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Heated Dog Pad - Relief For Ageing Dogs With Aching Joints

By Nik Martin

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Published: 12Mar2010
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A heated dog bed is a great way to make your dog feel safe and comfortable as well as being loved. From keeping him warm in the winter to utilizing their therapeutic bonuses, one of these beds can only add to the pleasure you get from owning a dog. In this article we are going to look at what is available and what benefits there are to using one.

Deciding on which type of heated dog bed or heated dog pad would be best for your dog can be a little confusing. There is a wide variety of shapes and sizes to choose from as well as a vast array of colours. An easy way to make a decision on which one to get is to let your dog choose. By that I don't actually mean let him see a few pictures and point out the one he likes. All you have to do is to just take a look at how your dog prefers to sleep. Have you ever noticed how your dog sleeps? The position that they enjoy lying in will give you a good clue as to what would suit him best. Have you noticed if he likes to sleep on his stomach or on his back? Some dogs like to sleep with their legs stretched completely out and some curl up into a small ball. Looking into all these little things that your dog does when he sleeps will help to determine which type of heated bed will be best suited to him.

If your dog is one of those that likes to stretch out then one of the warm rectangular shaped beds would be ideal. Maybe they are one of those dogs that like to curl up, in which case a small cozy dog bed with slightly higher sides would do the trick. How big or small your dog is will also determine exactly what size would be best. There are countless numbers of styles, sizes and colours to choose from so there is bound to be one that is perfect for your pooch.

If your dog sleeps outside or in your basement or garage an outdoor pet bed will keep your dog perfectly insulated from any chilly drafts or from a cold floor. This will be a great comfort to him or her on some of the more chilly nights that we can sometimes get.

By choosing a bed that fits your dog’s size well it will give him that extra feeling of being safe and secure when he is sleeping in his own private little space. Many heated dog beds offer extra cushioning and this can really help the comfort of a dog that may be getting on in years and may be struggling with arthritis. Another added bonus of him being able to sleep in his own personal heated dog bed is that he won’t be jumping up and down or on and off couches which could lead to injury.

Dogs, as we all know love to chew anything from bones to soft dog toys. So if you decide to choose a heated dog pad with a chord, make sure it is a model with a chew resistant chord and also that it is UL-listed. A lot of these designs use an energy efficient system that only warms the part where your dog is sleeping instead of heating the whole surface. There is also another type of dog bed that is basically thermally heated which does away with having to use wires or batteries. These also come in every design imaginable and can put your mind at ease if you are a little worried about your dog possibly chewing a through cable. The cables are strongly reinforced and designed to withstand chewing, but this option is available to you if you prefer. If you are in any doubt, you should always contact one of the many manufacturers for any deep technical spec you might like to see.

Another good suggestion is if your dog likes to have support for their head is to get a bed that has higher sides and a higher back so that they can rest their head and be a lot more comfortable.

Heated dog beds and heated dog pads are not particularly expensive. You can get a good one for less than a hundred dollars and it will be money well spent if only to help keep you favourite pooch in the comfort he or she deserves. You will sleep well knowing that you have given them a great place to lay their head as well as it becoming one of their favourite places to spend their time. The benefits of having the right bed for your dog to sleep in will be seen for years to come. Your dog will be comfortable, they will be happy and the therapeutic bonuses of using a heated dog bed are endless too.

Now you have learned about the different types of heated dog beds there are available and what some of the great benefits are wouldn't you like to know more. Nik writes articles to help other dog lovers give their dogs the best in life they can. To discover more about a heated dog bed click here now!

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