Instructions and tips for taking care of your dog's bed
Fluff mattress up regularly and make sure the hollow is in the centre so
some wool goes into each corner to support the dog
The cover is hard wearing and able to be washed and dried regularly, but
ensure the Velcro is fastened first
Frequent washing will undo the formation of the balls and the mattress
will be difficult to wash and dry, so a length of linen thread is hand sewn
on one side which may be easily unpicked. This allows any wool which may be
accidentally soiled to be taken out and hand washed.
The wool will absorb 30% of its weight in water and disperse it into the
atmosphere. If a damp dog sits on the mattress, there is no damage. Just
towel dry the dog, then let him warm up in the kitchen on his mat, as he
supervises ;-)
A mixture of cayenne pepper and wet mustard
applied to the corners of pet beds puts dogs off chewing their bed
Bedding tips
Each dog should have its own dog bed to prevent
passing on infections or if a bitch has been on heat a 'stroppy dog' might
rip the bed up, so its best for her to have her own.
If a dog 'scrabbles', remove it for a night and
try again later.
Massey university vets say it isn't necessary to
put flea powder in the beds and fleas can be combated with a mix of brewer's
yeast (Vitamin B1) and garlic (stocked at health food
shops) given in powder form when feeding.
Working dog beds
Farm dog's beds get filthy and damp but the wool
absorbs 30% of its weight in water and gives it up to the atmosphere again.
Even a damp bed is warm and therapeutic. Knock the mud off against the side
of a kennel and put it in the sunshine to air.
Comfortable bedding helps working dogs who get calluses
and sores as the result of a hard day's work. It also stops bed sores in
older dogs.
How to make a 'Banana Box Bed'
~ box free from
fruitier
~ leave holey cardboard -
aeration!
~ newspaper - insulation
~ top with calico mattress filled
with amazing fluffs of 2nd shear wool to massage dog's joints
~ carry cot handles at ends
~ slits for car safety straps at
sides
~ should pup chew box - get
another free from the fruit shop!
For more information please call Barbie on 06 858 9766, or email your telephone
number to vipbeds@xtra.co.nz so she
can call you
06 858 9766