Pets & Animal Dog Breeds

How to Buy a Dog Bed

  • 1). Consider the size, health and needs of your dog.

  • 2). Know that special orthopedic beds are available for old, arthritic and ill dogs.

  • 3). Think about the type of bed your dog would be most comfortable in. Dog beds come in many styles. There are pillows, mats, rugs and cuddlers. Pillows are just big cushions. Mats are thinner than pillows, and rugs are thinner yet. A cuddler is like a pillow with sides, so your dog can curl up and be supported on three sides. There are also expensive dog sofas, which are like small human sofas made especially for dogs.

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    Ask your salesperson what the bed is filled with. Most are filled with foam, but some are filled with cedar, which repels fleas. Be sure that a cedar bed is refillable.

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    Check to see if the covering on the bed is removable and washable. It will get dirty.

  • 6). Look at the area you would like to keep the bed in, and try to match the colors of the bed to the room. If you are buying a bed for a dog's crate or dog house, color may not be as great a concern. A simple crate mat will work best in that instance.

  • 7). Consider the price ranges available. A simple fleece rug can be found for $10. Pillows and cuddlers run between $20 and $150.

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    Choose a bed that is the right size for your dog. The dog should be able to lie flat, completely stretched out on his side, without hanging off the bed.

  • 9). Realize that you can also purchase heated beds (excellent for older or arthritic dogs) or beds that are made to be cooler in hot weather.

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