Comments on: What’s a really big dog gotta do to get a bed around here? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts led by Dr. Marty Becker. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:18:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ricky http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-9793 Ricky Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:03:46 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-9793 The above site gives the information of about various kinds of dog beds i have gone through the similar site which gives a very good idea of different kinds dog beds of various sizes and shapes Dog beds</a> The above site gives the information of about various kinds of dog beds i have gone through the similar site which gives a very good idea of different kinds dog beds of various sizes and shapes

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]]> By: Shadeau http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 Shadeau Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:09:59 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1404 How about a baby crib mattress? I had been looking for a bed for my almost 9-year old dog and was taken back by the prices, not that he isn't worth spending big bucks on. I first got the idea of using a crib mattress while browsing at my local thrift shop. It looked similar in size to what I had been looking at on the web ... but unfortunately, it was a little to "stiff" so I passed. But the idea lingered and I continued to look every time I visited a thrift store. Then one day ... voila! Across from my favorite bakery, was a baby mattress set out on the curb for trash collection. It was in excellent shape. On the way home, I stopped at a thrift store and picked up a baby mattress contour sheet (Martha Stewart, no less!) for 50-cents that I would use as a temporary cover until I made one or had one made to match my home’s decor. Before letting the pooch use his new bed, I went over it with a sponge and a commercial pet odor remover. Even though I could not detect any odors, my dog might. After washing the sheet, I covered the clean mattress ... my pooch has been sleeping on it every night since. What is nice about this baby mattress, and probably most, is that is upholstered with a waterproof covering. It also has an inner-spring construction of some sort. I, myself, find it quite comfortable. However, if necessary, I could add a foam mattress topper if my pooch needs more padding in the future. The size of the bed: approximately 27”x50”. How about a baby crib mattress? I had been looking for a bed for my almost 9-year old dog and was taken back by the prices, not that he isn’t worth spending big bucks on.

I first got the idea of using a crib mattress while browsing at my local thrift shop. It looked similar in size to what I had been looking at on the web … but unfortunately, it was a little to “stiff” so I passed. But the idea lingered and I continued to look every time I visited a thrift store. Then one day … voila! Across from my favorite bakery, was a baby mattress set out on the curb for trash collection. It was in excellent shape.

On the way home, I stopped at a thrift store and picked up a baby mattress contour sheet (Martha Stewart, no less!) for 50-cents that I would use as a temporary cover until I made one or had one made to match my home’s decor.

Before letting the pooch use his new bed, I went over it with a sponge and a commercial pet odor remover. Even though I could not detect any odors, my dog might. After washing the sheet, I covered the clean mattress … my pooch has been sleeping on it every night since.

What is nice about this baby mattress, and probably most, is that is upholstered with a waterproof covering. It also has an inner-spring construction of some sort. I, myself, find it quite comfortable. However, if necessary, I could add a foam mattress topper if my pooch needs more padding in the future.

The size of the bed: approximately 27”x50”.

]]> By: Pet Connection Blog » The Monday morning news crawl http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1327 Pet Connection Blog » The Monday morning news crawl Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:44:19 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1327 [...] I’m home sick today, so this’ll be my only post. I’m going to go back to bed! Dr. Marty promises a behind-the-scenes post on the making of his PBS special, “The Animal Doctor With Marty Becker,” which is showing on stations around the country this month. And Christie promises to follow up on big beds for big dogs. [...] […] I’m home sick today, so this’ll be my only post. I’m going to go back to bed! Dr. Marty promises a behind-the-scenes post on the making of his PBS special, “The Animal Doctor With Marty Becker,” which is showing on stations around the country this month. And Christie promises to follow up on big beds for big dogs. […]

]]> By: Jan Parker http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1307 Jan Parker Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:35:09 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1307 Wow. Maybe I need to start up a 'big dog bed' business... There seems to be a market niche for big dog products. I don't mean 48 x 36, I'm talking BIG dog beds... Christie, I have the 'sewing gene'. I've made all manner of things for my (not giant, but not small) Labrador and other hunting 'mixes'. I'll give it some thought. Sounds to me like you could buy a twin mattress, or a 'crib mattress' and buy a cover for it for a whale of a lot less money than some of those beds! (Hey, you might even talk me into making the cover if you picked the fabric... Good practice and it would be 'pay back' for some of the wonderful info you have contributed...) (Thanks for posting your pic with one of your Pups, love to see the face I'm 'typing' to! Cheers! - Jan Wow. Maybe I need to start up a ‘big dog bed’ business… There seems to be a market niche for big dog products. I don’t mean 48 x 36, I’m talking BIG dog beds… Christie, I have the ‘sewing gene’. I’ve made all manner of things for my (not giant, but not small) Labrador and other hunting ‘mixes’. I’ll give it some thought. Sounds to me like you could buy a twin mattress, or a ‘crib mattress’ and buy a cover for it for a whale of a lot less money than some of those beds! (Hey, you might even talk me into making the cover if you picked the fabric… Good practice and it would be ‘pay back’ for some of the wonderful info you have contributed…)

(Thanks for posting your pic with one of your Pups, love to see the face I’m ‘typing’ to!

