subject: Heated Dog Beds for those Cold Nights [print this page] Heated Dog Beds for those Cold Nights Heated Dog Beds for those Cold Nights
Do you want to keep your dog comfortable and warm for a good nights rest?
If you want to keep your dog healthy it is imperative he receives quality sleep. Sometimes a folded blanket and a doghouse is not enough. To be sure your dog is warm and comfortable at night you should look for a heated dog bed. You will find many online to choose from. Pet stores tend to have little variety when it comes to heated dog beds and getting the right bed for your unique dog is important.
When searching the Internet, you will also often find reviews of various beds. This is an added benefit as you can learn from other people's experiences
If your canine sleeps outdoors in a doghouse then you will want a heated bed with thermostat controls so you can adjust it according to the seasons. If your dog is an indoor dog that needs extra warmth at night a single temperature bed will usually suffice.
Be sure to get a bed that's the right size for your buddy. If your dog has to squeeze into a tight ball to fit in it, it is not big enough. When a dog sleeps curled up, he is usually only sleeping lightly. For a dog to get REM sleep he will usually have to stretch out on his side. REM sleep is just as important for dogs as it is for humans. So be sure your dog has room to stretch out.
Dogs in the wild live in burrows, and you will often find the same tendency in your dog. They like to burrow under covers or rugs, or curl up under a piece of furniture in their "dog cave". Keep this in mind when choosing a bed. Also, observing how your dog sleeps over a period of time under different situations, will aid you in choosing the right heated dog bed.
