Is this type of bed good for older dogs with some arthritis? Has anyone whose dog has arthritis tried this and a memory foam bed?
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I bought both this and a memory foam bed for my 12 year old Maine Coon cat since he has always loved laying in pet beds, but has been doing it less and I could tell he wasn't as comfortable as he use to be in his old one. He's 25 pounds and fits on the small cot perfectly, his old man bones seem to do well on this, since he either laying on this or his memory foam bed. Here is the memory foam bed I bought for him: Milliard Premium Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Bed with Anti-Microbial Waterproof Non-slip Cover, Small 24x18x4 in
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My dog is 4, with no arthritis. When I first got this bed, he would never get on it. Then, I thought why not make it comfy. I put a folded quilt on top, and now I can't keep him off of it. He loves it. I love it because he's off the ground.
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One of my dogs has arthritis and seems to manage this bed, though carefully, and as long as he goes from a long side. The protruding legs tripped him up when we first got one. That may also be a factor of age. He is 75# and 14+ years old. He does take an anti-inflammatory for his arthritis.
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I have a 5yr old 139lb Saint Bernard that uses this cot in the yard so she isn't laying in the grass! Great product! I purchased a Kong Memory Foam pad for her crate elsewhere and she loves it. Even though she doesn't have arthritis I would say it would be good for one that does.
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the two mixed together should be ok.. though keep in mind the height and the step up the dog has to make. They do make heated beds (not this company) which may also be a thought
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My dog is heavy (120 lbs) and about 8-9 years old. She loved jumping over the bar, but it made her arthritis worse. I read (later) that overweight dogs shouldn't do that. I didn't try any of the other stuff and I'm not sure how tall Leah is so I can't really answer for the rest of the stuff. I gave the set to a friend with a smaller dog and her dog loved it all and even slept inside the tube.
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This bed is made with high quality memory foam and at 4 inches thick, provides good support. It is the best dog bed I have ever purchased and is holding up well after 10 months. I think it is a very good choice for your dog.
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My two dogs that total right at 200 lbs total both sleep on it. I am not sure how it will stand the test of time..but after about a month I am not seeing indentations on the foam or anything...I am very pleased with the bed and considering buying one for my younger grandbabies when they come over as they love to lay on it with the dogs anyway.
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I purchased this bed for my son's dog. The dog is 6 yrs old andis very comfortable sleeping on the be. He took to it in about10 minutes. He seems very comfortable and the bed came with3 covers and one of the covers has been washed. The past bedwas aweful and this one is standing up to his 65 lbs. I wouldpurchased another if and when needed. Made by a youngmanufacturer in Calif. which I did not know when I bought it.
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I'm not familiar with the other bed. My young growing 80 Rottweiler loves it. She did manage to rip the zipper on the cover but I just layer blankets. I know she prefers it because she wants to sleep at the side if my bed. But I've placed her bed outside my sliding glass door on the deck. Every night she attempts to stick it out n sleep on the floor. But always ends up on her bed outside. She sleeps very soundly on this bed. Other places she's constantly repositioning herself. The ten yr warranty sold me. But watching her love it made me love it. A 4 inch layer wouldn't give her the support.
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Gel foam is really not a foam. It is encapsulated get that is placed on the surface of the foam. Memory foam is heat sensitive, so body heat causes that foam to soften and conform to the body shape. I have no idea which would be best for your dog. We have a memory foam bed for our arthritic dog, but that does not mean it is the best.
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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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Hello Jerold, I purchased this bed & I love it. It supports my back tremendously. I have mild athritis & it helps relieve all my neck & back pains. I am pretty sure this memory foam mattress will withstand any weight since it's flexibly cushiony that sinks to ur shape & weight. It has no weight limits as long as u aren't rough in bed if u know what I mean lol jk It's an amazing comfortable bed for any shape size or weight. Hope u enjoy this bed. Best wishes, CC
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I really can't say specifically about Hip Problems however My RottiHound Mix has used the Bed extensively with a CCL injury even after TPLO Surgery with beneficial effects. From what I have seen I am sold on the Bed. I only wish I had purchased the extra large instead of the large for when she chooses to fully stretch out.
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I think so because my dog is 95 lbs and the xlarge is big enough for me and her. And it's really not much difference between the 2 sizes , but in my opinion yes. These beds are really nice too!
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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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no i have not. i have three greyhounds and i have 4 of these beds and 2 from another company. i have 2 of the memory foam beds for about 2 years and they are as good as they were when i bought them. the other beds from another company are sinking in the middle. i bought two more of these beds this year and the older ones are as nice as the new ones. i would buy them again but each dog has two beds each now. lol
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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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I bought this bed twice! It took it about two months for my dogs to destroy both! I found an expensive alternative though, but it's awesome! Look up kuranda.com. Chew proof!! We've had this bed for six months, they have been able to do anything to it! Easy to clean too. Good luck! -Linda Alstott
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I have an 85 lb 8 year old German Shepard who likes her bed and a 2 year old who doesn't care too much for it because it isn't long enough for him to stretch out on it without his head laying on the floor. If you could get a larger size, I think your dog would be more comfortable
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I used my old base. It worked fine but I don't know if the memory foam would work. You might try it and if it doesn't box springs aren't too expensive.