Dogs are just like humans in a lot of ways. One way we are especially alike is sleep. We both do it (dogs considerably more), and when we do, we really enjoy being comfortable. Unlike humans, dogs age quick. Many breeds have joint issues and arthritis before they are even ten years old. An investment in a memory foam bed can help a dog with these problems sleep a lot better.
About ten years ago “memory foam” was at its peak of popularity. Many people tried it and haven’t looked back. It’s definitely not a fad like the water bed. Memory foam uses NASA technology to better, more technologically advanced night of sleep.
Benefits of a Memory Foam Dog Bed
Normal dog beds are stuffed with cotton, polyester, or a mixture of both. They work great at first. Often, espescially with the lower quality ones, they become and uncomfortable lumpy mess. Eventually they have a very inconsistent cushion. Memory foam does not have this problem.
A memory foam bed is significantly better than a normal dog bed. This is due in large part to the process in which memory foam is made, and the many benefits that are derived from it. The use of a memory foam bed can benefit both dogs and humans alike.
Here are some of the benefits associated with memory foam.
- Memory foam beds are temperature sensitive. As the temperature goes up, the bed gets softer. This allows it to effectively adjust itself to the sleeping dogs weight. The more comfortable your dog is, the better night of sleep that he can expect.
- The memory foam dog bed contours itself around the dogs body. It displaces pressure around the weight bearing contacts. It achieves this because the pain points have a higher temperature. This allows the dog to recover quicker from injury.
- Memory foam promotes better sleeping posture.
- Memory foam dog beds are made from polyurethane foam, which is an inorganic fiber. This fiber resists all mites that would feed off of your dogs dead skin.
- Arthritis and joint pain relief.
We keep all of these factors in mind when determining this list of best rated memory foam dog beds.
Here is a great article on how memory foam works:
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/memoryfoammattresses.html
Memory Foam Dog Beds are the Most Expensive Orthopedic Option
While there are many benefits to investing in a memory foam bed for your dog, it does come at a price. Memory foam dog beds are expensive. Although a memory foam dog bed will outlast a normal bed by quite a bit. Most memory foam dog beds aren’t reversible either. That’s because they use a solid base layer to elevate the bed, and then a layer of memory foam that’s a few inches thick.
Typically most premium dog bed manufacturers make claims that their beds are able to withstand urine, but most of them will take some damage. If you have a younger dog, wait till they have got potty down perfectly before purchasing one of these beds.
Best Rated Memory Foam Dog Beds
Here are DogCareLife’s top five most recommended dog beds. Each of these dog beds are durable, comfortable, and provide great value.
5 Inch Orthopedic Bed With Memory Foam
This bed is made in the United States by eLuxury Supply. It’s a 5″ thick bed. It incorporates two different layers to it. The first layer is a 2″ orthopedic foam, while the second layer is a solid support base.
What we love about this bed:
- Made in the USA
- Three different sizes
- Cover is made of 100% natural cotton
- There is a waterproof layer between the outer layer and memory foam to keep out (eh hem) “water”
- Tons of different patterns to choose from
Concerns:
- Waterproof layer isn’t always perfect
Milliard Premium Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Bed
This bed offered by Milliard comes in at a total thickness of 4″. This is one inch less than previous eLuxury supply bed. They both have the same amount of dedicated memory foam. This one just has one inch less of base. It also has a premium feel for the price.
The bed will come rolled up and vacuum sealed.
What we love about this bed:
- The bed cover has a non slip surface on the bottom, which helps it stay put when a dog lunges on to it
- High quality materials
- Available in three different prices
- Affordable
- Bed cover is lined with TPU coating that protects the memory foam from urine damage
- CertiPUR Certified
Concerns:
- Only comes in one color
Better World Pet First-Quality Orthopedic Dog Bed
From a design standpoint this Better World dog bed certainly is pleasing. It’s easily the best looking bed on this list. It is available in shades of dark grey, and you get to pick the trim color. It truly is a beautiful bed. If you own a shedding breed, you may want to stay away from this bed. Our white lab had hair show up like you wouldn’t believe. If you own a non shedding dog, this is an excellent choice.
Better world donates ten percent of the profits from these bed to charity. This is one of the better beds for the money on this list. The donation can make you feel great about an already good purchase.
What we love about this bed:
- Comes with a non skid bottom
- It really is a well designed bed
- 10% of the profits made from the sale of this bed go to charity
- 4 Different sizes
Concerns:
- Dark color magnifies hair
BRINDLE Waterproof Designer Memory Foam Pet Bed
The Brindle memory foam dog bed is a total of 4″ thick. It sports 2″ of memory foam and 2″ of regular foam backing. All three designs are pleasing to the eye, and this bed has the best warranty out of any bed on this list (3 years). We found the waterproofing to be more permeable than others tested.
What we love about this bed:
- It is available in three pleasing colors
- Waterproof cover to protect the memory foam
- Available in 3 different sizes
- Affordable
- Three year limited warranty
Concerns:
- Waterproofing could be better
Best Memory Foam Dog Bed
PetFusion Ultimate Pet Bed
The PetFusion ultimate pet bed and lounge is our favorite bed on this list. It is far and away the most comfortable. The bed has a pillow like ridge around it that really makes it a great place for your dog to spend its day. The PetFusion ultimate pet bed also gives them more laying options, as it will allow them to keep their head in the air if they like. This is perfect for the dog that needs kicked off of the sofa. It
What we love about this bed:
- Made from recycled materials
- Tear resistant
- Water resistant
- Stain Resistant
Concerns:
- A bit expensive
- 12 month warranty on a relatively expensive investment
Wrapping Up
Regardless what bed you decide on, a memory foam model is a great idea for your dog. Dogs sleep all the time. The blue light special bed is not going to help with bone and joint problems that they may experience down the line.
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