Orthopedic Dog Beds: Comfort for Older Dogs

Special comforts for our special friends As we get older, the little aches and pains, echoes of the excesses of our youth, start to pile up. Our canine friends face the same discomforts. Some breeds are particularly prone to arthritis in their hips as they age. Some dogs with a little extra weight around the middle (who are we to criticize?) can be susceptible to joint and back pain. And who hasn't pulled something while playing hard, whether it's fetch or pickup basketball? Aches and pains may bring even the happiest dogs down, but an orthopedic dog bed can bring the wags back overnight, with supportive foam construction that eases the pressure on strained muscles and tender joints. Add the healing element of heat, and orthopedic beds for dogs become soothing, sleep-inducing retreats in which dogs can rest and recuperate. A heated dog bed or dog heating pad can provide a healing sanctuary for your loyal friend. How about a little support?

You don't feel good after sleeping on the floor; why should your dog? Spend the night on a high-quality, supportive mattress at a luxury hotel, and you wake up supple and refreshed. Orthopedic dog beds offer five-star support for your dog, right where he needs it. Memory foam dog beds literally mold themselves to your dog's contours, giving her a custom-made sleeping experience every lazy afternoon and night. Other orthopedic dog beds offer raised rails or bolsters as a place for your pet to lay his weary head, and a much better alternative to the floor.

Healing through heat

Heat promotes circulation. Circulation promotes healing. The gentle warmth from a heated dog bed or dog heating pad can soothe minor injuries and aches after a big day of activity. Since your dog's normal body temperature is higher than yours, don't just give him your heating pad; get one calibrated for dogs and built to withstand paws, claws, and teeth.

Most heated orthopedic dog beds are designed to reach or maintain a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about a half degree warmer than a dog's normal body temperature. This low-level, therapeutic heat reaches an ideal temperature for healing without overheating. Dog heating pads provide a similar level of heat, and can be used as a floor or car seat heater, or placed within your dog's bed for some welcome seasonal warmth.

No one disputes the healing quality of a good night's rest. An orthopedic dog bed or heated orthopedic dog bed helps get your furry friend ready for a fun-filled tomorrow.