I’m watching this post because Snowie is now limping on waking up. Stiff right leg. Dog physio said his x-rays showed slight arthritis in the shoulder but she could feel no other problems on examination. Reckons he’s just stiff from middle age—8 years old. The limp goes after he’s walked the length of say a room. Makes me very sad nevertheless. I think we need to get him a more comfy downstairs bed even though he sleeps in every corner, moving throughout the day.
Hattie, her lump and arthritis
- Thread starter Charlie
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Naya
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- Location
- Bristol, UK
We have 2 memory foam beds for Harley and she loves them. I also lie on the one in the front room on an evening if I’m a bit stiff and sore as i can relax and not ache so much when I get up.
- Location
- Isle of Man
We (hoomans) have a Tempur memory foam mattress and it is the most supportive, comfortable bed I have ever slept on.
We had a memory foam bed for several years. It was an expensive bed. I hated it. It was boiling hot—I’d wake up soaked. And I’d wake up very stiff because I think I was just sinking into it, so my body wasn’t straight when I was sleeping (I don’t move in my sleep, unfortunately!). The bed company told us it was designed for people with joint problems. We eventually swapped it for a super hard bed with coil springs. It is MUCH too hard. I now sleep on a folded duvet to make it softer. But it’s definitely more comfortable than sinking into the memory foam. I’m thinking that a firm bed with a thin memory foam topping is the way to go (Goldilocks “just right”!) I’m just worried about the heat from the foam. And it’s that heat from memory foam that I’m worried about for Snowie, because he gets so hot. I do lie on his nighttime cushion every night. 
(It’s our nighttime ritual—he gets a rubdown at the same time.) It’s stuffed with foam chunks/bits. It is wonderfully comfortable—firm yet accommodating. I have been known to fall asleep on it until I get complaints from Snowie when he wants to “go to bed”!
(It’s our nighttime ritual—he gets a rubdown at the same time.) It’s stuffed with foam chunks/bits. It is wonderfully comfortable—firm yet accommodating. I have been known to fall asleep on it until I get complaints from Snowie when he wants to “go to bed”!
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Some of the memory foam beds we have are two layers: the base is a more solid foam and the top is like eggshell carton shape, so it is softer and allows for air flow. I’ve been known to sleep on them on occasion
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
I've ordered this one Cath, not cheap but I want to do the right thing for Hattie to keep her well supported and comfortable. She's so worth it
xxhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TQ47CPW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
If not I know Charlie wouldn't complain! 
xx
But that one had higher sides. I do like the look of this one.
Helen, if you could come back and let us know what you think I'd be grateful. I am seriously re-considering changing the Bunty hammock now, even with lots of padding on top of it - - but a bed like this is such a lot of money i would want to know that it's really worth the investment and that it is superb qualityI've ordered this one Cath, not cheap but I want to do the right thing for Hattie to keep her well supported and comfortable. She's so worth it
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TQ47CPW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
I bought mine from zooplus.
Little cheaper but still good quality. I fall asleep in it when I snuggle up to Hunter before I go to bed! It is very comfy!
Orthopaedic Dog Bed - Grey
Little cheaper but still good quality. I fall asleep in it when I snuggle up to Hunter before I go to bed! It is very comfy!
Orthopaedic Dog Bed - Grey
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Of course I will Natalie, no problem. When it arrives and Hattie has road tested it I will post a review. I agree, it's a lot of money and not what I would usually spend in a month of Sunday's. Quality and support for Hattie's joint is of paramount importance. If that's what it gives it will be worth the investment to me. Watch this space! xx
- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
I bought large (5 % off today!!). It is quite big for Hunter though as he likes to curl up and not hang loose . I also put a fleece blanket on top of the fleece. This is not s good photo but you get the idea!
Oh gosh, that looks huge!how big is Hunter again?
We’ve been really happy with Stanley’s. He’s had it a year and it’s still in really good condition and hasn’t flattened anywhere or anything.
I reckon he’ll have it for a good few more years yet!
I thought it was quite reasonably priced but I had been looking at orvis before that
