Does Your Older Dog Need His Own Dog Bed?

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Bobbie

He s going up and down the stairs slowly. He is having trouble jumping up onto the bed (that he is of course allowed on!). Your veteranian has already talked to you about dog food and vitamins for the mature dog.

Typically, a larger size dog who is over eight years old is considered a senior dog. Smaller dogs mature later. Fido has been your couch and sleep companion for many years. But now it s time to finally consider different sleep and nap arrangements too.

There are many options now in pet beds. Mainly a doggy bed allows your dog to be able to safely and easily get in and out of it. (When my 14 year old Standard Schnauzer was first having trouble jumping up onto our bed, I removed the bed wheels! That brought the bed down a few inches, but soon even that was not enough).

So there was my beloved Gracie now sleeping on the floor. The floor is carpeted but it s not that plush! At first I gave her a three inch memory foam pad. I think she liked it. But then I got her a self warming lounger sleeper doggy bed. This dog bed, she loves! She doesn t wake up in the middle of the night as much, allowing both of us to get more sleep. During the daytime, I bring it into the den, where I spent most of my time, so she can also nap comfortably too. This self warming pet bed has a sleeping surface that works with Gracie s body heat. And that three inch memory foam pad is now being used by my two year old Standard Schnauzer, Rosie. Rosie is more than happy to nap on it. And remember that memory foam forms to the shape of your pet and is temperature

sensitive too, still making it a great choice for any dog at any age.

Dog sofas can be found that are also made with three inches of medical grade orthopedic foam and have the added benefit of overfilled bolsters. It is so cute to see your dog with his head resting on the bolster. Memory sleeper

doggy beds come in a roomy rectangle shape also with orthopedic, memory foam made especially for that

older dog who has limited movement from painful joint or hip problems. Heated dog beds come with safe, low wattage, dual thermostats located inside of soft, orthopedic foam. Look for a sofa bed or doggy bed that has a removable cover for easy washing. Many older dogs become incontinent, so you can quickly remover the cover before the foam is ruined.

If you can sleep on a memory mattress, then so can your pet! Don t forget to make sure their bed is placed in a draft area and also to choose a size that will allow your dog room to stretch out in. Pamper the family member who loves you the most and help them and you get a good night s sleep too. Deluxe othopedic bolster dog beds as well as heated pet beds are featured at our website.

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and see the variety that is now available in plush doggy beds and plush crate pads too!

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Dog-Bed-for-a-Senior-Dog

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