An Orthopedic Bed for your Puppy
A dog can easily sleep for up to 14 hours a day. So their bed is where they spend half the life. From the day you bring you puppy home, you should keep in mind the type of dog bed you select. Orthopedic dog beds can be the healthy choice, as a preventative for many health issues your pet may encounter in their later years.
Those first three or four days when you get your dog home are critical to socializing your pet. Just as you buy the collar, chew toys and puppy chow you need to give your pet its home within your home, a crate and a bed. Whether you believe that a slow introduction into family life is best to acclimate a new pup, or you immediately immerse your dog in the normal daily routine, the puppy will be spending most of the day in its crate and bed.
The new orthopedic dog beds insure long term health and can help prevent a multitude of later-in-life issues, such as hip dysplasia, arthritis, elbow disease, disc problems and various joint diseases.
We all know about dog years but reimage the 7-to-1 ratio in relation to the dog’s bed. Your 5 year old dog will be sleeping on the same bed for 35 years. It better be a good one.
A moderately priced orthopedic dog bed can last 5 or 10 years, with the current designs featuring zippered internal and external washable covers. Some have NASA certified orthopedic memory foam. All feature several layers of polyurethane, latex and foam. Waterproof layers and reflective barriers are also common, so your pets own body heat is reflected back to keep in the warmth.
Sleeping on a hard, flatten out dog bed causes stress issues on your pet’s joints. Pressure points develop over decades and that means skeletal issues. A wise choice by putting your puppy in an orthopedic bed can help prevent arthritis and even hip dysplasia in your middle aged pet. The combination of firm support and memory foam smooths out the pressure points by distributing the weight evenly. Remember, prevention is key! Even if you have pet insurance, treatment can be costly!
No matter your pet’s style of sleeping, whether it is a Curler, Sprawler, Leaner or Burrower, an orthopedic bed will conform to your pet’s preference.
Every dog needs a spot they call home in your house. This gives them a sense of security and a place to get away. A choice of an orthopedic bed can make that place be comfortable, warm and healthy.
Just as the orthopedic beds for people have evolved, so have the ones for our pets.
The older NASA certified memory foam has developed into a Memory Coil technology, with improved ventilation and up to 8 times more breathability. Some types of foam provides a Lift assistance for older, slower pets.
The covers and liners for most of the dog beds are washable and some are made of special fabrics, such as Furfighter and Crypton. Furfighter is a tightly woven fabric, repellant to hair, dirt and moisture. Crypton is a high performance fabric, impermeable to mud, drool, stains and odors.
These orthopedic beds last so long, zippered covers and inner liners allow owners to ad polyfil, to cushion and refresh the softness. Some owners add cedar chips. These have a natural flea repellent aroma that is pleasing to all.
By starting out with an orthopedic dog bed, you can even save your own furniture. Your dog will find their place superior to your couch and bed and spend most of their time in their own bed.
There are a multitude of brands and types of orthopedic dog beds, so you can select one with the features best suited to your needs.
- Look for high grade memory foam. Breathability is essential. The better the quality, the longer it will retain its shape and not flatten.
- Waterproof lays and liners are a must. Puppies have accidents but only for a little while.
- Try to get a bed with a non-skid bottom. It needs to be safe and easy to get into and out of.
- The fill material needs to be mold and mildew resistant.
- Hypoallergenic materials will be a relief for all members of the family.
- Everything needs to be machine washable.
- Your puppy may be small now but buy the proper size so there is room for growth. These beds might last the lifetime of your pet. Make it a comfortable, safe, healthy spot.
- They even make heated orthopedic dog beds
Your puppy will spend more than half of its life in bed. Make it a healthy, safe, warm, comfortable orthopedic dog bed.
You want your pet’s dreams to be sweet.