Orthopedic Dog Beds
Posted on February 28, 2010 by: WayCoolDogs
Orthopedic dog beds offer tremendous therapeutic benefits for family dogs that suffer from sore or arthritic joints, hip dysplasia, post-operatives, or simply are old dogs with aching bones and special needs. Proven to maintain healthy joints, some orthopedic dog beds contain eucalyptus for healing and to help the dog to rest more comfortably while sleeping on their comfortable orthopedic memory foam bed. Move over, Rover!
The orthopedic dog bed performs well in the research laboratory and seems to work in the daily operations of a clinical laboratory. Retriever approved!
Choosing the Correct Size of Dog Bed
The orthopedic dog beds provide maximum support for all dogs, keeping them off that cold ol’ floor or ground during the winter or rainy seasons. Supported with medical-grade foam, fabric, fleece and maybe a pillow thrown in — this dog bed provides the highest quality to sleep that your pet deserves!
And making sure the orthopedic bed fits the dog is half the battle. For older dogs it may not be so bad to measure it for their new orthopedic bed, but for a younger or active dog that thinks this is play time … well…it could be an entirely different story!
- Using a standard cloth or plastic tape measure (do not include the metal tab at the beginning), measure from the dog’s nose to its rump.
- Make sure the dog is looking straight ahead instead of at you or up. If this is difficult, first measure measure from the nose to the middle of the dog’s back, followed by measuring from the middle of the back to the rump.
- Add about 7-inches to the total distance for added comfort.
- Measure the dog’s height, from forehead to paws, while adding another 7-inches to the total for extra comfort. Placing some dogs on their back while gently stroking their fur is easier, but it depends entirely on the dog itself!
Heated Orthopedic Dog Beds
The heated orthopedic dog bed is perfect for the elderly pet that cannot get around very well without pain and also for active dogs that have had a rough day out, the heated orthopedic dog beds cushion their aching joints and reduce pressure points.
Maintaining healthy joints on a daily basis, the heated orthopedic dog beds offer dual thermostats to regulate the bed’s temperature for the comfort of not only elderly and ill dogs but also younger and much healthier ones. For dogs you love, try either type of orthopedic dog bed. Your pet will thank you for it!
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Tab
- 2nd Mar, 10 01:03pm
You can find orthopedic dog beds at http://www.doggywise.com. They also have heated and memory foam dog beds
Randy
- 6th Mar, 10 12:03pm
Orthopedic dog beds are great for dogs of any age, but older dogs really love them. I have four dogs and as they get older their joints love these beds. Since I have gotten them they get up and down a lot better and almost seem younger. I would definitely recommend these beds, it was probably the best purchase I have made for my dogs.
Orlando Svatos
- 20th Mar, 10 09:03am
Thanks for the great write-up. A few things I should point out about pet beds & supply , Content is good. I would hope to be back tracking.