to not only give your companion a comfortable place to sleep, but also an simple mattress to have on or away of.

Your puppy will benefit from getting a comfortable location to call his personal. No doubt, you’ll discover him happily snoozing apart on his cherished mattress. Even should you prefer to share your mattress with your puppy, he will appreciate getting a secure dog mattress of his personal. After all, don’t we all choose to have apart for some relaxation and solitude from time to time?

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