| When you bring home that brand new puppy or that | | | | removable cover is to get rid of unwanted visitors |
| adopted dog from the animal shelter, one of the | | | | like fleas or ticks. A thorough washing can get rid of |
| best ways to welcome him is with a new bed. Dog | | | | these pests. It will help if your pet wears a flea collar |
| beds are specially designed with the comfort of your | | | | so the bed doesn't get re-infested. |
| favorite four legged friend in mind. Here's what to | | | | There is a huge selection of specialty dog beds on |
| look for. | | | | the market. A heated dog bed may just be the |
| First off, if you get a good bed, your dog will enjoy | | | | ultimate in doggy comfort. Although these are quite |
| using it. Settle for a lumpy, thin layer of pillow and | | | | popular in the winter, they can also be used in cool air |
| don't be surprised if you are constantly telling him to | | | | conditioned homes in summer. Remember from |
| get off the couch. Choose a thicker cushion for | | | | science class that cool air sinks, so your floor in |
| greater comfort and be sure the dog bed is big | | | | summer may actually be cooler than it is in the |
| enough to accommodate a stretched out dog. | | | | winter. |
| It's also important to choose a bed that is going to | | | | For outdoor use in summer, there is the Coolaroo |
| be durable and long lasting. A dog's claws can be | | | | dog bed. This bed sits slightly elevated from the |
| sharp and can easily cut into a flimsy cover. You will | | | | ground so the air can circulate underneath it, keeping |
| also want the bed to maintain its shape even if your | | | | your pet cooler. These beds are lightweight and |
| pet seems to lie in the same spot all the time. | | | | portable making them a perfect choice for vacations. |
| You'll also want to be sure that you can keep his bed | | | | Finally, if your pet suffers from arthritis or hip |
| clean as well as free from odor. In time, any dog bed | | | | dyspepsia he may be in pain. Choose a quality bed |
| will get smelly. The bed smells but so will the room it's | | | | with orthopedic cushioning to keep him as |
| in after awhile. There are a couple of options in this. | | | | comfortable as possible. |
| You can either buy a bed that is washable or you | | | | With the wide variety of dog beds available for your |
| can buy a removable dog bed cover which can be | | | | favorite pet, there is no doubt that you can find one |
| taken off to be washed. | | | | that will suit your dog perfectly. |
| Another reason to choose a washable bed or | | | | |