| Like people, as dogs enter their senior years they | | | | helps to ease pain in their joints. Unlike most standard |
| can begin to experience aches and pains in their | | | | beds, orthopedic dog beds are made with high |
| joints. Unlike people, dogs can't tell us when they are | | | | density foam which provides the best in comfort. |
| experiencing discomfort. But the joint pain associated | | | | There are a few different types of orthopedic dog |
| with diseases such as arthritis is just as painful for | | | | beds on the market today. Most provide good |
| them as it is for us. It is not very difficult to | | | | support and comfort in my opinion. The 3 main types |
| determine if your dog is suffering from joint pain. And | | | | of orthopedic dog beds are as follows: |
| once you discover that your pooch is indeed | | | | 1. Gel-Pedic Dog Beds: These beds combine a natural |
| experiencing joint discomfort, there are things you | | | | nesting shape and a patented gel foam material. The |
| can do to ease their pain. | | | | gel foam molds to your pets body, easing pressure |
| Some signs that may indicate your dog is suffering | | | | on legs and hips. The gel will help to keep your dog |
| from joint pain or arthritis are as follows: lethargy, | | | | cool in the summer, while the foam will help keep |
| stiffness, reluctance to walk or play, lagging behind | | | | them warm in winter. |
| on walks, limping, difficulty rising from a resting | | | | 2. Memory Foam Dog Beds: The high density foam in |
| position, yelping when touched, weight loss, | | | | these beds helps to eliminate pressure points as well. |
| diminished muscle tone. Keep a close eye on your | | | | This foam allows your dog to sink in just enough to |
| dog; they may not be able to tell you they are in | | | | receive optimum support. |
| pain, but they communicate in other ways. If you | | | | 3. Heated Orthopedic Dog Beds: In addition to having |
| think you dog may be suffering from joint pain it is | | | | thick high density foam, these beds also have a |
| always a good idea to pay a visit to your vet who | | | | unique thermostat that maintains a warm, even |
| may prescribe medication to help with the pain. | | | | surface temperature to keep your dog cozy and |
| Once you have diagnosed the problem, there are | | | | warm. These beds are especially good in winter. In |
| actions you can take at home to help ease your | | | | addition, the heater is usually removable for washing. |
| dog's pain. One of the best things you can do is | | | | Whichever orthopedic bed you choose, know that |
| invest in an orthopedic dog bed. As dogs age, they | | | | you are providing your senior pooch with the ultimate |
| tend to spend more and more time resting or | | | | in comfort. Not all orthopedic beds are created equal |
| sleeping. It makes sense to give them a dog bed | | | | though. So do your research and make sure you |
| that will provide the most comfort for their aching | | | | invest in a quality bed that is not only comfortable |
| joints. Orthopedic dog beds provide the ultimate in | | | | but durable as well. An orthopedic dog bed will not |
| support by eliminating pressure points. These beds | | | | cure your dog of joint problems or arthritis, but it will |
| absorb the dogs weight and distribute it evenly which | | | | definitely help to ease the pain. |