Q. Our dog has a great deal of involuntary movement in her back legs. Will she find the mesh uncomfortable? Will she scrape herself raw by rubbing against it?
A. This has never come up, so I don't know if the rubbing will cause a problem. The bed helps prevent pressure sores for dogs that are down and not mobile, but this is a new question. The mesh is comfortable and not abrasive, but no guarantees on the involuntary movement.
Q. She pulls herself along with her front paws, digging her nails into the carpet. Will she be able to put holes in the mesh? Will the holes cause the material to run, making the holes bigger? Can the mesh be replaced easily?
A. The mesh is not easy to damage, but not impossible. The dog's nails will not go through the mesh - the holes are not quite large enough for that. The mesh is easy to replace, but usually does not need to be replaced for many months if ever.
Q. How is the back cushion attached to the rest of the bed. Can the dog push the cushion off?
A. The back cushion is attached via 2" commercial grade hook and loop fasteners (like Velcro) and usually dogs loll all over them without dislodging them. They are designed to stay where you put them, although the customer can adjust them as he/she sees fit.
Q. How high are the legs? What if my pet can't climb up on the bed?
A. The legs for the medium bed are 5 inches high. The legs of the Large and Extra Large bed are 6 inches high. They can be cut, if necessary, but it is usually easier to place a pillow or box that the animal can step up on. |