Title: Pet Beds Mean Sweet Doggie Dreams
Author: Mike O'Brien
Without a doubt, Americans pamper their dogs and cats and the
simple pet bed has been transformed into a warm, plush retreat.
Now if your pets are anything like mine, they prefer your bed to
anything else. Given the choices in pet beds available to
owners, even the most finicky dog or cat may change their
behavior. Using materials that are found in bedding products for
humans, pet beds have benefited from advancements in materials
and technology.
Our pets are susceptible to many of the same physical maladies
that affect us. As our pets get older, it is very common for
them to develop conditions such as arthritis. Spinal
misalignments, and the plain old aches and pains of old age can
be made worse by sleeping on the wrong surface. Though not much
is known about the sleep habits of the average pet, we might
assume that our furry companions need quality sleep. This must
be especially true for working dogs.
Twenty or so years ago, a new material was made available for
human sleep systems. Originally developed for use by manned
space flight crews, visco elastic memory foam is now being used
extensively in the bedding industry. Not only have mattresses
been made using memory foam, there are aftermarket mattress pads
made from this unique product. Though it was never used in the
space program, visco elastic memory foam has found its way into
pet beds of all shapes and sizes. Using body heat, the foam
molds around the body, providing support without creating
pressure points.
The principle is very similar to that of a waterbed. Now there
are waterbeds designed for pets. Pet waterbeds are very similar
in design and construction to waterbeds for people. With frames,
safety liners and other components, pet waterbeds can get a
little complicated. Like a hybrid waterbed for humans, pet
waterbeds do not need a hard wood frame to support the water
mattress. Accessory heaters are available for pet waterbeds that
add to the comfort level. Still, memory foam pet beds offer the
same comfort features as a waterbed without the assembly and
maintenance.
Utilizing the tried and true innerspring, orthopedic pet
mattresses offer an ailing pet, and their human companion,
another sleep option. Built along the same lines as a full size
mattress for humans, orthopedic pet mattresses can help ease the
pain of achy joints. Removable covers allow for the bed to be
kept properly cleaned and pest free.
Watch your pet dog or cat and you will notice something
interesting. Like most people, animals like a warm cozy spot to
rest in. Like memory foam and orthopedic pet beds, heated pet
beds are gaining in popularity, and not just for the average
pet. Older pets often develop the same maladies that effect
humans, such as arthritis. The comfort of a heated bed or a bed
topped with memory foam can be very therapeutic for pets
suffering from muscular skeletal conditions.
Accessory pet bed heaters operate in much the same way as a
waterbed heater. Most pet bed heaters feature a temperature
control. Some pet beds designers integrate the heater into the
bed. Resembling waterbed heaters, a pet bed heater can be added
to an existing bed. Since your pet will not be able to tell you
whether the bed is too hot or too cold, it is very important to
test the temperature yourself. Dogs and cats do not sweat and it
is important to never expose your pet to excess heat
So whether your pets share your bed or have one of their own, a
quality pet bed can be a great investment.
About The Author: Mike O'Brien is a staff writer for the
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