| Orthopedic pet beds are a wonderful solution for your | | | | therapy options. Your pet will be much more |
| aging pet. Just as with humans, as our pets age, they | | | | comfortable with a heat option if he or she has joint |
| begin to suffer joint pain. Sleeping on a hard floor night | | | | pain. Heat causes the blood vessels to expand and |
| after night can cause your pet to suffer and can | | | | this can help restore some flexibility as more blood |
| aggravate any joint issues they may be suffering | | | | flows to the affected area. Cold therapy helps keep |
| from. In addition to the pain and discomfort your pet will | | | | your pet cool in summer months, and keeps them |
| feel sleeping on the floor, he or she will resort to "bad" | | | | interested in their bed. |
| behavior; electing to sleep on a couch or bed that he | | | | 3. Consider a sling bed. This type of bed gets your pet |
| or she is normally forbidden to sleep on. Providing a | | | | off the ground and helps avoid drafts. It can also help |
| comfortable place for your pet to sleep can help to | | | | prevent wear to the joints. Your pet is a valued |
| alleviate these issues. But how should you select the | | | | member of your family. Providing him or her with a pet |
| best bed for your pet? | | | | bed to promote joint health and pain relief is a simple |
| 1. Look for a bed that provides support materials. As | | | | solution to a common problem. |
| with humans, pets require adequate support to their | | | | If you want more information about orthopedic pet |
| pressure points (spine, hips, legs, and shoulders). | | | | beds... |
| 2. Look for a bed that provides both hot and cold | | | | |