A durable dog bed – chew-proof, really?

Durable is number three in the list of the five key elements of the DoggySnooze dog bed. It comes with a tag – limited lifetime warranty. In other words the durability is warranted.

Let’s take a look at the design. The frame is made of aluminum and the corners of ABS – material know for its durability. Obviously, we cannot put a lifetime warranty to bed layer and let’s face it would you after 20 years still like that sand or red color? The fact that you can replace over time the bed layer to match your furniture or settings is a very valuable feature. We use high quality Cordura nylon fabric that will last a while, but lifetimes of dog beds are mostly challenged by its habitants. Some dogs have an habit of chewing their bed. Being bored and lonely are common causing for chewing on items around the house, including their own bed.

Besides the expenditure of renewing the dog bed frequently cushion type dog beds are filled with foam that contain toxic materials. You don’t want your dog chewing on foam material – even foam that is classified as non-toxic. A dog bed can be chew proof or for a better term chew resistant is where the dog has no place to start chewing on. Some cushions are chew proof when they have no zippers, but that should not be considered chew proof. Any cushion can be chewed – actually they love to drag it around and jiggle it vibrantly. The difference with the DoggySnooze dog bed and a few other with nylon fabric bed layers is that your dog has no place to start the chewing. We enclosed the connection points inside the bed frame. They can dig on the fabric, but digging to a point where it rips through cordura takes quite an effort. If you have a dog that tends to chew do not install the bolsters, because that portion is not chew-resistant.

The conclusion is that a durable bed has a metal frame with a bed layer where the connection points are enclosed. The frame will last forever and the bed layers only needs to be renewed after years of use. The bed is more expensive, but well worth the investment.

An elevated dog bed – not for fleas

What are the benefits of an elevated or raised dog bed? Ever realized that your own bed is also raised. The first and foremost reason is that anything that comes from the floor, like cold, wet or flees will not come in contact with the bed. For dog owners in particular would be concerned that their pet may contract Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD), a common ailment caused by fleas. Fleas have the ability to jump 6-7 inches up the air and almost one foot horizontally. The DoggySnooze is about 6 inches high and with the bolsters around it goes up to 9-10 inches protection. Some pet stores recommend to spray the conventional beds with a chemical, but why expose your pet to this why an elevated dog bed is a simple solution.

Besides keeping your dogs from flees and insects, a raised dog bed like the DoggySnooze also ensures that your dog is always one level above the cold hard floor. Unlike foam beds which are placed on grounds, an elevated dog bed prevents condensation, a factor which causes foam to rot.

Cleaning up is easy as the DoggySnooze comes with machine-washable cover which can be simply removed by releasing the holding rods. Maintaining the cleanliness of the DoggySnooze bed frame is even easier; just wipe the bed with a wet cloth. Being a raised bed it also allows you to clean the floor without moving the bed at all.

There is also an easthetic benefit with some of the elevated dog bed, especially the DoggySnooze. The legs and in the bolsters make it look more like a sofa to blend with the other furniture. With so many benefits the question becomes why not an elevated dog bed, like the DoggySnooze.