How firm is it? I am concerned about our dog (15 yrs old) getting in and out since she has a hard time and looses her balance on her soft bed.
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Tough question to answer. I got this bed for my dog after he started having hip problems... I actually ended up having his hip replaced. He's 9 years old and absolutely loves the bed, so much so I bought another one to place in a different part of the house. The bed is a mix between firm and soft. Its actually similar to a temperpedic (sp) bed for humans. He doesn't seem to have trouble getting off of it, but it may be a bit soft for your dog if she has balance issues. Long story short, I would buy it and check it out... I've recommended the bed to a few of my friends who have dogs and they all love it as well. I hope that helps. Tough question to answer. I got this bed for my dog after he started having hip problems... I actually ended up having his hip replaced. He's 9 years old and absolutely loves the bed, so much so I bought another one to place in a different part of the house. The bed is a mix between firm and soft. Its actually similar to a temperpedic (sp) bed for humans. He doesn't seem to have trouble getting off of it, but it may be a bit soft for your dog if she has balance issues. Long story short, I would buy it and check it out... I've recommended the bed to a few of my friends who have dogs and they... » Read More Tough question to answer. I got this bed for my dog after he started having hip problems... I actually ended up having his hip replaced. He's 9 years old and absolutely loves the bed, so much so I bought another one to place in a different part of the house. The bed is a mix between firm and soft. Its actually similar to a temperpedic (sp) bed for humans. He doesn't seem to have trouble getting off of it, but it may be a bit soft for your dog if she has balance issues. Long story short, I would buy it and check it out... I've recommended the bed to a few of my friends who have dogs and they all love it as well. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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It is very soft but provides support because as the material compresses it gets firmer. It's only a couple inches thick and the good thing about it is that it keeps it shape perfectly so the dog won't get stuck on any lumps etc. overall a great bed and the cover material has held up well under pretty rough indoor use.
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My 12 year old girl who suffers from severe arthritis loves it. I have 4 of them for 5 dogs. They all like them and the old girl has no trouble getting off hers.
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It is very firm, and molds to the body when they lay on it. It's perfect for large dogs and older dogs who need the support. It's feels like a high quality memory foam mattress
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I don't think she will have a hard time getting in and out. Our dog is 13 1/2 and he loves it. Actually I am thinking it would be easier than a soft bed, since she won't sink down when stepping on it. Our Barney does not like changes, and he was used to soft beds, so at first he was skeptical to lay on it, but I simply removed the old one. Now, I think it's his favorite.
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We have three Bichon Frise 'kids'. They all use the large bed. They are young and light in weight. They have no problem using this bed. It has maintained its firmness. We have had it for several months. Maybe if your dog is very heavy it might have an issue with its paws leaving a quick (not lasting) imprint on the bed, but not the cover. I would recommend giving it a try.
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The consistency is like a normal memory foam pad. It will indent and mold to your dogs form for a comfortable bed, but the places that are not being laid on remain fairly rigid. When your dog moves or gets up from the bed the areas that molded to your dog while she was laying there spring back to normal within a few seconds. I would say your dog shouldn't experience anymore difficulty getting out of this bed as opposed to getting up off of the floor.
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Good morning L.M., I would say it is about a medium firmness. We have had it for several months now and it is still comfortable to my son. I was worried that after a while he would feel the slats through it, but that hasn't happened. Overall it is a great buy.
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My dog did not even go near the bed when I first got it. I was thinking about giving it away, then one day my cat who weighs about 5 lbs was on it, so I said I will keep it even if she is the only one who gets on it. My dog (who is 117 pounds) still does not regularly get on it, but since she has about three beds, three couches and a love seat that she can get on, why would she. I got it because she is a mastiff and I know they sometimes develop hip problems, so I thought this would help her.
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It isn't firm. It won't be like a firm foam mattress. It has some give and softness to it.
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Hi. My daughter said "It is squishy, but will still support you if you fall. ". Hope this helps.
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I would say so. My lab is 70lbs and the bed shows no signs of losing its shape or stiffness.
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My dog is about 21 pounds and he can lay down in it. The weight does not seem to be an issue. Hope this helps
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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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Unfortunately the mattress is not firm. But we placed blankets down and swaddle her. She is now 4 months and just moving out of bassinet. I love it and think it's worth the money. My parents didn't like it because they wanted something bigger. But it's easy to move and place next to bed because of the height
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My dog likes to dig a nest in hers, and the bed is perfect for that. It is soft and floofy, and i can plump it back up, but not especially supportive.
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I believe you would still find the bed very firm. It is on my son"s bed and he described it like this yesterday, "if I lay there long enough, it will mould to my body but if I roll over, I feel like I am on a table.". I believe we will be removing the topper this weekend. He finds the mattress softer without it. spend a little bit more money and get a better quality one
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It is fairly firm.our 4 yr. Old grandson can bounce just fine. If you hang onto the handle you can balance better & jump higher. Very sturdy.
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I have a 15 pound dog and it is just right. He can turn around and lie down comfortably but not.to much extra room..I think he likes the size...not for paying but perfect for sleeping and travel
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Hello Nisha-I purchased this dog bunk bed last year for my dog (40 lbs). The bed comes with 2 mattresses and I put both on the top bunk for her, which was about 4 inches total in thickness. My concerns with your dog using it would be that the weight limit for the bunk bed is only 50 lbs. Also, with your dog having hip problems, there could be a challenge of them getting in and out due to the height of the top bunk. The bottom portion of the bunk would be too hard for the dog to get in and out of, for the openings are small. I can say this with confidence since I also have an 80 lb dog (lab/weimaraner mix) to compare size and function with. Hope this helps! Hello Nisha-I purchased this dog bunk bed last year for my dog (40 lbs). The bed comes with 2 mattresses and I put both on the top bunk for her, which was about 4 inches total in thickness. My concerns with your dog using it would be that the weight limit for the bunk bed is only 50 lbs. Also, with your dog having hip problems, there could be a challenge of them getting in and out due to the height of the top bunk. The bottom portion of the bunk would be too hard for the dog to get in and out of, for the openings are small. I can say this with confidence since I also have an 80 lb dog... » Read More Hello Nisha-I purchased this dog bunk bed last year for my dog (40 lbs). The bed comes with 2 mattresses and I put both on the top bunk for her, which was about 4 inches total in thickness. My concerns with your dog using it would be that the weight limit for the bunk bed is only 50 lbs. Also, with your dog having hip problems, there could be a challenge of them getting in and out due to the height of the top bunk. The bottom portion of the bunk would be too hard for the dog to get in and out of, for the openings are small. I can say this with confidence since I also have an 80 lb dog (lab/weimaraner mix) to compare size and function with. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Give him/her time. My 12 yr old Shepard is the same way. If I put her normal pillow bed on top and she loves it. If I take it off she sleeps on the ground. I guess because it's springy it's intimidating and she likes to sleep on some kind of cloth like a blanket or towel. Throw one of those up there along with a dog treat and see what happens.
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Firm with give. It has held up so very well. We have had it for over 6 months and the while it gives to the body weight, it is cool and easy to move around on. We do not sink, but merely have cushion and support.
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I agree dogs need comfort to. I have a huskie that is 13 so i understand how you feel. I got laughed at when I bought her one of the memory foam. I even got her the 3" thick one since there is no mattress under her. So my answer is yes. :)