Recently I have noticed Dolly, my 14 year old Westie, is very stiff upon waking, it takes her a while to stretch and walk and seems to be in a bit of pain, similar in many ways to me upon waking. I have the luxury of a memory foam mattress and know the difference it can make to stiff joints and getting a good night’s sleep. So I began to think is there something similar for dogs. I found there was indeed something similar for dogs.
The research commenced, during which I found many styles, types (and prices) of The Best Orthopaedic beds for dogs.
I looked mostly for quality reviews, bedding type, value for money and those which have a good and respected manufacturer. In addition I looked at the manufacturers research and where they are located. I found that as expected there are quite a few for sale which are “copycats” and do not offer the same benefits, so in essence you would be simply purchasing a more expensive dog bed rather than the orthopedic bed for which it was intended.
What is the Difference Between A Standard Dog Bed & Orthopedic Dog Bed
I guess this is a good place to start, Wikipedia defines an orthopedic mattress as one “designed to support the joints, back, and overall body.” Just like a human mattress, some are better than others for those of us who suffer with arthritic pain. Memory foam mattresses have come a long way since they were first launched and the choice can be intimidating. The mattress which offers a better support for the body (overall) is what appears to separate the difference between standard bed and orthopedic bed.
Does A Dog Really Benefit Or Need Such A Thing.
Short answer is yes, apparently 9 out of 10 dogs suffer with joint pain. I can certainly confirm that all of our dogs throughout their lifetime have suffered, at some point with joint pain and required remedial action. As they get older they sleep for longer which can aggravate the joint pain if sleeping with poor support. They like us find a mattress with little or no support to be detrimental to a good night’s sleep.
As previously mentioned I commenced some fairly robust research, I looked at the qualities of the bed and the benefits it would or could offer my dog, I also looked at (many) reviews on “Trust Pilot” and finally value for money, although on this occasion “value for money” was not going to be the leading advantage.
As a good crime writer would say “Let’s Look at the Evidence”
The Most Popular and the one which had overall the best reviews.
This was an easy find and this bed type came up time and time again during my research,
Its Pet Fusion and offers the ultimate in comfort for both feline and dogs
Pet Fusion, The Ultimate 2.5” memory foam Mattress for cats and small, Medium & Large Dogs, .
This does come in a range of 3 colours and sizes for “>Small Large and Very Large Dogs
Why I liked this bed and why is it voted “The Most Popular Orthopedic Bed for your Dog”
The simple answer is because it is the most popular bed choice. If an owner has taken the trouble to consider their Dogs sleep quality and pain reducing sleep then rest assured they are a demanding market. Will not hesitate to let other owners know of benefits and will offer complaints and compliments in equal measure. This Bed is the most popular Orthopedic bed with many of the Pet Stores, the excellent reiews are numbeed in their thousands. Unsurprisingly it is the most popular choice on Amazon.
I have found Amazon to be the most competitive.
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Comes in a range of sizes from Small, Large, Ex Large and Jumbo.
Jumbo size is one of the few on the market which is suitable for the very largest of breeds like Great Danes Lurchers and Wolf Hounds
Prices from £49:95 – £179
Having looked at “Most Popular” (for good reason)
We next looked at what is arguably “The Best”
The Best Orthopedic Bed For Your Dog
I did a little more scientific research, this looked specifically with dogs who suffer with more than just joint pain and those who have been diagnosed with Arthritis, by the very nature it included senior dogs.
Overall the Bed which kept coming out top and one recommended by many is the Happy Hound Oscar Orthopedic Dog Bed. It is easy access for an old dog, offers exceptional support and is also waterproof. The Microfibre is washable and breathable.
The cost range is £105 – £150 and comes in a range of sizes Ex Small, Small, Medium and Large
Extra Small – £115 (suit a small lap dog like Chihuahua, or toy Yorkie)
Small – £105 (Suit a terrier type, Pug, or small dog)
Medium – £108 (suit a Spaniel or mid range dog)
Large – £150 This is a 36-inch by 48 inch bed so will suit most large dog breeds
Why I like this bed.
