9 Best Orthopedic Dog Beds 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks

If you’ve ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed (and who hasn’t), then you know how grumpy it can make you. The same is true for our furry friends. A good bed is not only crucial for a good night’s sleep, but it can also be helpful for dogs who have or are at risk of bone and joint issues. Fortunately, there is technology to help. In these reviews, we explore our favorite orthopedic dog beds. This way, you can sleep well at night knowing that you are helping your pup get the best rest possible.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites (2024 Update)

The 9 Best Orthopedic Dog Beds

1. PetFusion Orthopedic Dog Bed – Best Overall

PetFusion has made a wonderful product that is great for pups who might be at risk for certain ailments in the future or older dogs who need the support now. This bed is medically sound for your dog but is also built to withstand wear and tear.

This is a bed made of memory foam, which has been proven to help dogs with little or big aches and pains. The memory foam in this bed is 4 inches thick, giving your dog plenty of support. Because this material forms to your dog, it will help relieve pain from arthritis, which in turn, will increase your dog’s energy levels. This bed also has a calming effect on pups who get a bit anxious. The support sections of this bed are made out of recycled polyester and cotton.

Not only is this bed functional, but it looks nice as well. You can be proud to have an item that looks like it belongs in the home and goes a long way toward helping the health of your doggo.

This bed is meant to last for years. The cover is water and tear resistant, while the base is nonslip, so it won’t go sliding all around when your ecstatic dog hops in. The cover is easy to clean: Just unzip and throw in the washing machine.

Those who have used this product from PetFusion rave about it. Reports of restful dogs are abundant, as are reports of ailing dogs showing signs of youth again. Some folks who have purchased this also get a bed frame for it, which makes it look simply royal. While this bed is meant for medium to large dogs, it is also wonderful if you have several little dogs, assuming that they can share. The only complaint we’ve heard is that the zippers aren’t top notch.

This bed comes with a two-year warranty.

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2. Petsure Orthopedic Memory Dog Bed – Best Value

While the memory foam is great, we are also impressed by the looks of this bed. It is stylish and modern, and you won’t have to tuck it out of sight when guests come over. The edges of the bed act as pillows, and the fabric will keep your pup warm on cold days but won’t overheat them in the middle of summer.

As for the memory foam itself, your dog will sleep comfortably on this material that has revolutionized sleeping for both humans and pets. This material never goes flat but retains the shapes of those who lay in it. The only big bummer about this bed is that it is not recommended for dogs over 75 pounds.

The outer fabric is a faux linen, made to be stain resistant and easy to clean. The manufacturers claim that it will not cling to your pet. This item comes with a one-month guarantee, but a lifetime of customer service!

So many nice things are said about this bed, but there are a few things that keep this from being our outright top pick. The layer of memory foam isn’t as thick as some might prefer. This is also not a product for large dogs. That said, we do think that this is the best orthopedic dog bed for the money.

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3. Big Barker Pillow Orthopedic Dog Bed – Premium Choice

 

 

This is a bed made specifically for the big dogs, though little dogs would find it comfy as well. This is not a memory foam bed, but instead, it is made out of a material called therapy foam. This is a similar material that is newer to the market and boasts an incredible ability to retain shape. In fact, Big Barker has a guarantee that it will retain 90% of its shape after 10 years of use.

Unlike the first two beds on our list, this one doesn’t have sides that act as pillows; instead, there’s one big hump on the end. As such, this isn’t that good looking, but we do think that its effectiveness is as good, if not better, than the first two on our list. This product is made in the U.S.A., and Big Barker claims that you cannot find a better material for the health of your pups than the therapeutic material in this bed.

This is an easy-to-wash product. The microfiber cover simply slips off, and you can throw it in with the rest of the laundry.

Buyers call this bed a life saver, as there aren’t many beds out there on the market for the truly huge dogs in the dog world. There is one little issue, though: This bed is most certainly not dog proof. This might be a better bed for older dogs who have gotten past the phase of digging literally everything in sight.

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4. Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Bed

 

 

Friends Forever has put out a bed that will be wonderful for a pup who might be suffering from aches and pains, whether they are aging related or from a day of hard play. This is a wonderful bed for dogs 75 pounds and under. The layer of memory foam is 4 inches thick, which provides plenty of support for your furry friend.

This product is also easy to clean. All you have to do is unzip the cover and throw it in the washing machine. The liner is water-resistant, so you shouldn’t have to worry about cleaning the actual bed too many times, while the outer cover is fur resistant.

As for looks, this is a standard-looking bed: The sides act as pillows, and you can get this product in four different colors.

