Dog Beds & Dog Crates

The Rundown on Dog Beds

Veterinarians across the country agree that investing on a good quality dog bed is one of the most important things a dog owner can do for their dog. People often assume that getting a dog bed is an indulgence or a luxury. A good dog bed is far from that. Your dog needs a warm, supportive bed in just the same way that you do. A quality dog bed can provide security for your dog, and the proper rest results in your dog leading a healthier life. There are lots of different types of dog beds available. You can get small dog beds, large dog beds, designer dog beds, water proofed and even fashionable dog furniture!

A lot of dogs, as they get older will start to suffer from joint pain, arthritis and hip problems. This can occur in much younger dogs too. These ailments are just as painful for your dog as they are for humans. If your dog sleeps on a hard floor, or in an area where cold draughts exist it can compound the problem. An additional problem here is that your dog will probably not be sleeping well, which can lead to other problems such as lethargy and unwillingness to go for walks and exercise. Luckily for your dog, you can get orthopedic dog beds that are specially designed to relief for your dog from such symptoms.

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Dog Quotes

Some great dog quotes by famous people. We all love what our pet is for us humans.

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.

-Robert Benchley

Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.

-Franklin P. Jones

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Designer Gear

If your dog is your best friend, you don’t want him to sleep on the cold, hard floor. Chances are, however, that you probably don’t want him to stretch out on your beautiful suede sofa, your leather easy chair, or your great-grandmother’s antique divan. The solution? One of the many exceptional designer dog beds that are available.

These days, dog lovers can find dog beds at nearly any pet store, online or offline. However, if you want to find a high-class designer dog bed, you may need to head to an exclusive online dog store or a brick-and-mortar pet boutique.

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Dog Anatomy Fun Bits

All dogs have an equal number of bones. It is the length, thickness, quality and their strength which causes breeds to ultimately differ.

A dog’s skeleton is similar to humans. The differing attribute is a human’s posture is vertical and a dog’s posture is horizontal. Continue reading “Dog Anatomy Tidbits”

Canine Hip Dysplasia.

Canine hip dysplasia affects the ball and socket joint of the hip. The head of the large bone in the dog’s leg doesn’t fit snugly into the hip socket. The problem is that the socket itself is not well developed, and it creates a lot of stress on the joint. The muscles don’t develop as quickly as the bone grows, and a situation is created where the weight the joint has to bear is greater than the capacity of the ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the joint. Thus joint instability develops. This in turn leads to a greater wear and tear than the joint would normally experience.  Continue reading “Canine Hip Dysplasia”

Choosing A Quality Dog Bed.

Dog beds come in all shapes and sizes, large and small, which makes it both easy and hard to find the right bed for your dog. Sure, you have a lot of options: big, small, round, rectangular, colored, patterned, custom and even luxury and designer dog beds. But with all the choices available, you’ll still spend lots of time picking out the right bed for your dog.

Buying a dog bed may seem straight forward, but it’s more complex than you think. Just as you would if you were buying a bed for yourself or a child, think about the comfort of your pet, and remember that this should be your primary criteria. No matter how much you want the bed to match, say, the décor of the living room, bedroom or other area, you have to think about the comfort of your pet over your own desires.

That said, here are some tips and tricks for finding a good bed for your dog (or for any other pets!):

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