| Choosing a dog bed can be confusing. The filler used | | | | This is where two different types of foam are used |
| in foam canine beds is often described by name - | | | | in the dog bed filler - hence dual density. Usually there |
| visco elastic foam for example, without any | | | | will be a thin top layer of high density foam for |
| explanation of what these various names mean and | | | | pressure reduction,.and a thicker lower density foam |
| why you may wish to take the type of filler into | | | | for support and/or ventilation. |
| account when selecting a pet bed. | | | | Memory Foam or Visco Elastic Foam |
| This article discusses the difference between the | | | | This high density foam is used in human orthopedic |
| various types of filler used in canine beds. | | | | mattresses because of its firmness, which helps |
| Egg Crate Foam or Convoluted Foam | | | | provide comfort and support, particularly for |
| This foam resembles an egg crate, having peaks and | | | | sufferers of arthritic or similar joint complaints. |
| dips, hence its name. Note that this filler is used only | | | | Another of its attractive features is its ability to |
| as a topper in human mattresses, and not as a | | | | restore its original shape after use. Hence it is a very |
| mattress filler itself because it is thin and collapsible. | | | | durable canine bed filler. As with the human mattress |
| Hence taking into account the product description, | | | | equivalent, it is of orthopedic medical grade, providing |
| you may wish to consider whether this type of filler | | | | maximum comfort and joint support to dogs |
| is suitable for your dog's needs, particularly if your | | | | suffering from muscular skeletal complaints. |
| dog is large or heavy. | | | | For these reasons, this type of bed is likely to be |
| Upholstery Grade Foam | | | | more expensive than any of the other types of |
| This foam is usually a reference to the strength | | | | canine bed. However, the superior quality and the |
| (grade) of the foam that is stronger and hence more | | | | longevity of a visco elastic foam dog bed should |
| expensive than convoluted foam. | | | | more than make up for any initial expense incurred. |
| Dual Density Foam | | | | |