Advantages and benefits of orthopedic pet bed

When selecting a dog bed for your best buddy, there are a lot of types of beds to consider. It will not take long to discover there are a lot of orthopedic dog beds on the market. You might think your dog doesn't need one of those beds. The reason is because a common misconception that memory foam dog beds are only for old dogs. The facts are very clear that all dogs can benefit from a memory foam dog bed and not just the older ones. Are there some serious benefits for older dogs? Absolutely! 

If you purchase a real memory foam dog bed that is made properly it can do a lot for your older animal. A good quality memory foam “orthopedic” bed can relieve achy joints, improve mobility and provide some much-needed comfort for a pain riddled pup. But does this mean that memory foam orthopedic dog beds are for old dogs? Absolutely not.

1. They allow senior dogs to sleep more soundly.

As many dogs get older, they begin to have difficulty sleeping at night. They may change positions, move back and forth between sleep spots, and even pace uneasily. Nocturnal pacing is usually a sign of pain, indicating that the dog is unable to sleep or remains asleep because of discomfort.

High quality department of orthopedics foam support foam, from head to toe to provide cushioning for elderly dogs, relieve the pressure of joint pain, and protect the body from sinking to the hard floor below. This material can provide enough energy to ensure comfort throughout the night, so that the elderly can rest until the morning.

2. They protect vulnerable joints.

Even old dogs without obvious signs of pain can suffer in silence. Because of their stoic nature, canine arthritis and other orthopedic diseases are often not diagnosed or ignored with normal age.

The materials used in traditional dog beds are prone to collapse under the weight of animals, forming pressure points, while the unsupported joints will basically press into the ground. The memory foam Department of orthopedics is specially designed for cradle joints and relieving pain pressure points.

3. They help prevent calluses on the elbows.

Callus is a rough, patchy sore used to protect dog bones from pressure lying on a hard surface. They are most common in the elbows of the elderly, but may also affect the hips, hocks, sides of the legs and sternum. Calluses can itch, ache, even tear, and become infected.

Hardwood, ceramic tile and concrete floor are the biggest culprit of elbow calluses. Even dogs sleeping in bed may be vulnerable to these sores if bedding does not provide adequate support. Repeated use flattens the inferior bed under the weight of the dog, eventually providing only a thin layer of material between their joints and the floor.

The high quality department of orthopedics dog bed is made up of memory foam layer on the supporting foam layer. Memory foam provides enough support to provide the best comfort while supporting layer is still strong, preventing even big dogs from sinking to the floor and developing dislike pressure sores.