Tucking Fido Into His Own Bed At Night
Every night as you nestle under the covers, aren't you
comfortable in the security of your own bed? Perhaps your dog joins you
on the bed, but deep in your heart you know that the dog should have a
bed of its own. A bed is an important item for your dog to have,
independent of its breed, age, or health.
A dog bed provides your cherished friend with essential
creature comforts. First of all, a bed provides the dog with a place all
its own and this provides a needed feeling of security. The softness of
the dog bed cushions the dog's joints just as a human bed cushions our
joints.
The dog bed also keeps the dog off the cold and possibly
drafty floor, adding warmth and insulation. The dog bed assists with the
problem of dog hair in various places in the house. Since dogs prefer to
sleep on their own bed, the dog hair and dirt will be on the dog bed and
not the couch. Besides helping to keep the pet off of the furniture, the
dog bed also helps to prevent stress and injury to the dog's joints that
may be caused by jumping on and off the furniture. When you provide your
dog with a bed of its own, you will find that it will become your pet's
favorite place to sleep.
A few guidelines to follow when selecting the right
bed for your canine fall into these common categories:
-The fashion that fits Fido's size
-The model that accommodates Fido's sleeping mannerism
-The bed filling that suits Fido's breed and age Nearly all breeds and
sizes of dogs are suited for the traditional flat, rectangular cozy
dog bed. The filing doesn't have to be one type; it varies among
polyester fill, shredded form, and solid foam. It can even be a fragrant
cedar chip. The sleeping manner that best matches your dog with this bed
resembles the "stretched out and on his side" formation. How do you know
your dog can fit in this bed? Measure your dog stretched out and add
another 12 inches.
An oval nesting bed with high sides and a pillow
interior is a favorite of smaller breeds that like to sleep in a curled
up position. Frequently a nesting bed is made of a sheepskin style
material for extra snuggle appeal. Larger hound breeds also love sleep
curled up and appreciate a soft round bed with or without sides. To buy
the right size of cuddle bed, measure your dog while it is curled up and
add 7 inches.
The cause of many older dogs' ill health is due to
arthritic joints. For these loveable pets, an orthopedic bed will
feel like a stress reliever. The bed's high quality foam inside is just
the extra support many dogs need. For some recommended orthopedic beds,
a box spring adds a construction element that is often seen in your
regular mattress. A wide selection of shapes and sizes are available to
fit your dog's sleeping preference and size.
No matter what style of dog bed that you select, be sure
that the covers are washable. It is important to keep your pet's bedding
clean from accumulated dog hair, oils, and dirt so that your dog sleeps
in sanitary conditions.
