7 Things You Should Know to Choose the Best Dog Bed
Can you imagine your life without a comfy bed to crawl into each night? Your dog’s bed should be a haven and a place they can spend a good deal of time. It needs to be sturdy, comfortable, safe and of course easy to clean and resistant to parasites.
Be that as it may, what sort of bed would it be advisable for you to purchase for your dog? All things considered, dog beds arrive in a cluster of sizes, styles and shapes.
When looking for a dog bed, we recommend you ensure that the bed you choose meets the following criteria:
1. Made of non-toxic materials. Synthetic products including stain-proofing and flame retardant chemicals may harm your dog. This is particularly important if your dog has sensitive skin or allergies and who may chew their bed! When you first bring your dog bed home give it a good wash to remove any residues from processing.
2. Non-skid bottom. A moving dog bed not only poses a risk of injury to your dog but can also become a trip hazard around the home. You can use non-slip matting if the bed doesn’t have its own non-slip base.
3. Easy to clean. If you have a smaller dog, buy a bed you can throw into the washing machine on a hot cycle over 60°C. This will kill flea eggs and dust mites. If can also be recommended to pop it in the sun to dry. If you can’t wash the bed, make sure the cover is washable or the bed can be hosed off and put in the sun to dry.
4. Warm or elevated. If you live in a cold area or your dog sleeps outside, an insulated bottom or an elevated bed is ideal to get your pet off the cold ground.
5. Water repellent. Many beds have a water-repellent cover, particularly useful for pets that head off to bed after getting wet. You can also keep a collection of old towels to throw over the bed if your pet is a little soggy.
6. Indestructible. This is important that we dedicated an article to reviewing the best indestructible dog beds. Particularly for puppies or those that chew, ensure the bed is tough, there are no parts that can be chewed and swallowed and for the chewers, avoid heated beds!
7. Big enough to stretch out fully. You will need something that will allow your dog to stretch out when it is hot, or curl up when it is cold. If your dog is young, ensure you are getting something that will fit when he is fully grown.
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