{"id":744,"date":"2022-01-07T10:55:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/north-houston-dog-training\/?p=744"},"modified":"2022-07-18T08:12:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T13:12:03","slug":"the-difference-in-dog-beds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/north-houston-dog-training\/dog-health\/the-difference-in-dog-beds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference in Dog Beds"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know that how well we sleep can affect everything in our lives, from productivity to mood, and the same can be said about dogs. It may be challenging to find the right dog bed for your furry friend as they cannot tell you how comfortable they are. All dogs have different needs based on their health, size, and other qualities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a comfortable bed with positive health qualities, an orthopedic or memory foam bed may be the right fit for your dog. However, it may be challenging to figure out which mattress is perfect for your pup as they can be similar. We have weighed the pros and cons of these beds to help ease your selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic Beds<\/span><\/h2>\n

The term orthopedic refers to any correlation specifically designed to help support someone\u2019s joints and bones. These beds are typically firmer in surface to cradle a person\u2019s joints and bones, leading to better, healthier sleep. They generally are recommended to people, or animals, that are in recovery or have chronic pain. Orthopedic beds can be made from various materials, but typically they are made from memory foam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Memory Foam\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Memory foam mattresses are made with tiny bubbles that allow air to move to areas and fit to your shape within a few minutes. Memory foam is made from polyurethane and other materials that increase its viscosity and density. These materials allow the mattress to react to body heat and mold to a body, and retract when the sleeper leaves. Initially made by NASA and called the \u201cslow spring back foam,\u201d memory foam can match its pressure but will move back to its original shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pros for Your Dog<\/span><\/h2>\n

As many dogs can sleep up to 20 hours a day, rest is essential to their health and livelihood. Memory foam beds can support your dog as they sleep and protect them from other problems arising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several health issues that memory foam can help with, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n