I have been looking to add orthopedic dog beds to our site because they have the potential to improve the quality of life for senior dogs. Older dogs spend a considerable amount of time sleeping so just imagine if during that time the bed could be working to help relieve the discomfort caused by arthritis and other joint problems. In this video review we take a close at the first therapeutic dog bed we are offering on www.DogQuality.com. While still in testing this dog bed looks like a great way to help make our older dogs more comfortable by reducing the pain and stiffness they may be facing.

This orthopedic dog bed by Slumber Pet first caught my attention because it is veterinarian recommended for relief of discomfort caused by arthritis and hip dysplasia – two common conditions faced by older dogs. This unique bed uses memory foam, which does a great job of evenly distributing your dog’s weight, thereby relieving pressure on sore joints. One of the things I love about memory foam is that even though the thickness is more like a mat, the comfort level is the equivalent of a bed 3 times its thickness. It also has a washable cover which is a must-have for any dog owner.

This will be a two part review – the first portion shown here takes a look at the features of this dog bed, while part 2 will summarize a week’s worth of use of the bed by Mackenzie, my 13 year old Pug who suffers from arthritis. My goal is to see if he likes it, uses it and most importantly, to see if there is any improvement in his stiffness, which is at its worse when getting up from a nap.

In this video I show you the largest size of this orthopedic dog bed (47″x29″), which is a perfect size for large breeds or smaller breeds that like their space. There are several sizes of this dog bed so you can choose the perfect fit for your dog.

We are very happy to be offering this dog bed here in Canada. I do however have one disclaimer I must mention before watching – please excuse the butt sniffing.

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of www.DogQuality.com, a site focused on products and information to help older dogs enjoy life. ]]> http://www.dogquality.com/blog/therapeutic-dog-bed-review/feed/ 1 Therapeutic dog bed for older dogs http://www.dogquality.com/blog/the-human-equivalent-of-147-years-old/ http://www.dogquality.com/blog/the-human-equivalent-of-147-years-old/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 19:23:14 +0000 Stuart Fleming http://www.dogquality.com/blog/?p=286 The Guinness Book of World Records claims “Chanel”, a 21 year dachshund owned by Denice and Karl Shaugnessey, became the oldest dog alive after a 28 year old beagle passed away in the spring of last year.

Despite having to wear special goggles for her cataract eyes and being limited to a strict diet Chanel is a very healthy and happy dog. I know that for any dog to live this long there has to be a lot of love between the owner and pet.

This is something that I feel should be promoted more when selling the idea of owning a pet. Not to sound like a financial advisor here but in order to maximize your investment you want to create an optimal environment in which it will prosper. I know in our family, in addition to proper exercise, diet, and regular trips to the vet, we have always shown a lot of love towards our pets and each one has gone on to live beyond their expected lifespan.

So while it may be an obvious statement it is still worth reiterating if for nothing else but to get your dog in the record books! Hahaha. Remember….health and happiness are intimately linked and best sustained in loving environments.

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