Buying Guide For Memory Foam Pet Beds

Are you considering buying a memory foam pet bed?  If so there are certain things you should know and certain considerations you should make. Buying a cat or dog bed that has memory foam is not something that you should take lightly. There are many different kinds of memory foam and many different levels of quality. So knowing what you need before you actually make a purchase can be extremely beneficial.

Why Memory Foam Vs. Any Other Type Of Bed?

Memory foam is not like other types of materials.  It was created by NASA in the early 1970s to alleviate the pressure that astronauts would experience during lift off.  Memory foam displaces the pressure and weight of a body over the entire surface so that there are no specific points of the body that has to absorb the pressure. 

These points where the body meets the mattress are called pressure points.  Regular mattresses cause pressure points because they don't evenly disperse the body weight. This can cause tossing and turning and interruptions during sleep.  A memory foam mattress eliminates pressure points and allows for more effective, restful, and energizing sleep.

This is why memory foam is so much better than any other type of material.  And it's perfect for your animals. 

This is true especially if you have an older dog or cat that needs an orthopedic type mattress to sleep on.  The memory foam will alleviate certain pressures on their body so that they have relief from muscle and bone pain.

Choosing The Right Bed

The memory foam pet bed you choose should depend on a few factors.  The most important factors are the size and the weight of your animal.   If you have a larger dog then you will need a thicker mattress because the heavier your animal the more dense you'll need a mattress (to offer the right amount of support). 

If you purchase a thin, less dense, memory foam mattress then your larger dog or cat will sink to the bottom and touch the floor through the mattress (which will eliminate the entire purpose of the mattress).  If your dog weighs over 50 pounds you will want to look for a mattress that is at least 4 inches thick. 

For cats it really doesn't matter what size mattress you buy (just make sure you purchase a quality mattress!).

Knowing What To Avoid

When you are shopping for memory foam mattresses for your pet you need to make sure you avoid mattresses that are made outside of the United States (especially mattresses made in China).  

The problem with these memory foam products is that they are made with very low quality materials including dangerous substances like formaldehyde. 

So what you should do is make sure that the memory foam pet bed you buy is made in the United States (especially if your dog or cat tends to chew).  Also make sure that any mattress you buy has a thick, quality, durable cover.  This will prevent your pet from consuming any of the foam (which can make your dog or cat sick).

Where To Buy

There are several places to purchase a pet bed with memory foam.  You can look for used pet beds on eBay or you can look for new products on Amazon.  Amazon.com has an enormous selection with a wide array of prices.  Plus they offer a feature that you can't find on any other website which is consumer reviews.  

You can read what experiences other consumers had with that product before you make a purchase.  If it has received a very large number of negative reviews then you know it's not a mattress you want to purchase.

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