| Man's best friends deserve to have their own beds | | | | example, a deluxe medium. |
| and nothing will keep them warmer and cozier than a | | | | Some pet owners think that a heated dog bed is |
| heated bed. These beds come in many different | | | | something new but many of these beds have been |
| shapes, sizes, and colors and will provide a gentle | | | | around for more than forty years. Veterinarians have |
| heat for your dog. A heated dog bed is ideal for | | | | found that heat is soothing not only for aging dogs, |
| cooler months or for a dog that has arthritis. Some | | | | but for active dogs as well. If your dog has arthritis a |
| beds have wiring in them that heats when plugged in | | | | heated dog bed will make a world of difference. The |
| and they work very well, but make certain that the | | | | warmth will soothe their sore muscles and ease their |
| cord is encased in a material that is chew-resistant. It | | | | joint pain, much the same as heat does for our own |
| is also important that the cord is UL-listed. Many of | | | | aches and pains. All the beds are made to be |
| this type of heated dog beds are thermostatically | | | | cushiony soft and most come with both a water |
| controlled and only stay warm where the dog lies. | | | | proof and a stain resistant cover that is removable |
| This makes the bed more energy efficient. Some are | | | | and that is also machine washable. |
| designed to stay warm in sub zero degree weather. | | | | If your dog likes to sleep only in their kennel, there |
| So if your dog sleeps in the barn, or garage, or | | | | are heated dog pads that are made to fit snugly into |
| basement, this type would be an ideal choice. | | | | their kennel and that work the same way as a |
| If you are looking for a heated dog bed that does | | | | heated dog bed. Many of the beds and pads offer a |
| not need electricity, there are many thermal layered | | | | low wattage heater that has dual thermostats that |
| beds that work by reflecting your dog's body heat | | | | give your dog the perfect amount of heat. Shop |
| back to them. This is done through a unique inner | | | | around online to find the heated bed that best suits |
| core that insulates and then reflects their body heat. | | | | your dog's needs. These beds start at approximately |
| These self warming beds will make dreamland | | | | twenty dollars depending on size and features; and |
| comfortable and cozy. Most beds come in small, | | | | many sites offer free shipping. A heated dog bed is a |
| medium, and large although some are only for small | | | | great way to show your "best friend" just how much |
| dogs and some have an in-between size, for | | | | you care! |