As mentioned it is easy access, so dogs who really struggle to walk on waking will find they do not fall when getting off the bed, equally the support offered for the Dog is exceptional. Your dog will be saying thank you after just one night.
Finally, we looked at:
The Best Value Orthopedic Bed For Your Dog
Hands down in this category, is a bed called “The Dogs Bed”, (see what they did there) it offers exceptional value and yet continually gets great reviews. If you want a good nights sleep for your dog with easy access and are on a budget then look no further
Why I like this and why it made it to the top three,
Largely choice, value and reviews. It comes in a whole range of sizes, with spare covers (should you wish), also with liners, for those dogs who may be a little incontinent it also comes in a large colour range of trims. Which is great if you have more than one dog. Customer Service is also high on the review site and offers a good response time. Lastly but not leastly was of course the cost.
Prices range from
- Small (All small breeds and terriers) £34
- Medium (Spaniels) £49:99
- Large (Labs, Retrievers) £69:99
- Ex Large (German Shepard size Dogs) £95
- XXL (Great Dane size ) £99:99
- XXXL (more than one dog) £129:99
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Summary
There are many Dog Beds on the market and many that I liked and could recommend. However, the feed back I am getting is “Keep it Simple” It can be confusing and intimidating. Especially when you are unsure you are getting value. For this reason I have chosen to keep it to choice of Three.
* Most Popular Orthopedic
* Best Orthopedic
* Best Value Orthopedic
From these you will find the most suitable for the Dog in your life, with many choices of size, colours, and “add-ons”
The three choices have one thing in common, they have been designed and specifically for the purpose of a dog with joint pain and or Arthritis and earned the title of being classified as an Orthopedic Bed for your dog.
I would welcome your comments below and what works for you.
Cordelia & Dolly
NB The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noted the spelling of Orthapaedic is spelt the American way, this is simply so Google will recognise, it is not a spelling mistake.
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I have been looking for an orthopedic bed for my dog for a long time, not to be very expensive and of high quality.
I’m glad I found your article and thank you for all the useful explanations you have provided.
I have a Labrador and I can tell you that my favorite product described by you is The Dog’s Bed Orthopedic Dog Bed Medium Blue 86x56cm.
A big advantage is the size, because my dog is bigger and 86cm is enough for him. Like the price on Amazon, it is only $ 50 that convinces me to buy two such beds. Thank you very much for this opportunity and recommendations.
I am so pleased you found it helpful. Labs often struggle with joint pain, a good bed will make a happier dog and by implication a much happier owner, we only ever want the best for our dogs…
Thank you for your comment.. 🙂
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Thank you for your comment Smoochi, and for the flattering comments. You can visit again…lol 🙂
Hello there,Many dog owners treat their pets like children, spoiling them with nothing but the best when it comes to food and toys. As your best friend and most loyal companion, your dog also deserves a comfortable place to lay his head at night. And I think this one’s would suit every dog…thanks for sharing this very awesome article it would be of great help to the public as it has been o help to me.
David thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate quality comments.
I work in the vet clinic and have seen my fair share of osteoarthritis cases especially in large breed dogs. The unfortunate thing is that most owners just want pain killers and joint supplements – expecting those pills to work magic and take the pain away. They don’t really believe in using a special bed.
Having used memory foam mattress myself for a couple of years now, I can vouch that orthopedic bed makes a significant impact on the quality of my sleep and daily routines. Only if old dogs could talk, I wonder what they would say to their owners.
Now that is what I call a quality comment.
thank you so much for taking the time out to read and comment on my blog post. And from someone who works in a Veterinary clinic…. in my experience you are so right about many owners (mine is from from group chats) they talk of pain killers and joint supplements not realising that is just pRt of the the problem.
Once again thank you, meantime stay safe. 👍