This independent organization is devoted to providing the public with quality assurance and timely information on animal wellness issues. They give their Seal of Approval to products they deem to meet their standards of quality and effectiveness, after rigorous in-house testing. In fact, the CEO and President of Animal Wellness has a Buddy Bed is his office for his Labrador Retriever.

Please see the other awards and recognition Buddy Beds has received.

Perfect for older dogs suffering from canine arthritis, hip dysplasia, and joint issues. An exceptional bed for larger or overweight dogs. The memory foam in our orthopedic dog bed reacts to your Buddy's body temperature and weight to conform exactly to every curve and angle. By reacting to a very specific range of temperatures, the memory foam becomes soft where you want it -- and firm where you need it. Supporting your Buddy's body in perfect alignment! Helping your dog to remain pain-free and active longer.

Buddy Beds are designed for older dogs that need that extra joint support and comfort. Traditional dog beds with traditional materials create pressure points that cut off circulation preventing blood flow through the joint. It is just like oil in a car, the blood flowing through the joint lubricates the joint. Memory foam eliminates ALL of those painful pressure point -- allowing the blood to continuously lubricate the joint as your Buddy rests or sleeps upon their Buddy Bed. You will see as your dog uses their memory foam dog bed, they will not be as stiff and sore in the mornings after sleeping.

Painful pressure points build up, and that is why pets (and humans) toss and turn to find a more comfortable position. Studies have show memory foam to reduce tossing and turning in humans by 90%. Buddy Beds orthopedic memory foam dog beds mold and contours to your Buddy's body, relieving those painful pressure points that cut off circulation.

Memory foam is graded by density. All foam is defined by a series of numbers that reflect the weight and compression rations of a square foot of foam. Most common in the industry for testing purposes, is a piece of foam 4" X 12" X 12 feet square. Precision equipment is used in determining these ratios.

Memory foam is graded by density. It is stated in terms of "lbs." The higher the number the higher the quality and the firmer the foam will be.


Common Memory Foam on the market today:

• 3lb. density - this is an adequate quality, but often loses its memory over time. Many cheaper memory foam dog beds use this foam - that is what keeps their cost down.
  


• 4lb. density - if you have a memory foam topper on your bed -- it is most likely a 4 lb. density
  


• 5lb. density - this is the highest quality available in the market. It is the firmest of the memory foams. This is the only quality memory foam Buddy Beds uses for our orthopedic memory foam dog beds!

Did you know that some memory foam manufacturers can take the scrap or defective memory foam and re-grind the memory foam?

This reground memory foam is a very inexpensive memory foam that some dog bed manufacturers use to keep the price so low. But just as in all things when you cut corners, this memory foam does not last. Over time is begins to crumble and disintegrate. And, you can imagine what kind of 'memory' this dog bed has!

Plus, more importantly during the time your dog is using this inferior memory foam dog bed -- they are not receiving the support and comfort they might have if you had put them a quality grade memory foam dog bed. Remember, there are reasons that certain memory foam dog beds cost so little.

Buddy Beds uses a safe, non-toxic memory foam which is a more expensive memory foam. (Read more about our factory in the section below). Our memory foam is certified non-toxic. If you have a question if the memory foam being used is non-toxic -- ask for the certification of the memory foam. Many are claiming their memory foam to be non-toxic - but it needs to be certified. Ask specifically who is certifying the memory foam. It needs to be certified by a reputable, recognizable, governmental authority. Anyone can claim their memory foam is non-toxic -- but it needs to be certified non-toxic memory foam. PERIOD.

In this difficult economy, we are see lots of large corporations, who specialties are other things, get into the 'dog bed business' because they know we love our dogs and will spend money to give them the qualtiy of life they deserve -- regardless of the economy. It is well known that the pet products business is considered 'recession proof', and for that reason and could be a lucrative venture. Sadly, there is not the concern for quality but the desire for profitability -- and we are seeing many of the 'wholesale' or 'discount' dog bed manufacturers cut corners.

Ask these 'wholesale' dog bed companies how long they have been making memory foam dog beds. . .and, do they make other memory foam products than dog beds? If so, do they use the same memory foam in all their products? Are memory foam 'seconds' from their other manufacturing lines used in their dog beds?

