Many people ask why pets need pet beds or pet pillows when animals are supposed to be built to withstand the harsh outdoors. Indeed, pets are equipped to survive conditions rougher than your home’s, but since they are domesticated, their habits and their actions are now more suited for households and home gardens.
Having a pet bed not only gives a pet supreme comfort, but also protects it from extreme changes in temperature. Some pet beds even promote proper posturing, which helps your pet deal with arthritis and recover from injuries faster. Such a simple item is becoming a necessity to make the lives of your pets pleasant and healthy.
Purchasing a pet bed can be a bit pricey. Pet bed manufacturers have made technologically-sound products that help you set the exact temperature for the pet bed’s cooling and heating functions. Modern pet beds can cost you about a hundred dollars, which is a significant figure for any budget. If you have all the proper materials and a little bit of creativity, you can make your own pet bed without the unnecessary costs.
Materials Used:
3 x 3 meters polyester or cotton
zipper
7 oz memory foam
pet bed warmer/cooler
The first step to make a pet bed is to create the bed’s exterior. Sew the ends of the polyester or cotton together. Cut a portion of the fabric to form the base of your pet bed. Attach the base to the sewn fabric. Now, you must cut an opening at the base where you will attach the zipper. Once this is completed, you’re almost done. If you have trouble forming the shape of your pet bed, you can fashion it like an oblong bean bag in a similar fashion as luxury pet beds.
The amount of foam used to stuff the pet bed is relative to the needs of your pet. If your pet is young and perfectly healthy, you don’t need to stuff the entire seven ounces of foam. Young pets would appreciate something that is soft and comfy, which is a complement to their rather active lives.
On the other hand, older and sickly pets need a firm pet bed that allows them to maintain the proper posture for their entire rest period. You will need the whole seven ounces of memory foam in this case.
Memory foam is the best choice for your pet bed stuffing. It is quite comfortable and firm enough to promote proper pet posture. Of course, you can use the slightly cheaper regular foam, but what is a few extra dollars for something that will comfort and support your young and old pets?
Using memory foam also eliminates the need to frequently add or reduce the amount of stuffing in your pet bed. You just stuff about five to seven ounces of memory foam in your pet bed then you can leave it for the entire lifespan of your pet. Memory foam is a bit harder to find than regular foam though, but there is nothing that a few inquiries could not find.
Once you have completed your own luxury pet bed, you can turn it into a warming or cooling pet bed by using a device called the pet bed warmer/cooler. This nifty little gadget allows users to manipulate the temperature that it emits, helping pets survive the extremely cool temperatures of winter and the agonizing heat of summer. Also, your pet will be less susceptible to diseases related to extreme temperatures.
Insert the pet bed warmer/cooler in the bed along with the stuffing, and then set it to your desired temperature. In a few minutes, your pet bed will be warm or cool enough to make your pet comfy, regardless of the season. Just be aware of the room temperature so that you will always have the right setting for your pet bed.
You now have a pet bed that is worth more than a hundred dollars in retail stores. As you can see, you have made both your pet and your wallet happy with your makeshift pet bed’s comfy features and low overall price. You can even make a business out of pet beds if you get the hang of creating them.