Western Red Cedar

• Most cedar dog beds manufactured use Western Red Cedar, a member of the cypress family along with evergreens and arborvitaes, found in the Northwestern states and Canada.
  
  

Cedar Oil

• Cedar oil has been used over the centuries by many societies to cure various ailments: indigestion, flatulence, small pox, fever and bubonic plague. It was also used as an insect repellent.
  
  

Myths about Cedar

• One 18th century English myth about cedar was that it affected a dog's smelling ability.
  
  

Possible Health Problems

• Although cedar chips haven't been found toxic to dogs, some dogs, if sensitive, may develop contact allergies ( itching and hair loss).
  
  If eaten, cedar chips may cause digestive problems.
  
  

Pluses of Cedar Beds

• Cedar beds produce a sweet, pleasant scent that helps eliminate dog odor.
  
  Cedar oil will repel fleas.