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Best Dog Bed For An Eco-Lifestyle
By Rodger G Allenby
If you’re getting rid of toxic and synthetic materials in your
home and changing to an eco-friendly way of life, then don’t forget
that your canine friend needs the best dog bed for an eco-lifestyle
as well.
You know that many standard dog beds have covers made of synthetic
fabrics, and who knows what’s in those cushions! If you
have to resort to considering custom dog beds, then you need to
review your options and be sure you don’t have anything
questionable in your pet’s bed.
There are fortunately a few manufacturers out there who are trying
to make clean, eco-friendly and durable beds for dogs.
Manufactured With Recycled Products
As far as durability and cleanliness go, rather than switching
to an all-organic bed immediately, you might go halfway, getting
the best dog bed made from recycled products.
For example, one of the specials featured on the
www.guffly.com
website in the last few months is the "Comfy Organic Pet
Bed," in which the center cushion is actually made from recycled
plastic bottles.
These are obviously still synthetic materials, but you’re keeping
them out of a landfill. The cover of this donut-shaped bed is
made from organic cotton. So you’re partway there.
All Organic Materials
You may not want to use recycled materials, though, especially
if they’re not organic. Plastic might still be out-gassing, for
example, so perhaps you’ll want the bed for your pooch to be made
from all organic materials instead.
That may prove more difficult, since even most "eco-friendly"
pet bed makers use recycled plastic in their cushions. But Doggy
Archy (www.doggyarchy.com)
may prove to be your answer, with its quality dog beds made of
organic, sustainable and durable hemp fibers. The cushions are
filled with kapok, a fluffy fibre made from the pods of the kapok
tree. So these beds are completely organic.
Beds Made With Natural Sustainable Materials
It’s true that dogs aren’t going to care what sort of large or
small dog beds they sleep on. If they can be comfortable and have
a good snooze, that’s all they want. But it’s your job, as their
owner, to find the best dog bed possible, and this may involve
researching beds that are made of natural, sustainable materials
and made in a responsible way.
It’s probably going to take some work. Yet remember that you’ll
have the reward of knowing that while you are bettering the planet
and your own health, and you’re going to better the dog’s health
too.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on pets, gardening and landscaping including
Bird Baths,
Fish Ponds,
Hummingbird Feeders,
Gardening Tools,
Backyard Ideas,
Backyard Landscaping Pictures,
Potting Table,
Backyard Fences.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Facts About Dog Beds....
If you have a dog then you are going to need a dog bed. Dog beds
come in a wide assortment of styles, colors and sizes so you really
have to have an idea of what you need and are willing to pay.
And the beds can differ greatly in prices.
Orthopedic beds used for dogs that have joint problems are probably
going to cost you more than a bed bought at Petco or Wal-Mart.
But whatever type of bed you wind up buying you need to have as
much information as possible.
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