Many people don't think animals need beds, especially not orthopedic dog beds.
Whether they're animals lovers who think that "animals are people, too" or someone who's never owned an animal, it's easy to see why they might not think Fido needs a special sleeping spot of his own.
They seem to be able to sleep anywhere - on the hard kitchen floor, in a chair, on a sidewalk, or outside in the grass.
They hardly seem picky.
Special resting spots don't seem like necessary supplies for them, but experts know that the proper place to sleep is as important for them as it is for humans.
It gives your friend his own special place.
How often has your pup been sleeping and had to move so someone could sit down? with his own spot to sleep, he'll know he can't be shooed away from at any time, and that can give him an added sense of security in the home.
They're also designed to provide extra warmth.
Sleeping spots, particularly orthopedic dog beds, keep your pooch off the floor.
It gives the animal a different surface to sleep on.
Some can have big cushy surfaces that mold around him, giving him a soft, snuggly spot of his own.
And some are especially designed to provide the added warmth smaller breeds need, as well as the extra room required for larger breeds.
Orthopedic dog beds are perfect for older animals.
Animals fall ill to the same conditions as humans when they age.
Their joints become stiff, they can develop arthritis, and have trouble moving around, especially in damp weather and when they first wake up.
Orthopedic dog beds help with this by cushioning them from the hard floor.
They're designed to provide the right amount of cushioning for the pet's bones and joints, to relieve pressure and make your pooch as comfortable as possible.
Larger breeds often need orthopedic dog beds, because they tend to have more difficulty with arthritis and other joint problems with age because of their size.
Overweight animals that have been injured or had surgery often have joint difficulties as well so orthopedic dog beds are perfect for them.
The proper warmth can help with joint problems, too, so many orthopedic dog beds are heated for this reason.
Orthopedic dog beds help humans, too.
If your four-legged friend always sleeps in one place instead of whichever chair or part of the couch is available, then any dirt and hair will pretty much be confined to just one spot.
Many are made with washable covers to offer you even more convenience,and most are made of easy to clean materials that are comfortable, but stain resistant.
An important consideration for older animals and any animals that already have good reason to need orthopedic dog beds, having their own spot can prevent further injury.
And not just because it provides cushioning.
If they regularly sleep in chairs, on couches, or beds they have to jump down after waking.
Orthopedic dog beds keep them from having to do that, so the chance of your pup becoming injured while jumping down from furniture is lessened.
And for animals who spend lots of time outside, orthopedic dog beds are even more important.
Many animals spend hours outside, but weather changes can make their joints ache and become stiff.
A bed serves as cushioning from the ground which can be too cool or damp, and provides a dry place to rest and sleep.
Many beds are made for indoor and outdoor use, and can easily move back and forth as Fido comes in and out.
No matter what your friend's age or physical condition, orthopedic dog beds can help alleviate joint pain and stiffness, and maybe even delay or prevent those problems in an aging pet.
And it'll give your four-legged family member a comfy spot of his own and make him feel more loved and secure.