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On this site you can find a selection of large dog beds and orthopaedic (or orthopedic) dog beds.
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All Large Dog Beds
Orthopaedic (orthopedic) dog beds
(for dogs with arthritis or joint complaints)
There are many different types of dog bed style as well as dog bed filler. As far as style is concerned, this is a matter of how your dog likes to sleep – a round bed is great for dogs that like to curl up when they sleep wheres a rectangular mat or mattress style is the style to go for if your dog likes to stretch out as they sleep.
When it comes to quality and durability, the filler used in the dog bed does play a significant role, especially if you are looking for a bed to accommodate a large or heavy dog. A thin bed purely consisting of egg crate foam for example may not last a large or heavy dog very long – the material itself is thin and collapsible.
On the other hand a memory foam dog bed – designed with the aim in mind of providing the ultimate in comfort and support to dogs with orthopedic issues such as arthritis or joint or elbow dysplasia, will last a long time.
To expand on this point further, consider that in human orthopedic mattresses memory foam is used but egg crate foam is not, it is only used in the optional mattress toppers that you can buy.
You may also like to avoid cedar chip filler, some dogs may have an allergy to this and again you have to consider how comfortable will this type of material will be to lie on under the weight of a large, heavy dog?
To recap:
Dog Bed Filler
More suitable fillers for heavy and large dogs are upholstery foam, dual density foam or memory foam. Memory Foam in particular is very strong and durable, placing it at the premium end of orthopedic dog beds and in demand for aging dogs, dogs with joint complaints, or people concerned that their dog may develop these conditions – some of the larger breeds of dogs are known to be susceptible to hip dysplasia.
Dog Sleeping Style
Pay attention to how your dog sleeps – stretch or curl. You’ll want to get a long rectangular shaped bed for the dog that sleeps in stretch style, and a circular bed for the dog that sleeps in curl style.
Size of dog bed
Make sure the dimensions of the bed are larger than the size of your dog. He should be able to get into it and have room to comfortably adjust himself. So ensure you have at least add at least 5 extra inches of the height and width of your dog to the dimensions (or diameter in the case of a dog that sleeps in curl style) of the dog bed you are looking for.
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