I bought a 46 inch long plastic zipper that I shortened using this method. You'll want a zipper long enough to span one of the sides of the bed. You can also choose to mix fabrics - maybe oilcloth on top to make it resistant to liquids if you have an older/dirty dog. I'm using a beautiful cotton duck arrow print from. I recommend using a mid- to heavyweight fabric for the bed. I highly recommend buying the foam as a mattress topper - you'll save money and have more foam to work with! Pet bed inserts are very expensive. The mattress topper you choose will depend on the size of your dog! I chose to get a twin XL, giving me about 80x38 inches to work with, meaning I could double over the foam and still have a little left over for cat beds. zipper that will fit the bed (a make-a-size kit might be your best bet!).2-3 yards of medium-heavy fabric (depends on bed size).Promotes better sleep quality, and relieves stress and. memory foam mattress topper ( this is the one I bought) Give your dog the ultimate comfort they deserve with our Plush Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Mattress.The memory foam provides loads of support for his joints, and I love that I can make tons of covers for the bed and switch them out. You can get memory foam mattress toppers for fairly cheap and sewing a cover isn't too hard. I knew we needed a better long term solution, so I decided to start looking into memory foam. The last one he had was full of recycled foam, which started to break down and flatten out very fast. We've also tried a couple store bought beds, but the quality of those never seems to be worth the price. He's previously had a bed I made from quilted clothing scraps and polyfill - it worked when he was younger but not so much now. It doesn't help that he's 120+ pounds, so he has a lot of weight that needs to be supported - more reason to use orthopedic-friendly memory foam. Roscoe is almost eight years old and starting to have some issues with his hips so I knew it was time to make him an orthopedic dog bed to go along with the other treatments he's getting! We have wooden/lino floors all through our apartment so he really doesn't have a nice place to sleep without a bed. He might not get as much screen time as my cats but he's just as amazing. The boy and I are proud parents of a German Shepherd/Rottie mix named Roscoe.
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