Dogs Bed

Why Do Sponge Dog Beds Drive Dogs Crazy?
And WHY do they keep putting sponge in most dog beds?
Every breed of dog I have ever had wants to tear up, and sometimes eat the sponge in her or his dog bed? Is it the petroleum base used for sponge?
I have to use a wool blanket or an outdoor dog bed with natural chips inside to have it last more than a week.

I don't know, but I'm glad to know it's not just my dog that hates them. One bed looked like it had recycled foam in it, so maybe it retained some scent from wherever it was used first. But she has a problem with new foam too. I just use an old bedspread doubled over twice for her bed now.

She is already on prescription meds from the vet, and doing ok most days. Will massaging the afflicted shoulder help? If so what's the best way to massage a dogs shoulder? I use heating pads and she has a heated orthopedic bed, but was wondering if there was anything else that might help my girl?
She is such a wonderful dog and I want to make her senior years as comfortable as possible. So any suggestions or websites with good tips to relieve discomfort would be wonderful.

YES!!! Massaging helps! My dogs are getting older and its like when you get your feet rubbed after a long day, they like their feet rubbed too, Massage it, but not to hard! Hope she feels better

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PetSmart was founded in 1990 and opened its first Pet Food Warehouse stores in the Phoenix area the following year. Through several mergers and acquisitions, PetSmart expanded in the early- and late-1990s across the U.S. and into Canada, and entered online retailing through a partnership with Idealab in 1999.

In early 2000, PetSmart remodeled most of its store in a plan they called “Eagle” which changed many of its stores from a front-half storefront, back-half warehouse feel to an all-over standard retail market, in hopes of not intimidating customers.

In August 2005, the company announced that it was rebranding its name from PetsMart to PetSmart. This move is designed to emphasize its evolution from a pet supply store to a solutions-oriented company.

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Petsmart Dog products
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I have been told by my Veterinarian to purchase a durable dog bed and I wasn't sure on who has the best pet memory foams dog beds for orthopedic conditions in my older dog buddy.
Does anyone know more about K9 orthopedics and can refer me to a truly orthopedic ped bed and maybe a Pet travel bed?
Thanks,
Cindy

There is a company in Orange County, California that has Veterinarian approved pet bedding products with lots of cool information and video testimonies. Here is their link www.OCK9.com We have purchased from them a few times now not to expensive and great customer service. Hope this is helpful, Mark

I have a 7 year old german shepherd she weighs about 100lbs. i have been looking for a bed that is comes clean, is washable, durable and wont get all flat. if anyone has a big dog and has found a really great dog bed. let me know what it is. she doesnt like laying on the floor, she tries to lay on a pile of clothes or a pillow if on the floor. i need one big enough for her to lay all the way out. please give me your advice,links etc. Thanks

I have a 1 year old great dane mixed with a bull mastiff and he did the same thing. But we gave him 2 sleeping bags to lay on and hes happy lol. We couldnt find a big bed for him. try blankets she might lay on that. gl

I want to make my small dog (bichon-poodle mix) a do bed for Christmas and I know I’m making it mostly out of denim. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for anything to do past that.

I was thinking about making it look like a real bed so if anyone has any ideas for that post it too. Thanks ahead of time <3
Aww, my dog sleeps with me during the night but sometimes she jumps off and I want her to have that option too

This is no doubt not the answer you want. I have a 9 yr old Westie and I am afriad a bit like ‘Mi casa es su casa”, slightlty different translation but ‘My bed is his’. Yes! he shares my bed and there is nothing in this world more comforting than him sliding under the bed clothes and thumping his warm back right next to mine. Okay I know I am a saddo but I love him to bits!!!

My dog sleeps in her kennel at night. I buy dog beds for her to sleep on and everytime I do that she tears it up in there. I wake up only to find her bed in shreds inside her kennel. But when she sleeps in there for a nap during the day nothing happens. It's cold now and she still chews up her bed and I feel so bad because she's probably cold, but not matter how many beds I get her the same thing happens. What can I do so that she doesn't chew up her bed when she sleeps at night?

Well, let me see. Maybe just give her a blanket of some sort that she doesn't have to tear up. All dogs usually scratch and dig to make a place to sleep. So, don't buy another bed, Put blankets in or even soft large towels that are easily washed when they get dirty. I use any old blankets or rugs or towels for my dog. He likes to scratch. But then he sleeps with me at night so he has it made. He still scratches before he lays down. It could be that she is bored from the long night and does this because she has nothing to keep her busy. Give her a rawhide chew at night to keep her busy. Good luck.

I already wash the bedding once a month, and bathe my babies regularly. Its not a matter of diet or health…….
That being said, can I use baking soda in the wash with the dog beds to give them a deodorizing boost?

If so, for only two beds, how much do I use? Can I use my detergent too? How about fabric softener? Do I need to do an extra rinse to get it all out? Any draw backs to using it on dog bedding?

Thankyou!!!
Dot: How much? do I add it to the wash with soap, or to the rinse cycle?

Yes you can add baking soda to the wash. It won't cause any negative effects on the pups. Add 1/2 cup to the wash cycle, with the soap. I would recommend using a detergent that is mild, such as a free & clear or one without fragrances. I would not recommend fabric softener as many dogs can be allergic to it, also it will take the bedding longer to dry completely. An extra rinse will not be required to get out the baking soda.