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Pet Beds
When you want to give your pet (whether it
is a cat or a dog) something more than an
old blanket to lay on, consider getting a
pet beds that offers comfort, ease, and style.
There are a lot of choices, so consider these
features when deciding on which pet bed is
right for you and your pet:
- Whether made of foam, stuffing, or coils
with stuffing, the bed pad should be thick
enough to be comfortable and reduce the pressure
on joints and hips; this is especially important
for older pets. Tall sides or bolsters (narrow
cushions or pillows) help reduce drafts and
make for a warmer bed. To completely control
the temperature, consider a bed that has
a built in temperature control system or
inserting a separate heating pad. For those
long hot days of summer, get a cooling pad
for your pet to lie on.
- To keep the bed clean and clean smelling,
it should be machine washable or have an
outer cover that is. For convenience, get
one that can be dried in a dryer (not all
can be). For additional odor control, select
a bed that has additional smell reduction
features.
- Beds that have storage compartments or drawers
let you keep your pet’s toys, leashes, and
bowls handy.
- Portability can be important if you travel
with your pet. A pet bed can avoid getting
dirt and hair in your car and to give your
pet a familiar bed when travelling. Consider
how the bed your pet will use at home will
also fit into your vehicle, or consider getting
an additional bed just for the car and vacation
spot. If buying a separate bed for traveling,
consider looking for one that can be raised
up so your pet can easily look out the car
window.
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