Find the Best Dog Bed Possible

There are a wide variety of factors that come into play when determining which type of bed is best for your pet. This article will discuss these factors and how they should affect a person’s pet bed decision.

Animal Size

Pets who are larger will need larger pet beds. That’s a fact that many people ignore when they are trying to find the perfect bed for their dog, instead going for the cutest bed with the most features. Dogs simply need a place to lie down and if the bed is not big enough, then the dog will not be comfortable. When shopping for a pet bed, it is also highly recommended to take into account the size that the dog will eventually grow to be, or at least make a rough estimate. This will prevent the dog owner from having to purchase another pet bed.

Temperature

A second factor that needs to be looked at is the temperature in which the dog is going to sleep. If the dog is regularly going to sleep in a room that is very warm, then the dog is going to either need a mat that is flat against the ground or an elevated bed. An elevated bed will help the dog catch as much cool air from breezes as possible, while a mat on the ground will help avoid the heat. These beds should be flat, with no raised edges, in order to allow a dog to spread out as much as possible and shed any excess body heat.

Dogs that are sleeping in cooler climates should sleep on beds that have raised edges. Not only will this provide an additional level of support for the dog, but will also encourage the dog to curl up in a ball and retain body heat–something that is especially important for smaller or short hair breeds.

Whether It’s Washable

It’s very important to make sure that the dog bed that is being purchased is washable. This is because the bed will need to be washed a regular basis and if it is not able to be washed by machine, then there is a very high chance that the pet owner will not have the time or the funds to clean it on a regular basis. This could cause bacteria and dirt to spread and possibly cause the dog to fall ill.

How Long it Will Last

Another important factor to think about is the overall durability of the bed. If the bed is durable, then it is made out of materials that are strong enough to bear a dog’s weight for an extended period of time without becoming distended or damaged. This is important because it will ensure that the customer does not have to keep purchasing dog beds, saving him or her a great deal of money.

Dog’s Sleeping Style

Some dogs like to sleep sprawled out on a bed, while others like to sleep completely curled up. For the latter, beds should be purchased will raised walls, while flat beds should be purchased for the former.

Author Bio. : Bilbo Baggins is a pet blogger and dog enthusiast who has devoted his life to finding the perfect pet beds and puppy beds that will allow his precious dogs the best rest possible.