Pet Beds and Your New Home

If you’re building or buying a beautiful home, now is the time to be thinking of not just your comfort, but the comfort of your pets. Do you really want to bring in that smelly, old pet bed your dog has had for so long that the filling is pulled out? Probably not! Thankfully, there’s a large range of pet beds available these days to not only suit your pet, but your décor as well!

A Few Considerations

Before you go splurging on the prettiest pet bed you can find, you might like to consider the following:

• Size: Is your pet a large breed puppy? You might want to ensure that your pet bed investment will accommodate your pet for many years to come. Most pets like a small space to curl up in so don’t be worried if you buy something that seems slightly smaller than the size of your pet. Chances are, your pet will really enjoy that cosy feeling!
• Durability: Even the most angelic of pets can give into temptation and scratch, rip or bite their sleeping space. Durable materials are a must when you are purchasing a bed for your pet. Not only will a high-quality pet bed last longer, you’re less likely to be constantly cleaning up fluffy remains from the insert which your dog or cat has dutifully pulled apart.
• Location: Is your pet bed going to be in the laundry, the lounge room or perhaps outdoors? The location will help you decide what type of pet bed you purchase. Outdoor pet beds will need to be weather resistant and easy to wash due to muddy paws and the dust and grime of the outdoors.

The Best Types of Pet Beds

The best type of bed for your pet is one that they sleep in! Make sure it’s a style that your pet will enjoy and hopefully they’ll doze off there every night instead of on the couch or in your bed. Here’s some of our favourite designs:

Heavy Duty Canvas Bed

These beds are usually made from high quality canvas and a waterproof lining to ensure they don’t mould or retain odours. If you plan on putting this bed on tiles or floorboard, look for one that has a grip material on the base to stop it from slipping and sliding.

Memory Foam Bed

Memory foam pillows for humans are excellent, so why shouldn’t our pets have the same type of comfort? Memory foam pet beds take the shape of your pet so they’ll be able to find their sleeping position easily, each night.

Elevated Bed

Elevated pet beds are great as they allow you to clean underneath them with ease. It also means pets can stay off the cold floor during the cooler months. H3: Orthopaedic Bed: Orthopaedic beds are great for your older pets that may have sore joints or suffer arthritis. Orthopaedic beds use technology that eases their pain while they are resting.

Kennel

If your pet is outdoors, then a stylish kennel might be the way to go. Kennels are a great way to shield your dog from all types of weather and they’ll enjoy the feeling of being protected by walls and a roof over their head. Cats might enjoy sleeping in a kennel too!

The Perfect Home for You and Your Pet

At McDonald Jones Homes, we are in the business of not only building a new home, but building your dream home. Start your home ownership journey with us today, and not only will we make sure you are living in style and comfort, we’re happy to make sure your pets are too! Contact us today to find out more.