Over the years we have been asked many questions about dog beds in general and about our dog beds specifically.
We have compiled a list of questions most frequently asked of our customer service representatives:
Why does my dog need a dog bed?
Dog beds not only provide a comfortable and familiar spot for your dog to snooze in, but you also want to avoid having your dog use your expensive living room furniture. A good quality dog bed is also very good for your dog. There are many types of beds to choose from. There is everything from a pink dog bed to a memory foam dog bed to a large dog bed and then some.
Your dogs bed will provide beneficial support as well as protection from hard surfaces like a wood floor. They can develop sores or calluses on they bones.
Dogs with arthritis and older dogs can gain a lot of benefit from a dog bed, particularly a designer dog bed like an orthopedic dog bed or a magnetic pet bed. Also there are heated dog beds which are great for older dogs.
How long can you expect your dog bed to last, on average?
That will depend upon a number of variables and some will last longer than others.
Some beds can be used outside as well as inside and some dogs are tougher than others on their beds. Some dig and burrow into their dog bed and may wear it
out a little more quickly.
Does my pet need a memory foam dog bed or one filled with polyfil?
For the most part, an older, recuperating, or handicapped dog will benefit most from foam beds, since they are firmer and easier to get in and out of.
I have an arthritic pet. What would be the best bed to get for him?
Because of the support that foam creates, and the special need for comfort that an arthritic pet has, an orthopedic dog bed or a memory foam bed is the best of all worlds for the arthritic pet. The bigger dogs, especially, need the kind of large dog bed that can support their weight.
What is the best way to measure my pet to get the correct size and type of bed? First determine how your pet sleeps. If your pet sleeps curled up in a ball, then a dog snuggle bed may be your choice. For getting the right size, measure your dog while he is curled up and then add about 7 to 8 inches for the right length.
If your pet prefers to stretch out then a rectangle bed in foam or polyfill would be the choice for your pet. In this position, again measure your pet and add 12 inches to determine bed length.