Here is interesting quote from an article on how memory foam manufacturers can cut corners: "I also was cautioned about manufacturers who unload bad pours of foam on unsuspecting customers in order to recoup their costs in pouring this foam." . . .and . . ."And, like all things, if the price seems too good, it may well be an indication that something isn't right and the foam may not be up to the advertised specifications.".

Read the whole article: How Some Memory Foam Dog Beds Use Poor Quality Memory Foam

Buddy Beds was one of the first memory foam dog bed manufacturers. All we make is Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Beds - nothing else. We continue to be a family owned business who consider our pets to be members of our families. Our reputation has been built on quality, safety, comfort, and customer service. We would never, ever sell a product that could be harmful

Here is a link to our Mission Statement: Mission and Philosophy.
And. . .Please read our testimonials: Happy Customers



Want to read how 'wholesale' or 'discount' memory foam manufacturers can cut corners?:
Not All Memory Foam is Created Equal - Quality Shortcuts Memory Foam Manufacturers Can Take

Like all things, there are good overseas factories which sell a superior product, and then there are inferior factories that do in fact cut corners.

We at Buddy Beds COULD make our dog beds with memory foam made in the USA - yet, here is why we do not.

Buddy Beds has been fortunate enough to enter into a partnership with one of the largest, most respected baby products company. Our memory foam comes from the factory in China that only makes memory foam for baby products (and us). We want the same safety and security we offer our babies . . .for our dogs as well.

The factory we work with has been certified to produce a safe, non-toxic product. The factory is audited and approved by Bureau Veritas, an accredited third party testing laboratory approved by the U.S. Government (CPSIA Act of 2008). This factory is audited once a year by Bureau Veritas as mandated by Babies R Us, as they manufacture BRU branded products.

The key requirements in these audits are:

• Facilities
• Organization
• Production and quality
• Safety compliance testing
• Working conditions

In addition, our memory foam complies to CA 117 Flammability and CPSIA Phthalate requirements.

Interestingly, much of the memory foam manufactured in the USA does not live up to these exacting standards. So don't be fooled, just because it is made in the USA doesn't necessarily mean it is a high quality memory foam.

Working with this respected factory allows us to buy a superior memory foam at a reasonable price. So rest assured, our memory foam contains no components or chemicals that could pose a health hazard to your dog!

• Shredded memory foam!!! (Used by a large national name starting with an "o")
• High memory fiber fill
• Egg crate foam
• Convoluted foam
• Medical grade hospital foam
• 'High density' foam (what is that?)
• Foam chips
• Recycled fiber
• Batting
• Cedar
• Polyester fiber

Technology has introduced numerous high performance fabrics that are waterproof, breathable, and flexible -- often used in performance outwear or tents. Our unique fabric liner protects the memory foam from:

• liquids,
• stains,
• and odors.

Memory foam is clearly a more expensive foam, but like all foams, it's porous and will absorb liquids. We use our waterproof liner to protect your dog beds memory foam so it will have a longer life. No other pet bed manufacturer takes this important step. It is our exclusive patented process!

Yet it is important that the liner 'breathe' -- this maintains cushion loft for your Buddy's comfort.

Due to the liner, Buddy Beds are:

• anti-bacterial,
• anti-microbial,
• anti-static,
• anti-dust mite, and
• hypoallergenic.

We know that you are investing in an expensive pet bed and we want it to last. This bed is different, and better. . .and yes, worth the price. Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten. Buddy Beds strives to construct the premier quality pet bed on the market - not the cheapest!

If Buddy Beds just used memory foam alone, the longer your dog is resting or sleeping on the dog bed -- the deeper he/she would sink into the memory foam-- until ultimately hitting the floor creating a pressure point and defeating the whole purpose of the memory foam. This is known as "bottoming out".

The supporting foam prevents your Buddy from dropping down to the floor. This is an expensive, yet critical and essential, step to make the memory foam dog beds function properly.

See what happens when we place a 12 pound bowling ball on a memory foam dog bed made only of memory foam compared to a Buddy Bed with supporting foam: Click To Watch Comparison Video.

My beloved Webster is 105 pounds. He is still on one of the original Buddy Beds from when I started this company 4 years ago -- them memory foam has not lost any of its memory! Before that, I was buying him a bed from a well known national name(at over $100 a bed)every 6-9 months because they would mush out. Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.

And your Buddy know when his/her dog bed supports their backs and joints, insulates them from drafty floors, give a feeling of warmth and security, and most of all takes away the pain.