It goes without saying that every dog should have a suitable place to sleep. Many owners opt for an orthopaedic dog bed, which is characterised by its high level of comfort and is supposed to help to protect the dog's joints.
In the following, we will explain whether this is actually the case and when it can make sense to buy an orthopaedic dog bed.
At first glance, orthopaedic dog beds look like ordinary dog beds. The difference is that they are made of memory foam. This is a special type of foam that adapts particularly well to the shape of the body.
As a result, the parts of the body that lie on the mattress of the orthopaedic dog bed are supported and the spine is straight when lying on the side. Since the joints and spine are relieved in this way when lying down, orthopaedic dog beds can help to ease existing pain and ensure good blood circulation.
Not every dog necessarily needs an orthopaedic dog bed. For many four-legged friends, a conventional dog bed is sufficient as a sleeping place. However, especially for older four-legged friends, who, like older humans, tend to have problems with their back or joints, buying an orthopaedic dog bed can be worthwhile in order to provide the animals with the most comfortable sleeping place possible.
This also applies to very heavy and large dog breeds, such as the Mastiff or the Great Dane. On the one hand, these are particularly susceptible to joint diseases and, on the other hand, the high weight of large dogs often leads to calluses, which can be prevented with a comfortable orthopaedic dog bed.
In addition to old and large dogs, the purchase of an orthopaedic dog bed is of course also recommended for dogs with existing joint diseases, such as arthritis or hip and elbow dysplasia. Lying in an orthopaedic dog bed can make a valuable contribution to relieving the pain associated with joint disease and ensuring comfortable sleep.
Of course, orthopaedic dog beds are not only reserved for dogs that need them because of their size, age or state of health. Most small and perfectly healthy four-legged friends will usually also appreciate the excellent comfort when lying down.
If you want to buy an orthopaedic dog bed, it is particularly important that you choose a model that is big enough for your dog. In order for your four-legged friend to actually benefit from the advantages of the comfortable sleeping place, it is necessary that they can easily stretch out lengthwise in their bed.
Also make sure that the mattress of the orthopaedic dog bed is thick enough. For smaller and lighter dogs, a bed about 10 centimetres high is sufficient, while for large four-legged friends 20 or even 30 centimetres are preferable.
In order to ensure optimal hygiene, it also makes sense to choose a dog bed with an easy-to-clean cover, which ideally can even be washed in the washing machine.
Apart from a comfortable, sufficiently large dog bed, where it is placed also plays an important role.
Joint problems are very painful for dogs and are associated with an increasing restriction of mobility. In the case of already existing complaints and when it comes to large dog breeds, which are naturally more prone to developing joint problems, it is therefore particularly important to avoid overburdening the musculoskeletal system and to supply the joints with the right nutrients.
For this purpose, we recommend a dietary supplement for joints and bones from Bellfor. This is a special food supplement for dogs containing the active ingredient complex Ovopet made from the eggshell membrane of chicken eggs.
Ovopet contains over 500 different nutrients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid, which contribute to the optimal supply of your dog's joints.
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As you can see, an orthopaedic dog bed can actually be a good choice. Especially heavy or older animals as well as dogs with joint diseases and back problems can benefit from a memory foam mattress.
If you make sure you buy a bed that has the correct size for your dog, you can't possibly go wrong with the purchase of an orthopaedic dog bed and the chances are good that your four-legged friend will appreciate their new comfortable place to sleep.
