Whats the Point of Orthopedic Dog Beds?

It’s not always easy to know what’s best for your dog, but when it comes to choosing the best dog bed possible - it is. Few things can increase your dog’s comfort level more than an orthopedic dog bed, especially if your dog suffers from arthritis or hip dysplasia.

Dogs that are overweight, those recovering from surgery, working dogs and healthy adult dogs can all benefit from the superior support an orthopedic bed provides. Having an orthopedic dog bed at a young age might also help prevent your puppy from developing degenerative muscular or skeletal conditions in his or her senior years.

What’s so special about an orthopedic bed? While any quality dog bed is better than none, an extra-thick, orthopedic foam mattress dog bed is specially designed to distribute weight evenly. This total support eliminates painful pressure points, soreness and stiffness.

Orthopedic dog beds also provide all the benefits of traditional beds. They provide insulation against drafts and cushion hard floor surfaces. They prevent your dog from injury or strain associated with climbing up or down from sofas, beds or chairs while seeking a comfortable place to sleep. Orthopedic beds also provide your dog with a sense of security and added warmth in the winter.

Providing your dog with an orthopedic bed can benefit you, too. You can help control the spread of dog hair and allergy-causing dander by providing a bed for your dog to sleep in. Your furniture will suffer less wear-and-tear if your dog has a place of his own to rest. Dog beds aren’t just for support and comfort during the night time hours. Orthopedic beds are better and more practical than furniture for daytime lounging, too. Fewer dig marks and less chewing and drooling will keep your furniture looking newer longer.

Orthopedic dog beds come in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes. It’s easy to select the perfect bed for your dog based on his sleeping preferences, size and physical condition. There are bolstered orthopedic beds, nests, and mats or mattress-style beds with headrests. Flat or mat-style beds are often the best choice if your dog has arthritis or finds climbing difficult. If your dog has always preferred a nest style bed, try a bolstered mattress that is both easy to climb onto and comfortable for your dog to curl up close to.

Quality orthopedic beds are durable and sturdy. They feature a removable, machine-washable cover. Consider purchasing an additional cover so your dog’s orthopedic bed is always available. Using a warmer cover in winter months and cooler fabric cover for the summer season will help keep your dog comfortable year round.