Questions & Answers
Question: Who needs an Orthopedic Dog Bed?
Older dogs, dogs with arthritis and dogs suffering from degenerative conditions like Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, all share one thing in common - joint pain. Joint pain causes your Buddy to loose mobility, and lowers his/her quality of life. Orthopedic dog beds may help preserve an affected dog's remaining mobility, adding months or perhaps even a few more years to his/her life.
Orthopedic dog beds can also be beneficial to dogs recovering from accidental injury or surgery. When pressure points are elimiated circulation is impoved, which aids the healing process.
Even healthy dogs can benefit from the use of orthopedic dog beds. Less time spent on hard surfaces can help prevent some joint problems from taking hold. Consider orthopedic dog beds as part of a proactive program to extend your dogs health well into his senior years.
Question: What are the signs your dog may need an orthopedic dog bed?
Does your Buddy display one or more of these signs:
- Stiffness after laying down
- Limping/stiffness after excercise or play
- Slow, ginger movements
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Difficulty jumping
- Inability to run
These are all classic signs of orthopedic problems such as luxating patellas(bad knee joints) canine hip and elbow dysplasia, spinal problems and arthritis. Dogs displaying these symptoms should not be subjected to laying on hard cold floors which only worsen the symptoms.
Question: What makes a dog bed an orthopedic dog bed?
Ordinary dog beds ususally use fiber fill for cushioning. Fiber fill is great for a while, but it quickly packs down with repeated use and washings creating pressure points - no longer providing the required comfort or support. BuddyBeds orthopedic memory foam dog beds make use of the highest quality memory foam to provide excellent cushioning and the elimination of pressure points for dogs with joint pain. Pets arise less stiff, since those painful pressure points are now relieved.
Question: How do I know what size orthopedic memory foam dog bed to choose for my Buddy?
Choosing the perfect size orthopedic dog bed is actually a matter of personal perference or the size dog bed your Buddy has been used to. Every dog/cat is different. First we recomment measuring the size of the dog bed your Buddy has been using. Then choose a similar size orthopedic dog bed from Buddy Beds. If your Buddy is larger than the average size dog, you may wish to purchase a large size. If you are still not sure, measure your Buddy from head to toe in his/her favorite sleeping position. If your Buddy loves to stretch out. . .add a few extra inches. If your Buddy is a snuggler, the Snuggle Buddy style orthopedic dog bed is perfect. FYI, our best selling orthopedic memory foam dog bed is the medium rectangular.
Question: Do I order a rectangular or a round orthopedic memory foam dog bed for my Buddy?
Our rectangular orthopedic memory foam dog bed offers excellent comfort and support. A favorite for those dogs and cats who love to stetch out. If your Buddy loves to curl, then a round is perfect offering more back support to the curvature of the spine. Buddys who love to snuggle appreciate our SnuggleBuddy doughnut-shaped orthopedic dog bed with the outer snuggle wall and the inner 'doughnut hole' filled with the orthopedic memory foam.
Question: What are my fabric choices?
Our traditional Buddy Beds use:
Denim - 14oz prewashed, preshrunk denim (a heavier denim than your favorite jeans!)
Sherpa - Malden Mills PolarFleece Sherpa (otherwise know as faux sheepskin)
Our Snuggle Buddys use:
The finest quality fleece on the market.
Check our shopping cart for the current color choices.
Question: My dog sleeps in the bed with me, why should I buy an expensive orthopedic dog bed?
You may be asking yourself, why should I provide my dog a bed, when his ancestors slept outside. . .or my Buddy sleeps with me in my bed? A dog bed provides a place for your dog to call his own where he can routinely nest. Having a place of his own helps your dog feel safe and protected. An orthopedic dog bed also keeps your dog warm and comfortable while relieving painful pressure points. Floors are hard and cold. Dog beds are warm, soft and fluffly. If you train your dog properly, you can train him to sleep on his bed and stay off your bed and your furniture. Of course, many people prefer to allow their dogs on their furniture. Sleeping with your dog can add wonderful bonding time to your relationship. Allowing your dog on the couch with you can also strengthen your bond as it allows for extra cuddling time. Remember, dogs are pack animals and prefer to stay close to their pack members.
Question: Where do I place my orthopedic memory foam dog bed?
Ask five different dog owners where they place their dog beds, and you may get five different answers. The key is to make sure your dog sleeps in an area that is away from drafts and hot spots and out of high traffic areas. You want your dog to feel safe and protected while he/she is sleeping.
Some owners have dog beds located throughout the house, so that their dogs have several choices where to sleep and many confortable spots to lie down.
Question: Are Buddy Beds chew proof?
Buddy Beds are made with the highest quality materials on the market and designed to last. However, there is nothing available that is truly chew proof. Chewing is a habit that must be stopped on all accounts. . dogs can chew through wood and car tires if you let them. Buddy Beds warrenty does not cover chewing.
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