Do You Need A Heated Dog Bed?There are times when a heated dog bed is just what a dog owner needs to get that good night’s sleep. Does your dog let you sleep peacefully through the night? Or is something keeping your dog awake… so he wakes you? Well, maybe the problem is your dog’s bed. Dog’s like to be warm and cozy… just like their ancestors cuddled together in a comfortable, toasty den. In these days of rising fuel costs, many households turn down the heat a little at night to save energy and cover up with nice warm blankets and quilts. Could it be that your house is just a little too chilly for your dog to sleep through the night? Maybe his bed is located in a cool or drafty room. Or in summer, when the air conditioning feels just right… would your pooch be more comfortable sleeping in a sweater? A friend of mine couldn’t keep her Irish setting Lulu off of her bed in the cold winter months. It finally occurred to her that her dog’s bed was located along a chilly outside wall… and apparently her pooch wasn’t too happy about it. So in the middle of the night Lulu would sneak out of her dog bed and join her people in their warm toasty bed. Since their bed wasn’t really big enough for the three of them… she had to find a solution. So she decided to buy Lulu a heated dog bed… and wouldn’t you know… it worked like a charm. Her pooch curled up in her own toasty bed and slept through the night happy as could be. Who knew that a heated dog bed could help the dog owner sleep better? So get a heated dog bed for your chilly Pooch and get a good night’s sleep for yourself!
A typical electric dog bed is designed to match your dog’s body temperature range. |
A thermostat is used to maintain a warm surface temperature so your dog can rest comfortably in the bed.
Just imagine the smile on your dog’s face the first time she curls up in her new toasty warm dog bed!
And if your dog already has a plush comfy bed that you would like to keep warm… separate heating pad units are available that are designed to be used with an existing dog bed.
As with any electrical appliance always make sure that it is UL approved for safety… an electric dog bed is no exception!
Outdoor Heated Dog Beds
Even if your dog is one of the rugged cold loving breeds that like to stay outdoors in the winter months he can still benefit from the added warmth of a heated dog bed.
Doghouses, garages, unfinished basements and porches are usually not heated and as the outside temperature continues to drops your pooch is going to need some help maintaining a safe and healthy body temperature.
If you’re unable to bring your dog into your home, a heated dog bed will provide a much needed heat source which can help your dog get through the frigid months of winter.
Senior / Geriatric or Arthritic Dogs
It’s well known that many arthritis suffers use heat treatments to temporarily relieve arthritis pain.So it stands to reason that our arthritic canine friends will also find relief from the pain of arthritic joints by sleeping in a heated dog bed.
Active Dogs
We all know how we feel after a full day of physical activity… sore and achy right?So how do you think your active dog feels after a day of running, hiking and playing… probably just as sore!
It’s well known that heat relieves and relaxes sore, achy muscles… so how do you think you pooch would feel crashing for the night in a nice heated dog bed? If your dog was a cat he’d be purring all night long!
Whelping Areas
During whelping, it’s important for their health and well being to keep both mom and pups in a warm and draft free area. A heated dog bed can help keep your pooch’s delivery area at an ideal and safe temperature.Post-Surgical Situations
If your dog is recovering from an operation or an illness a warm dog bed may just speed her recovery time by ensuring that she doesn’t catch a chill.When we’re cold, moving around can usually warm us up. But dogs resting from surgery do not move around as much as usual and may feel chilled.
A heated dog bed is a great idea for keeping your dog warm while convalescing.
Heat-Seeking Canines
No… this is not some type of hound-dog missile!Some dogs just love to be warm and toasty all the time… any way they can!
On a hot summer day it’s not uncommon to find my mom’s Chihuahua, Paco, curled up on the floor in front of her refrigerator.
This is because on hot days her refrigerator gives off a considerable amount of heat, which this little doggie just can’t seem to get enough of.
So if you have a heating loving pooch… a heated dog bed would be a real treat.
Important Features To Consider When Selecting A Heated Dog Bed
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