A dog can make a bed out of almost anything so long as it is comfortable. We’ve all seen our dog sprawled out on our favourite sweater or even the newspaper when we are trying to read it!! However, just like us, dogs require certain things from their beds depending on their size, age and health.

If you have an older dog or a poorly dog, their bed can make a huge difference to their level of comfort and quality of life. My little Yorkie has recently had an operation on her knee joint and couldn’t get comfortable however she tried.

Orthopaedic dog beds can provide that extra comfort and support for your dog if it is suffering from arthritis, joint problems, symptoms of age, recovery from operations or generally declining health, helping him to rest better and feel better. Just like us, if your dog sleeps well and comfortably, it does him good.

Orthopaedic dog beds can also help to alleviate the problems associated with larger dogs sleeping on hard surfaces. A hard surface can cause your dog to develop sores and also put extra pressure on already sore and aching joints. Would you like to sleep on a piece of blanket on the kitchen floor?

Even ordinary dog beds do not always provide the correct support that an older dog needs, so an orthopaedic dog bed is an excellent choice and can be purchased in a size and depth to suit your dog’s size and weight.

A washable cover is also an advantage as you can easily keep his bed clean.