koolietas Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a cushion type bed (indoor use only) for my dog who gets hot very quickly... He will not sleep on a cool mat. Are futons the best? Wool should keep him warm in winter and cool in summer but I wonder if this is enough support for him (19kgs and 9 years of age) Any suggestions would be appreciated :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 THe snooza futon beds are pretty good from my experience, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I have one of these: http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2193&ParentCat=524 Bought it for my Dally who feels the cold but my Springer (feels the heat, loves the cold) has been choosing to sleep on the "cool" side all this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 ..why does he need a cushion if he feels the heat ? let him sleep on a cotton blanket ..or one of those hammock type beds with a breathable fabric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Perse beat me too it - yep a hammock bed which breathes and allows air to circulate. Saw some reasonably priced ones at Big W... ETA Big W also have some of those cheap cotton weave single blankets which my guys love and wash like rags if you really want something that breathes to put on the hammock for the pup to snuggle into... Edited January 17, 2014 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A raised bed would be my choice. Air circulates and easier to get off for older dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Whoops - double post. Edited January 17, 2014 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolietas Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for your suggestions everyone :) He has had a hammock bed in the past and didn't use it...he prefers a cushion type bed which is why I was asking for those recommendations...but given they have various fillings, wanted to know if anyone had any experience with a particular filling/brand if they have a hot dog. Wool makes the most sense to me given that it is a natural, breathable fibre. A cotton blanket will not provide him any support on it's own so that option is out (otherwise would have been good for a hammock bed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The last few nights I have found Kenz quite happily sleeping on a Snooza cuddler. Can't be to unpleasant given the temps have been in the 40+ region all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I have the same here ness. Sonny sleeping happily in his Dog Gone Smart doughnut bed in this current heat wave. Out like a light :) My girl is out on the back lawn laying like a turtle LOL. She has 3 beds to choose from but none interest miss fussy pants. Edited January 18, 2014 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 If he prefers a cushion type bed I would go for something firmer, the more he sinks h=in the warmer he'll be. An inner spring cot mattress would work well as they are hollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 My 10 yr, 18kg BC has a hammock bed that she has never slept on, a futon which she uses sometimes in hot weather and a cheap donut type bed that she uses the most - even in hot weather. She does choose the bathroom tiles sometimes. My 8yr, 18kg BC prefers to sleep outside or under the house on the cooler concrete, but he rarely sleeps on a bed in summer or winter. I should set up a bed under the house (a Queenslander) as it is the coolest place. You can lead a dog to bed but you can't make them use one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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