Guest Maeby Fünke Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) My 11 month old Labrador prefers to sleep on hard surfaces... And I'm worried that this might be bad for her growing joints, especially her hips. She has a Snooza raised bed (with a pet futon), and she is allowed to sleep on my bed as well as the couch, but I often find her lying outside on the concrete patio, during the day, or on the kitchen tiles at night. I'm especially worried because she is a large Labrador (she isn't overweight; she just has a big frame). I'm just wondering if other people's dogs do this and if it's okay... I'm not sure if I should be encouraging her to sleep on a bed. Edited May 3, 2013 by Maeby Fünke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I use one of these for Penny who is 14. In the winter I put a blanket and her dog pillow on top and it acts as a water bed, I take them off during the day and she snoozes on the pet-bed if its a warm day http://waggle.com.au/soothsoft-b27/canine-cooler-pet-bed-p372 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 My Pyreneans often prefer to sleep on the tiles. Mainly because it is cooler. I do provide soft bedding for them, and they tend to alternate. They don't sleep in the same place all night or all day. No problems with hips or joints. The main thing you may need to watch for is bursa on the elbows from pressure. But some dogs get them and some don't. Maybe see if she will use a bed that is 'cooler' - maybe a raised bed with a cover that promotes good airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Our dogs love sleeping on cool floors/concrete areas , and none have had hip probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 No worries, thanks for the replies... I just wasn't sure :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess the Lab Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Arthritis can be caused by sleeping on concrete or tiles which have much moisture in them. This is true for humans if they tend to sleep on such surfaces and I'm sure it's the same for dogs. Maybe put a piece of rugged looking rag on the hard floor during winter and put a thinner silky one during summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 My lab did the same thing, even when he had arthritis he still preferred the cement some days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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