memory foam dog beds

[milo'n'molly]

Help needed finding a dog bed suitable for a dog with elbow dysplasia. I have looked at memory foam beds which are expensive but if they make the dogs comfortable after a busy day then its worth it.
Also I have seen that memory foam can be toxic to dogs but im not sure how toxic, I'm not worried about him eating it but don't want to poison him just by sleeping on it.
Any shopping help would be appreciated too, I've found a restore bed 7cm thick in large for £105 but any other ideas would be good

 

[tamsinkb]

I recently bought the bed in the link below for my spaniel who had just fractured his elbow - Bruce has never been a fan of dog beds, prefering my bed or the sofa (!) however he loves this one. It is pricey, but worth it - I've spent a fair amount of time sat on it with him and can vouch for the comfort!
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/dogs/dog_beds_baskets/orthopaedic_dog_beds/206847

 

[s4sugar]

Try one of these - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3751239.htm

Just add a fitted protector and use a sheet for easy washing.

 

[flurrydor]

I bought our lab (double cruciate repairs) one of these for Christmas.

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/3804...ixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0

She loves it, and it is very well made - it should last forever. It's also made a difference to her, she's much less stiff.

 

[lexiedhb]

Could it be cheaper to buy a memory foam topper and cut it to size?

 

[milo'n'molly]

Good idea re the topper, one single topper can be cut down into 3 beds quite nicely. A day bed, a night bed and a back of the car bed. Just need to work out the difference between 40kg memory foam and 60kg memory foam.

 

[stargirl88]

One of ours has one - spends more time sleeping and less time irritating everyone.... So they get my thumbs up

 

[ladyearl]

I bought one from PAH for my oldie and it was great she loved it and the cover could be cleaned which was handy as she ended up a little leaky. However one of my clients had a topper that didn't work for her and hubby as a bed topper and cut it into bits for her two elderly labs and they had six beds out of it (double topper) and it worked a treat with various home made covers.

 

[milo'n'molly]

Well it arrived today so going to let it reflate then get it chopped up and fashion some kind of washable cover and see how he likes it