Product Review: Petmate Orthopedic Bed

Petmate Orthopedic Bed 

Part 2 of my quest for a dog bed also comes from Walmart.  Since I had such an easy time shopping online there, I decided to try another dog bed.

This time I ordered their Petmade Orthopedic Foam dog bed.  According to Walmart:  with its low profile and firm support relieving pressure pints, the Petmade Orthopedic Foam dog bed is ideal for older, arthritic or recovering pets.

The filling is a thick layer of orthopedic foam.  The bed has a low profile height so an arthritic dog can easily step onto it.  The cover has a zipper fly for easy removable and it is machine washable.


I might take exception to Walmart's description of the bed's cover: Soft and elegant plush fabrics with coordinating jacquards.  Offered in Brown Damask or Picante Red Diamond with piping around the top edge.  Yes, the fabric is plush and soft, however, "elegant" might be stretching it.


My selection, again based on customer reviews, was the 30" x 40" bed priced at $58.09 with free shipping.  Once again, Walmart does not allow the customer to select color/fabric. I received the Petmate Orthopedic Bed in Brown Damask which looks just like Walmart's image.

All the dogs loved it, especially Rudy, who claimed it for his own when I moved it into our bedroom.  Interestingly enough, Lucy preferred her aged, worn out, memory foam orthopedic bed.  Jeffie preferred the floor.

Though there's no color choice available, I recommend the Petmate Orthopedic Bed from Walmart.  Their online shopping process was quick and easy.  I appreciated the numerous customer reviews.  The product was as described and I anticipate it lasting a good long while.  And, once again, the price was right. 

Product Review: ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Gusset Dog Bed

ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Bed

  This is Part 1 of my quest for a dog bed.  Several years ago I purchased some pretty incredible orthopedic dog beds.  They are huge, filled with memory foam, and about worn out.  Thus, the reason for my dog bed quest.

Early this fall I ordered a cheap dog bed from Walmart.  My purchase was based on the good reviews of this bed and the price.  Like I said:  cheap.  Here's the description from the Walmart website:

The ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Gusset Bed provides utmost comfort to your pet dog. This fluffy bed is large enough to ensure that your pet dog can rest its entire body on it. It is well padded and made from a fine, ultra-soft fabric that is long-lasting. The bolsters surrounding the large pet bed on one side give a sense of security to your pet dog. On the whole, the ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Gusset Bed is designed to protect your pet dog from cold and hard surfaces.

According to the description, the ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Gusset Bed is large enough for the dog's entire body, well padded, ultra soft, and the bolster on one side gives a sense of security.  Walmart indicates that this dog bed in "imported."  I'm guessing from China, but that is a guess.

I ordered this bed in the 27" x 36" x 5" size.  I paid $25 and received free site to store shipping and delivery.

The Walmart order process was quick and easy.  I definitely appreciated the customer product reviews.  Site to store free shipping meant that I waited for the product to arrive at my local Walmart - about a week - then went to the store to pick it up.  The process was smooth with timely email communication from Walmart.


There is no color or fabric choice available for this item.  Thanks to customer reviews, I was not surprised that mine looked nothing like the photo on Walmart's website.   At first glance I was not impressed.  The fabric looked cheap and is not particularly attractive.

Lucy with her TV Bed

I plopped the dog bed down on the floor and all four dogs gave it a real going over.  Lucy claimed it as her own right away.  She loves it.  We've left it in the family room and refer to it as Lucy's TV bed.  She caught on to the bolster right away and enjoys a nice fleece pillow for her head.

Lucy loves the built-in fleece pillow.

The cover for this bed does zip off and is washable.  I've been surprised at how well its held up.

I would definitely recommend the ASPCA Microsherpa Bolster Gusset Dog Bed from Walmart.  It's egg-crate foam interior is kind to Lucy's geriatric and arthritic joints.  The price was definitely right.

Lucy thinks it is the best $25 I've ever spent.