Cheers! - Jan

]]> By: Kim Hanson http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1303 Kim Hanson Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:09:49 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1303 Check out http://www.dogbedworks.com. They have the Big Shrimpy beds and Bowser Beds. The Bowser Beds come in many different prints and the XL is 52" round. My favorite is Jax and Bones (www.jaxandbones.com) but at 36 x 36, I don't think they are big enough. The prints are amazing, though and the fabric is a strong cotton/canvas upholstery fabric. I like it because it doesn't attract hair like microvelvet or microsuede. Here's a picture of Norman, my (big) standard poodle on his Jax and Bones bed: http://www.dogviews.com/2006/07/jax_bones_lucky.html Check out http://www.dogbedworks.com. They have the Big Shrimpy beds and Bowser Beds. The Bowser Beds come in many different prints and the XL is 52” round.

My favorite is Jax and Bones (www.jaxandbones.com) but at 36 x 36, I don’t think they are big enough. The prints are amazing, though and the fabric is a strong cotton/canvas upholstery fabric. I like it because it doesn’t attract hair like microvelvet or microsuede.

Here’s a picture of Norman, my (big) standard poodle on his Jax and Bones bed: http://www.dogviews.com/2006/0.....lucky.html

]]> By: Tracey Rentcome http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1298 Tracey Rentcome Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:45:15 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1298 Christy, you have to check out www.bigshrimpy.com THey have fabulous big dog beds, (their xl original bed is 47X49 their large nest bed is 40X47. I have Danes and the Xl is big enough for a huge dog to spread out, or 2 huge dogs to cuddle up together. Fabric choices are ultra suede or fleece and the whole bed is machine washable! Christy,
you have to check out http://www.bigshrimpy.com

THey have fabulous big dog beds, (their xl original bed is 47X49 their large nest bed is 40X47. I have Danes and the Xl is big enough for a huge dog to spread out, or 2 huge dogs to cuddle up together. Fabric choices are ultra suede or fleece and the whole bed is machine washable!

]]> By: Mcappy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1297 Mcappy Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:32:17 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1297 http://www.westpawdesign.com/ they have great orthopedic beds and will also make custom orders...and they have great customer service. http://www.westpawdesign.com/

they have great orthopedic beds and will also make custom orders…and they have great customer service.

]]> By: Georg http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 Georg Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:29:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1295 Consider hiring someone like myself who can do the sewing for you to make a cover for the really nice dog bed you already know and love. If you get a nice cover, it'll come off and you can wash it regularly. Get two, ideally, so one can be in the wash and/or ready to slip on fast before company comes over. Consider hiring someone like myself who can do the sewing for you to make a cover for the really nice dog bed you already know and love. If you get a nice cover, it’ll come off and you can wash it regularly. Get two, ideally, so one can be in the wash and/or ready to slip on fast before company comes over.

]]> By: Laura http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1292 Laura Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:50:31 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1292 Check out a futon store? The one we got our futon pad from (Norka Futon) had every fabric under the freakin' sun, and definitely had pads in the size you're searching for. Check out a futon store? The one we got our futon pad from (Norka Futon) had every fabric under the freakin’ sun, and definitely had pads in the size you’re searching for.

]]> By: Luisa http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/comment-page-1/#comment-1291 Luisa Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:29:08 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2006/11/26/whats-a-really-big-dog-gotta-do-to-get-a-bed-around-here/#comment-1291 What about a twin-bed-sized mattress topper? A good one is cheaper than some of the dog beds I've seen, and those "memory foam" toppers (Tempur-Pedic, etc.) are super comfy. Yeah, you'd be stuck with a white fabric cover --- but your local upholsterers would be happy to whip up a great-looking cover in the fabric of your choice. Have 'em add bolsters! Here's a topper link: http://www.healthyfoundations.com/toppers.html And here's a SoCal upholterer's link, just for ideas. (Day bed... hmmmm.) http://www.angelsandmadmen.com/251138.html What about a twin-bed-sized mattress topper? A good one is cheaper than some of the dog beds I’ve seen, and those “memory foam” toppers (Tempur-Pedic, etc.) are super comfy. Yeah, you’d be stuck with a white fabric cover —- but your local upholsterers would be happy to whip up a great-looking cover in the fabric of your choice. Have ‘em add bolsters! Here’s a topper link:
http://www.healthyfoundations.com/toppers.html

And here’s a SoCal upholterer’s link, just for ideas. (Day bed… hmmmm.)
http://www.angelsandmadmen.com/251138.html

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