| pedic pet beds have really improved over the last | | | | remove any smells or built up pet hair. |
| several years. The quality of these beds now rival | | | | 5. If your dog loves to chew you should look for a |
| their human equivalents. Many of the same high | | | | bed that is chew resistant. These can be harder to |
| quality materials are used like memory foam, | | | | find, but they are out there. These beds, if they are |
| orthopedic foam, and heating elements. | | | | heated, also come with a chew resistant electric cord |
| Choosing an orthopedic pet bed for your dog or cat | | | | for safety. |
| can seem difficult with all the choices you have | | | | 6. Price is a big consideration for many people. Some |
| today. But by following a few simple guidelines you | | | | higher end orthopedic pet beds can cost you several |
| can narrow down which ones will fit your | | | | hundred dollars. Obviously you get what you pay for, |
| pet’s needs. | | | | but in general you can find some great pet beds for |
| Here are 6 tips to help you when choosing an | | | | under fifty dollars. |
| orthopedic pet bed: | | | | Use these 6 tips to help yourself when choosing an |
| 1. When buying a pet bed it is important to choose | | | | orthopedic pet bed. It is important that you take |
| the correct size. Pet beds come in almost any size | | | | your time when you do this because this bed will last |
| and buying a bigger bed is always better than buying | | | | for many years. |
| a bed that is too small. Your pet should be able to | | | | Resist the urge to just buy a pillow for your dog to |
| fully stretch out on the bed without worrying about | | | | lie on. Pillows and cheaper dog beds wear out quickly |
| falling off of it. | | | | and often flatten out leaving your dog to lie on a |
| 2. Do you want your pet’s bed to be | | | | hard surface. |
| heated? Many orthopedic dog and cat beds now | | | | Cheaper pet beds can be more expensive in the long |
| come with heat. Heat is great to have for older pets | | | | run because you have to replace them so often. A |
| because it can help to relieve the pain of arthritis. | | | | high quality orthopedic pet bed should last for years if |
| 3. Pet beds today come in many shapes and sizes. If | | | | properly cared for. This means regular cleaning of the |
| you have limited space getting a square bed that fits | | | | cover. |
| into the corner can be a great space saver. | | | | One last tip to remember is to always get a bed that |
| 4. One feature you should make sure your | | | | has a removable and washable cover. When you buy |
| pet’s bed has is a removable and washable | | | | this bed make sure you buy a replacement cover |
| cover. This is a must because it is nice to take the | | | | right away that way in a couple of years when you |
| cover off and put it in the washing machine to | | | | need one you already have it. |