The most luxurious dog beds are thermostatically-controlled: warm in winter, cool in summer, comfortable all year round. Less luxurious, but still warm and cosy are microwaveable heat pads to pop into the dog bed under the his blanket. Various types of heated dog bed are currently available.
Providing pain relief
Thermotex heated dog beds are geared towards animals with health problems.
This type of bed is therapeutically heated to provide pain relief to elderly arthritis and comfort to pets with mobility problems.
Its infra-red heated pad replaces traditional lamps but – starting at £175 Sterling – this bed does not come cheap.
Luxury travel
For pets who like to travel, there are heated car seats and for those who prefer to stay at home, they can, literally, fall back onto a heated seat by the fire.
Heated beds for dogs – as for humans – are great for soothing sore muscles and easing joint pain. They’re the ultimate in luxury.
In the canine version, the best of these come with microfibre covers that can be removed for easy washing.
They can be purchased in all sizes from tiny to extra large.
If your doggie friend is unfortunate enough to be doubly incontinent, it is useful to know that these covers are waterproof and stain resistant.
Hot and cold
The Dolce Vita Heated Pet Bed is not just for thin-coated dogs. It is also ideal for those who hate the cold, who shiver and whimper every wintry day when it’s time to go ‘walkies’
At the other end of the scale, the canine cooler bed is the place for hot dogs to go who need a chill-out zone.
Warm when whelping
The female dog about to give birth will need a whelping box. And if icicles are hanging from the rooftops, she will be very grateful for a heated pad inside her box to ensure comfort and luxury as she goes into labour.
But do be aware that the mum-to-be needs a large heated dog bed, big enough to cope with the situation. To ensure that she is not squashed at this very important time of her life, she should be measured from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. Experts suggest adding a few more inches so that she can lie down in comfort without being squashed. Expect her to thrash about a bit too. So do allow plenty of space to provide room for when all those tiny newcomers begin to arrive.
Warm and cosy
The concept of a heated pet bed should not be restricted to dogs. Cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and all sorts of other little friends can also benefit from a bit of extra warmth. At the time of writing, Snugglesafe Microwave Heat Pad is proving a best seller.
The ultimate accessory for a heated dog bed is surely a microwaveable heated pet pillow.
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