Information about Dog Beds

Dog beds come in a variety of styles, designs and sizes and choosing the right one for your dog is important. You want your faithful friend to be comfortable and their pet bed to be a place they want to go to for rest and sleeping. You also want them to last.

The styles available from Pet Beds & Baskets are:

Waterproof dog beds are very practical and versatile. You can use them around the home, in kennels, cars and even outside. They are made in a duvet style with strong scratch resistant fabric which can be wiped or hosed down when the bed becomes dirty. If you prefer, just remove the cover and place in a washing machine. The inner is made from soft fibre in one whole peice - not bits, making it comfortable for your dog to lay on.

Memory Foam dog beds are the best bed to have if your dog has arthritis, hip dysplasia or any joint problems where pressure points need to be relieved. Post operative or older dogs can use this type of pet bed too. The memory foam dog bed moulds to the shape of your dogs body. Our memory foam pet beds are hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant with removable covers.

Traditional Wicker Dog Baskets have been around for decades as a pet bed and still stand the test of time today. Wicker baskets have this reassuring creaking sound that pets seem to love. You hear it and you know your dog is curling up and ready for a snooze. They are also very easy to keep clean. All you have to do is vaccum up any loose hair and dirt/debris and stubborn dirt marks can be removed with a clean, damp cloth.

Fabric Oval shape dog beds whith their high sides provide dogs with a feeling of security as they surround the dogs back. To a dog this is one of their most vulnerable areas. They are made from thick foam covered with paw prints but are available elsewhere in many different designs. The base is a non slip nylon fabric and the inner base cushion can be removed for washing.

The Canine Cooler is the perfect dog bed for hot Summer months. It helps your dog stay cool by drastically reducing the heat from your dogs body into the atmosphere. The Canine Cooler is activated by filling with tap water which is absorbed into the foam core of the dog bed. Once activated the Canine Cooler will keep on working so its ready when you need it. Unlike ice or gel packs, Canine Cooler provides just the right amount of coolness to be effective and comfortable. The Canine Cooler does not require refrigeration unless you need your dog to be extra, extra cool. It does not melt or sweat so it can be used anywhere in the home without any worry about dampness and it will not leak.

Choosing the correct size dog bed can be difficult but as a guide you can simply measure your dogs old pet bed or get a tape measure and when you see your dog lying down naturally, measure them from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail (not the tip). Remember to add a few inches or centimetres to allow room for comfort. You don't want your dog to be squashed into their new bed.

Whatever dog bed style you decide on we hope it gives you many months and years of use.