post #1 of 13 (permalink) Egg crate foam or Memory foam? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. post #2 of 13 (permalink) Mine have 'trampoline" style beds and just thick foam mattresses on those in winter (about 2" thick) and when it gets really cold they get a wool blanket as well My old dog used to love ripping up anything that was foam so she had a big woollen blanked folded up several times - that was really padded and wouldn't compress. I got a memory foam one recently but it's too thin, as the foam compresses it squishes so flat they might as well lay on the floor post #3 of 13 (permalink) if your going to spend the money I would go with memory foam.. post #4 of 13 (permalink) I always do the disclaimer - I know the person with these but: Dog Beds, Orthopedic Dog Beds, Washable Dog Beds | if your dog doesn't rip up beds violently, these beds are great and last.
My dogs have 2 - one that was a reject without the nice pillow top, that I keep covered with sheets, that my foster did rip up with her teeth in a violent, you should've picked me up from the vet an hour go, outburst. I still use it because the chunk she ripped out doesn't keep it from being useable. The other one was given to my dog who was going to have 8 weeks of crate rest after liver tumor removal surgery. The first one I've had about 4 years, the second one 2. The dogs love them, and as long as the dog isn't destructive, you don't have to buy new beds repeatedly because they are so easy to keep clean/retain shape, etc. So the expense initially is high, but instead of 10 $50 beds... post #5 of 13 (permalink) Originally Posted by Mooch Yeah right now I have a bunch of blankets on the floor for her C: Ill be sure to find a thick one so that doesnt happen! Originally Posted by JakodaCD OAI probably will find a memory foam one because they seem cheaper and if they are just as good and last longer i would want the memory foam C:
Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAANI checked them out and they look like they have a good product C: post #6 of 13 (permalink) post #7 of 13 (permalink) Originally Posted by Jag I do have a crib mattress that no one is using right now so Ill put that down tonight and see if she like it Thanks! What do you mean it get hard when a mold is cast? post #8 of 13 (permalink) When I lay for awhile (which being sick I've done often) the memory foam gets hard as a brick. You have to rotate the mattress to get rid of the 'body mold' left from where you always lay. In a non-ill young dog, it would take some time to get that breakdown, but it will come. I have a bed that is very expensive and has memory foam in it. It's going as soon as we have money to replace it. It's worse on my back than any other mattress. Not something I'd get again, or get for a dog. The egg crate is better. Grim's kennel pad is egg crate. It springs back up. It's only for elbow, etc. wear.
Our old girl has a mattress that is topped with egg crate. She can't stand hard surfaces anymore. She loves that bed. When I need another, though, I'm going with a good crib mattress. post #9 of 13 (permalink) Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) post #10 of 13 (permalink) If you are spending the money, go with memory foam. It lasts longer (as long as no one chews on it) and is more durable. I have a memory foam matress, and I've never had a problem with overheating during the summer or getting too hard in winter. My dog has an old futon mattress for a bed, which is holding up quite well other than the puppy's chewing. Jump to: navigation, search A mattress pad, mattress topper, or underpad is designed to lie atop a mattress. Made primarily from foam, its function is to provide a layer of comfort and warmth between the user and the mattress. It is of particular benefit when the existing mattress is worn or uncomfortable. Toppers quite often have a contoured profile to facilitate airflow.
Visco-elastic foam toppers are regularly used in medical institutions because of their pressure relieving properties. The foam used in the construction of these memory foam toppers reacts to both pressure and temperature. This, combined with its greater density, are properties that give them their characteristic "weightlessness" sensation. An electric mattress pad is made of heavy fabric with heating filaments woven into it. In the UK and Commonwealth countries this is called an "electric blanket". Sleep Ridiculously Well – Mattresses GuideCan you wash egg crate foam pads? While people shouldn't ever put foam mattress pads in an automatic washing machine, and especially not the dryer, it is possible to wash them. Washing machines damage the structure because the high agitation of the washing cycles will shred the foam. Can I wash my couch cushions in the washer? How do you shrink wool in the dryer? What are some of the features of the Serta Hampton Bay mattress?
Instead, people should take the foam outside or into the bathtub and use a 2-1 ratio of detergent and water. They spray the solution over the pad and allow it to sink in. After about 45 minutes, they can rinse it with clean water and allow it to dry in indirect sun over the next few days, flipping it periodically to speed the process along. Learn more about Laundry Can nylon shrink in the dryer? Nylon, like most synthetic materials, is highly resistant to heat and does not typically shrink in a dryer. Nylon garments may permanently wrinkle in a hot... How do you wash stuffed animals? Some stuffed animals can be washed in the washing machine while others can't. Reading the tag is the best way to determine exactly which method is appropri... How do you bleach clothes? To bleach your clothes, you need some bleach, access to water, a washing machine and some laundry detergent. The type of bleach you use - chlorine or oxyge... How do you kill bacteria on laundry?