An incontinent dog can be a lot of work. Finding a good, easy to clean, dog bed can go a long way to making your life much easier.
We have to put together this time-saving chart to let you know our thoughts on some of the best beds for incontinent dogs.
Table could not be displayed.What Causes These Bed Wetting Issues?
There are plenty of reasons why your dog may wet the bed.
- He or she might be a puppy and not properly trained yet.
- Or maybe older and has lost control over their bladder functions.
- Many dogs that pee accidentally do so because they are nervous.
- Maybe because they heard a loud noise, or their owners are away.
- Sometimes, dogs will have accidents in strange surroundings like someone else’s home.
- Possibly because they are marking their territory or are overly excited.
Whatever the reason, owning a dog that accidentally pees where it shouldn’t is a hassle, especially when you have to mop up the mess!
One area where dogs often really struggle with incontinence is in their beds.
Bedwetting is surprisingly common with our four-legged friends.
So in this post, we decided to look in detail all about the best easy to clean dog beds for incontinence.
So What Are the Best Dog Beds for Incontinence?
We have to admit that although we thought it was a great idea to have a solution for incontinent dogs and bedwetting.
We were intrigued to know what would it look like and how would it work? But then if you think about it, we manage fine with people, right?
Incontinence pads that are made for humans, when placed in beds and chairs, work perfectly fine to absorb liquid messes.
As we looked into this, we found that there are some really great products out there. They can make your life easier (much less cleaning).
They can make your dog happier (a nice dry bed). And they can keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
Plus, if your dog likes to snuggle into the bedding, we’ve got that covered with some cozy options.
What to Look For in a Waterproof Dog Bed
Does it Keep the Dog Dry?
Look for solutions that really keep the dog dry.
For example, a mesh underneath that allows urine to pass through to a mat away from the dog.
You could then use either a washable piece of fabric on the floor or buy the disposable pads that could be easily swapped out when wet to make the cleaning nice and easy.
Is it Comfortable for Older Dogs?
Find a bed that is comfortable for older dogs, dogs with ailments such as arthritis, and dogs that have paralysis.
These types of beds typically are up off the floor on legs. This is so the animal’s body does not have constant pressure from the hard floor surface.
Is it Mold and Mildew Resistent?
The materials used should be mold and mildew resistant. This means the cloth would last longer, plus the dog wouldn’t be getting sick from the bacteria.
Also, it wouldn’t smell as bad, which could be quite overwhelming when you own more than one canine!
Is Part or All of the Bed Washable?
Some parts of the bed need to be washable and/or easy to clean. Either the covers that came with it or the mesh and other fabrics used to make it.
Hopefully, it would dry quickly, too, so that the dog could have its bed back as quickly as possible.
Is a Waterproof Cover the Best Choice?
We should note at this point that there are plenty of excellent choices in waterproof coverings. And this is an excellent idea because it keeps the pad from decaying quickly and smelling.
Remember that the urine has to go somewhere. It is either going to roll off the mattress onto the rug or floor, or it is going to be absorbed by the pet’s fur. This is not great because now you have to wash the dog, too!
If you decide on one with waterproofing, be sure to add a pad or mat as well so that you can remove it when wet. In fact, if you don’t mind doing laundry, you can purchase those washable soaker pads used for incontinent people.
They have cotton on one side that touches the body, and then a waterproof backing or twill on the other side to prevent the urine from reaching the chair cushion or bed mattress.