Would I benefit to buy this bed now for a new lab puppy or is it primarily for older dogs with orthopedic problems
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I think it will Benicia any dog at any age. They are made well so it should last a long time like a real mattress would. It is essentially the same as a human mattress it's made in the USA. I've washed mine twice (the cover) and it is very durable denim
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Virginia this is an excellent bed and I would think it would be good for all ages. Even without arthritic conditions dogs benefit from a good bed as witnessed by rough dry spots that some dogs get from lying on hard surfaces. However, I do agree with one of the other answers that you might want to wait to see how much your pup chews or what he chews on before spending so mu ch money on a bed.
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Virginia this is an excellent bed and I would think it would be good for all ages. Even without arthritic conditions dogs benefit from a good bed as witnessed by rough dry spots that some dogs get from lying on hard surfaces. However, I do agree with one of the other answers that you might want to wait to see how much your pup chews or what he chews on before spending so much money on a bed.
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This would be an excellent bed for a puppy or young dog. Since your dog will be large, it's best to start taking care of his joints with good support now. Also, you want your new puppy to be comfortable! The cover is pretty sturdy, and you can always cover it with a blanket or beach towel if needed.
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I think you need to look at the more durable beds. It is instinct for a puppy to chew "anything". This bed is soft and comfortable, but could not withstand chewing. Good luck, puppies are worth it;)
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Hi KathyI think that this bed would be plenty large enough for your 85lb Lab. My 60lb pointer looks so small on it when he is curled up but the width is nice for his long length when he stretches out. My 75lb Catahoula bulldog also has plenty of room on it, curled or stretches out. Of the 3 beds that I recently purchased this one is the favorite of the pointer.When I talked to the company they were going to make another size ( I think larger)
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I had a 80lb lab in my hound about and it was a good size, not too much room to move around, which you don't want. I also had a piece of plywood cut to place under the pad for extra support, which I would recommend.
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The bed works great for either my 12 OR my 25 pd, dogs, but not both of them. Would be a huge waste of money for you.
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It is not as thick as the Big Barker but if you are interested in the orthopedic bed by doggonit I would get the 4.5 GEL Memory Foam. It is a great bed and the gel helps regulate the temperature. I am very happy with mine and so are my best friends! I use a doggie blanket on top of it so that I don't have to wash the zipper cover.
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I don't think you will be disappointed. My dog is only 3 years old and has had bad rear knees and hips. Too much that surgery is not an option. So now she is at least comfortable. Keeping her weight down helps too. I'm in Newport Beach, Ca. So nice to talk to someone half way around the world. It's 83 and sunny here today.
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It is certainly a comfy bed and has proven beneficial for my dog; however, I am not a vet and cannot give any valid advice. I hope your pup does well, I have a mini hotdog too. good luck.
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I did not order this type of bed rather a different one by Armarkat. I have Chihuahuas and they really like it. I have hardwood floors also & it's thick enough with a no slip bottom. You can always fold a small blanket and place on top for added padding, comfort & warmth. I do when ever it is cold. I hope this helped.
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Orvis or Mammoth dog beds both do some very good memory foam orthopaedic beds suitable for dogs with arthritis and hip problems.
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This is no misprinty.We have a Yellow Lab that is 10 years old nd has the normal, big dog, hip problems. My Granddaughter,a vet, suggested to give the tripple strength and we have done that for about a year. Sunny, the Lab, does a lot better now and shows almost no leg or hip problems.I give her 4 a day. She weighs abour 82 lbs.
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We got ours for a pit bull puppy too. We got medium so a pet bed with side bolsters (to make puppy feel secure) is would fit inside
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I think it would be fine for a dog of that weight and age. Although it's very comfy, it's still thin enough for older dogs to easily get up and down from. I have a bloodhound and she's very big and absolutely loves this bed.
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This will not work for a great pyranese. A great pyranese is not a 110lb dog lol. They can get to 200lbs. I know bc I have one. They become larger than a great dane. Look for a larger size but go with this kind of bed. I've read all the information and these are even rated as one of the top orthopedic dog beds 2015. Hopefully the price will stay the same.
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The bed certainly would not fight her ... I'm just kidding around. I have a standard poodle that weighs 51 lbs and Pit-bull that weighs 70 lbs. They share one of the two beds that I bought when they sleep in our bedroom, so unless she is disproportionate she will definitely fit. As far as the foam is concerned, I am not sure how much it helps in regards to bones and pains for dogs. I do know that they sleep better than they have on any non orthopedic bed and now they both seem to be too good for the ground. I hope this answers your question.
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We bought our bed for our 13 year old yellow lab. He is kind of gimped up. He is a pretty big boy. Weighs about 115 lbs. I can tell you he LOVES his XL bed. We have the large size for our Aussie and our lab sleeps on that one also. He loves them both.
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It should not be a problem for most dogs. A super tiny dog with a hip issue might have a problem. My large dogs love their beds.