This subject came up on another forum.I guess they make beds for older dogs and it cost a pretty penny.This is what I did and it works great if you have the room.
I bought a super single water bed(for people) take the bottom base off.Set up the water bed on the floor(with mattress frame and bumper rails)fill it up.I had sheets a thick quilt and a sleeping bag over the bed(tuck everything tight)don't want anyone to poke a hole in it.I set it up just like a bed pillows and all.
Zelda loved it,I hadthe heatset up high(which is still lower then their body heat).It really helped with her arthrites and I was even able to cut out her joint meds total.
This will also help a dog with bad hips,sleeping on the water and heated is great for them.
Water beds are pretty cheep,you can find them in the paper or at yard sales.I think I payed 100.00 dollars for the bed I have,but it is worth it if you have an old dog.
Donna
I bought a super single water bed(for people) take the bottom base off.Set up the water bed on the floor(with mattress frame and bumper rails)fill it up.I had sheets a thick quilt and a sleeping bag over the bed(tuck everything tight)don't want anyone to poke a hole in it.I set it up just like a bed pillows and all.
Zelda loved it,I hadthe heatset up high(which is still lower then their body heat).It really helped with her arthrites and I was even able to cut out her joint meds total.
This will also help a dog with bad hips,sleeping on the water and heated is great for them.
Water beds are pretty cheep,you can find them in the paper or at yard sales.I think I payed 100.00 dollars for the bed I have,but it is worth it if you have an old dog.
Donna
