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**Little Oscar** · 11-30-2012, 12:31 PM

Now that Oscar is recovering from his back problems, does anyone use an "orthopedic" bed? Does it really make a difference? I did take away his round bed since I don't want him curled up with the back problem, I gave him a flat bed so he sleeps straighter but wondering if an investment in an orthopedic bed is worth it now? And if so, any recommendations?

**Grace'sMom** · 11-30-2012, 12:42 PM

I have a memory foam bed for Gus.... It is actually a 24" x 24" sample from a mattress LOL They sell them on ebay. It comes in a zippered cover and I made another cover with some minky fleece to make it cozy.

It really helps him. We have tile floors here.... When he lays on the tile, I notice he is stiff and sore when he gets up.

When he lays on the bed, he gets up much easier.

So for Gus... it helps.

**Little Oscar** · 11-30-2012, 12:50 PM

Thanks! I will check it out! The ones from Dr. Foster & Smith's are so expensive (though he's worth every penny!! but still... lol)

**Grace'sMom** · 11-30-2012, 01:44 PM

I found ours on ebay for like $15

**Lacie's Mom** · 11-30-2012, 01:53 PM

Tori had sent me the ebay link for the matress sample and I made a new cover and Lacie loves it. She has Grade 1 LPs and is getting a little arthritis.

**Grace'sMom** · 11-30-2012, 02:04 PM

Oh I'm so glad you got one for her, Lynn!!

I'm glad she likes it

That was one awesome find!

**3Maltmom** · 11-30-2012, 02:30 PM

This is what Sher sent one of my doggies, who was having a very hard time with back, and legs. It has worked wonders for many of my wee ones. I am so grateful to Sher, and Linda. My Joplin is now sleeping on it, and the difference is amazing.

Memory Foam Dog Beds | Patented Orthopedic Dog Beds | Voted "Best Dog Bed"

**Leila'sMommy** · 11-30-2012, 02:47 PM

I have psoriatic arthritis and I know memory foam helps me. I wonder if it would be less expensive if you got a memory foam pillow for yours to sleep on.

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**Grace'sMom** · 11-30-2012, 03:59 PM

This is the link to the bed:

Small Medium Memory Foam Zippered Cover Pet Bed 24?X24" | eBay

**LoveLucy** · 11-30-2012, 04:55 PM

That is a GREAT DEAL on the bed!

11-30-2012, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Little Oscar Member Dog's Name: Oscar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 69	Orthopedic Bed? Now that Oscar is recovering from his back problems, does anyone use an "orthopedic" bed? Does it really make a difference? I did take away his round bed since I don't want him curled up with the back problem, I gave him a flat bed so he sleeps straighter but wondering if an investment in an orthopedic bed is worth it now? And if so, any recommendations?

11-30-2012, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	I have a memory foam bed for Gus.... It is actually a 24" x 24" sample from a mattress LOL They sell them on ebay. It comes in a zippered cover and I made another cover with some minky fleece to make it cozy. It really helps him. We have tile floors here.... When he lays on the tile, I notice he is stiff and sore when he gets up. When he lays on the bed, he gets up much easier. So for Gus... it helps. __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-30-2012, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	I found ours on ebay for like $15 __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-30-2012, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lacie's Mom Super Moderator Name: Lynn Dog's Name: Lacie, Tilly and Secret Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 14,307	Tori had sent me the ebay link for the matress sample and I made a new cover and Lacie loves it. She has Grade 1 LPs and is getting a little arthritis. __________________ Lacie, Secret & Tilly

11-30-2012, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	Oh I'm so glad you got one for her, Lynn!! I'm glad she likes it That was one awesome find! __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-30-2012, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Little Oscar Member Dog's Name: Oscar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 69	Thanks! I will check it out! The ones from Dr. Foster & Smith's are so expensive (though he's worth every penny!! but still... lol)

11-30-2012, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
3Maltmom Maltese Guru Name: Deb Dog's Name: Jops,Sammie,Frankie,LBB,Henry,Daisy,Lulu Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,292	This is what Sher sent one of my doggies, who was having a very hard time with back, and legs. It has worked wonders for many of my wee ones. I am so grateful to Sher, and Linda. My Joplin is now sleeping on it, and the difference is amazing. Memory Foam Dog Beds \| Patented Orthopedic Dog Beds \| Voted "Best Dog Bed" __________________

11-30-2012, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	I have psoriatic arthritis and I know memory foam helps me. I wonder if it would be less expensive if you got a memory foam pillow for yours to sleep on. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

11-30-2012, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	This is the link to the bed: Small Medium Memory Foam Zippered Cover Pet Bed 24?X24" \| eBay __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-30-2012, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
LoveLucy Maltese Guru Name: Gail Dog's Name: Lucy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 455	That is a GREAT DEAL on the bed!

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