Sadly, there are durability concerns with this bed, mainly with the zippers. Some people have reported that the threading for the zipper part falls apart after one wash. If that happens to you, rest easy: You have a one-year warranty with this product.

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5. BarkBox Orthopedic Dog Bed

This is the first bed on our list that is basically just a mattress — at least, it doesn’t have the aesthetic appeal as the first four items on our list. You can choose several different designs, though.

When you receive the package, you will be surprised at how small it seems, but you’ll be even more surprised once you open it and watch the bed expand! This just demonstrates the awesome ability of memory foam in retaining its shape. The top of this mattress is a temperature-regulating memory gel. This should give you the confidence that this bed will support your dog through many nights and many naps.

The outer layer is easy to clean and water-resistant. All you have to do is unzip and toss into the wash. Sadly, this bed is recommended for medium and smaller dogs only. But because of the smaller size, it can be easily taken on trips!

Some buyers  say that they are surprised at the size of this bed, both in area and thickness, but not in a good way. Others have had issues with durability. From what we can gather, the weight threshold of this bed is roughly around 50 pounds. However, we have heard that the customer service team is absolutely wonderful.

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6. Furhaven Orthopedic Ergonomic Bed

 

This bed is different in design than the others on our list in that both ends act as pillows, creating a valley in the middle. This is another foam bed meant to cradle your dog, offering relief to tired joints, especially for arthritic dogs. Furhaven claims that the contoured design of this bed helps in that aspect, giving your dog maximum relief from everyday pains.

This easy-to-clean product comes in many different sizes, from adorably small to hugely cute. That being said, Furhaven cautions against buying this bed if your dog has strong teething or digging tendencies.

Because of the way this product is packaged, it is susceptible to being a little warped the first time you unbox it. Have a little patience, though, as it eventually forms into the proper shape. We also recommend getting one size bigger than you think you need.

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7. KOPEKS Orthopedic Memory Dog Bed

This bed is made with a thickness that should give you confidence. With 7 inches of hypoallergenic memory foam, this bed will support even a really heavy dog! The extra 3 inches in the pillow will lead to a happy snoozer!

This bed has a familiar shape in that most of it looks like a mattress, but the very end acts as a pillow. It also has layers of protection. The top layer is resistant to fur and water, and the liner underneath is water resistant. It’s also easy to clean: All you have to do is unzip it and throw it in with the rest of the laundry! The bottom of this bed is anti-slip.

This bed is made for the big dogs but doesn’t come shipped as promised sometimes. Some customers have said that it just doesn’t expand, while others are not thrilled by the quality of the foam itself. There are several people who have said the bed is downright unusable upon delivery, while others claim that it is not water resistant at all.

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8. PETMAKER Orthopedic Sherpa Bed

 

 

This is another product that just looks like a mattress. While this is probably fine for most dogs, we aren’t sure about dogs with any form of dysplasia or aches and pains. This bed just looks thin, despite being advertised as having 4 inches of memory foam, which is why, to our surprise, it is actually meant for big dogs! Petmaker recommends this bed for dogs of 65 pounds or more.

As for cleaning, this is machine-wash safe. It is made out of 100% polyester micro fabric. The manufacturer recommends either throwing it in the washing machine or simply vacuuming it.

Many who have purchased this are unimpressed with its thickness. Some have claimed that it comes with a strong odor. Add in its durability issues, and it is no wonder that this bed is so low on our list.

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9. The Dog’s Bed Orthopedic Bed

 

 

You’ll recognize this shape of this bed as the most common on our list. It is also made of memory foam and works well as a dog bed.

It offers decent support and is easy enough to clean. All you have to do is remove the outer layer and throw it in the machine. The design is that of the edge acting as a pillow.

Where this bed falls short is in its size and durability. Yes, it is easy to clean, but only if your dog didn’t just jump in a big puddle of mud or have an accident. As for the memory foam, it is less resilient than the others on this list. We regard this as a decent bed, but for the price, you can find others of higher quality.

Final Verdict – Choosing the Best Orthopedic Dog Bed

You know how important it’s to be able to put your head down at the end of the day and feel comfortable, and the same goes for your dog. The marketplace, however, is inundated with all sorts of products, making it hard to know what is good and what isn’t. We hope these reviews have given you a starting point for your shopping journey.

Maybe you love our top pick for the best orthopedic dog bed from PetFusion and can imagine your pup cutely sleeping on it, or maybe you love our value pick from PetSure. Whatever you wind up with, we are happy to be a part of the journey that you have with your pet. Once you get them an orthopedic bed, you can rest well knowing that they are resting well.

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