urge to herd Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Samantha has arthritis of the lower spine. We just discovered this last fall, and fixed her a comfy, warm bed in her living room crate, and a very cushy bed in the bedroom. She really likes them. However, with the warmer weather coming, we'll need to switch from comfy warm bed to comfy cool bed, as Sammi always seeks out the linoleum or tile in the summer. Does anyone know of any gel or other wise cooling orthopedic type matresses for dogs? Any input greatly appreciated. Ruth n the BC3 (Sammi says thanks in advance!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I'm pretty sure PetsMart has a few of this type available, but their website is down right now. When it's back up which will be sometime tomorrow, I'll post the link(s) for you on here. Poor girl, I hope you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I used one of those cooling gel pads for one of my senior dogs and was quite disappointed in it. I didn't think it kept him all that cool (especially given what they cost). It was not easy to fill and just all around I didn't think it was all that useful. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Ben has gotten to that age (I can't believe it). I tried one of those cooling pads when we traveled last summer but like Julie I was disappointed. I offered a piece of stall mat instead and that works - it's cool and smooth but not really hard like the tile in my kitchen or the plastic on the bottom of a crate. And it's cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks for the replies, ladies. Rebecca, where did you get your stall tile, thru a catalog or a local store. I've got a great farm/horse/pet supply place close by, they've always been very helpful, so that's a strong possibility. Our place has lousy air flow, so I think one of the things I'll do is rig a small fan to her crate and her corner in the bedroom. The other thing I was thinking of is those press together rubber tiles for kids, something like that might be cool and soft enough for her at the same time. Thanks again, Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Ok, here's one at PetsMart Canine Cooler ThermoRegulating Bed http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441775868&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025628&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&CONTENT%3C%3Ecn t_id=10134198673328274&bmUID=1108420234303://http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...D=1108420234303 That was the only cooling one they carry, but here is a link to all of their orthopedic beds. http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_list.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025628&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441776031&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_ id=10134198673328274&bmUID=1108420300995://http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...D=1108420300995 Another thing that might be good provided she's not an avid chewer is a thin nest of those big, soft spongy tub mats. Cooling Fan for crates http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441778129&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032884&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&CONTENT%3C%3Ecn t_id=10134198673328274&bmUID=1108420408576://http://www.petsmart.com/global/prod...D=1108420408576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna in OR Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 We got a doggy water bed ("Canine Cooler") for our old Maile in her last year or so of life. It was only about 1-2" thick with a foam core, and because of the water, it tended to stay pretty cool, relative to the air temperature. We got it bacause she would tend to go sleep on the tile floor when it was warm and that just made her stiffer. Also, being a plastic mattress, if she had an "old lady accident", it was easy to clean. I would definitely recommend it. We got it at: Canine Cooler Deanna in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Ok, cool. That is the same one I posted a link to, it's good to see more in depth info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Pippin and Deanna, thanks for providing that additional info. I'll be checking it all out! Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karrie Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 You mite want to get a dish holder that allows your pup to eat without having to bend down to do so... also here is a site you mite want to check out www.petedge.com a friend of mine gets their catolog and the prices are reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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