Mary Allen
So that dogs and cats can recover well after a long day, they need the right place to sleep. It’s easy to find the right bed for dogs and cats. Veterinarian Sebastian Gobmann-Jonigkeit will tell you the most important animal bed tips.
Choosing the Right Bed for Your Dog
Huge or tiny, light as a feather or a heavyweight, a contortionist or stiff as a board – every dog is unique. So it’s not surprising that there is such a large selection of dog beds. This is the only way to find the resting place that your dog likes the most and that ideally fits in perfectly with your facility.
When choosing a bed, it is best to ensure that the dog has enough space to stretch out. There should be 20 – 30 cm clearance to the edges of the bed. In addition to your dog’s physical characteristics, his general preferences also play an important role. Before buying, watch your dog a few times as it sleeps to determine its preferred sleeping position.
For Which Dogs is an Orthopedic Dog Bed Recommended?
An orthopedic dog bed is characterized by its special structure. In contrast to “normal” dog baskets, an orthopedic dog bed consists of special foam. This so-called viscoelastic foam, also known as memory foam, adapts to the shape of the body and thus ensures that the support points are relieved of pressure. In addition, the dog’s spine is kept anatomically correct when lying on its side. By relieving the joints and spine, an orthopedic dog bed has a pain-relieving effect and promotes healthy blood circulation.
An orthopedic dog bed is particularly suitable for older dogs, dogs with joint diseases, or large and heavy dogs. Older dogs often develop joint or spine problems such as osteoarthritis or spondylosis. This is where an orthopedic dog bed helps with its pressure-relieving and therefore pain-relieving properties. The same goes for younger dogs with joint conditions like HD or ED. Here, too, the joints are relieved by the special foam. But even if your dog does not yet have joint disease, an orthopedic dog bed can be useful, for example, if your dog is very large and heavy. These dogs are at higher risk of developing joint disease and an orthopedic dog bed can help preventative. Of course, even completely healthy small dogs are sure to find an orthopedic dog bed comfortable.
Cozy Sleeping Places for Cats
Cats are real connoisseurs and love to doze off and relax – of course, a cuddly favorite place should not be missing in the initial equipment for the cat. So that your house lioness has a relaxing retreat for a peaceful sleep, there are a number of accessories that you can get. But be warned, many a kitten has spurned the most expensive cat bed and preferred an – for us humans – unusual or even uncomfortable place such as a box or a narrow, hard window sill.
But cozy cat pillows and beds are also very popular with our cats. When choosing a bed, don’t primarily pay attention to the appearance, but rather to the quality and size of the product – after all, your cat should be comfortable and not injure itself on poorly processed edges. Of course, it’s not just lying comfort that plays an important role – cleaning should also be quick and easy.
The Optimal Location for the Bed for Dogs and Cats
The dog enjoys company – especially that of “his” human. It is therefore important to allow your darling to spend time near you at all times. If possible, set up the dog bed in the room in which you spend a lot of time and make sure that the area is protected from drafts. Under no circumstances are hallways or passage areas suitable as locations for the dog sleeping area, as your dog does not get enough rest there and is constantly disturbed. He shouldn’t have to sleep by the window or near a heater either.