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34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Covers are ***JUNK*** May 22, 2008
By Angela C
Why I bought this bed:
I am super picky about dog beds. I want something that is going to provide my two large dogs (85 and 100 lbs) with a comfortable sleep. They are aging, so pampering them with a superior, comfortable dog bed is top priority for me. Also, the ideal dog bed should have strong, durable covers that keep water/slobber/stink/etc out of the bedding. I look for dog beds that are functional, easy to keep clean, and look nice in your home.
I looked and looked for the perfect bed. I was very hopeful when I finally decided on these beds (I ordered 2). However, I received them today and can say there is definitely room for improvement- primarily in the cover.
First, let me preface this review by pointing out that this bed used to be marketed by Simmons (the human mattress maker), but the product was spun off to a company called Pet Goods Manufacturing & Imports not long ago. Perhaps the bed was manufactured to higher standards under the Simmons name??? Maybe that is why so many people have given it such *glowing* reviews in the past??
Let's start with the construction of the bed itself. It was a little misleading. Since it was made by Simmons and marketed as a coil spring mattress, I thought it was going to be like a human bed. However, I could not find any detailed information on the construction, so I thought I would order them and give them a try. They are not like human mattresses. Basically it is a 1" foam sheet with strips of 5" thick foam set around the edges, which forms a foam box structure. Inside that box are the coil springs and who knows what else (the company doesn't provide this info anywhere). On top of this is a 1.75" foam sheet. All of these pieces are glued together to form a foam rectangle mattress. This foam block is placed into a nylon cover (zippered), and then into the outer cover (zippered).
Here is my opinion:
1) Mattress- The foam mattress does seem to be very sturdy. The coil structure gives it much more support than a regular slab of foam. Overall, I would give the foam mattress 4.0 - 4.5 stars. (Keep in mind I just got it out of the box. We will see how it wears over time.)
2) Waterproof cover- Not bad, but not spectacular. Just a thin, plain, black nylon cover with a zipper. The zipper seams are not serged, so it is only a matter of time before they fray or tear. I immediately took this into my sewing room and reinforced this seam.
3) Outer cover- ***JUNK! ABSOLUTE JUNK!*** There are so many flaws. I sew professionally, so I can easily recognize poor quality. Here are the problems:
a) The bottom of the cover is tissue-thin nylon. I mean really, really thin. Super thin. This material is not acceptable for ANY dog bed, let alone one that costs $150-$200. When I took it out of the box and examined it, I noticed there are already a few places where the material has started to rip at the seams. Won't last more than a few days. Once these covers rip (and they will...soon), you are just left with a plain hunk of foam.
b) Color- Whoever decided to make this cover in off-white has obviously never had a dog. Off-white stains and shows dog hair. Horrible choice.
c) Poorly made- Lots of loose threads, loose seams, cord accent was already fraying.
d) Appearance- Looks like a bare mattress. Who wants a bare mattress lying around their house?
THE BOTTOM LINE:
The mattress is decent. Probably a good buy. However, the covers are junk. I plan to sew new ones tomorrow. If I couldn't make covers for myself, I would have returned these beds. If you buy this bed, I suggest you find someone to make new, durable covers (just Google "custom dog bed covers"). Otherwise, just go buy a high quality crib mattress for your pooch.
Message to the Manufacturer:
Improve the covers! People who are willing to pay $200 for a premium dog bed are willing to pay an extra $20 for a good cover. It bothers me that I paid $400 for these beds and still have to spend my time and money making decent covers.
(It is an interesting side note that the mattress is made in America, but the covers are made in China. And they are poor quality, even by Chinese standards. The difference in quality between the items is vast.)
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Paws down, the best dog bed available for large and/or arthritic dogs Nov 01, 2007
By afraydknot
Over the years, I bought a succession of foam dog beds for my 100-lb dog, Zeus. As he got older, the beds got more expensive, as I was buying specialty orthopedic foam beds to help combat his arthritis and age. When Zeus turned 12, and his current foam bed flattened, I finally decided to buy the Pet Goods 157 PetCare SSS OrthoCare 35-by-45-by-8-Inch Coil Spring Bed. After paying about 50-60 dollars apiece for his foam beds, the PetCare bed was more expensive than his other beds, and I had avoided buying it for that reason.
I'm an idiot.
The PetCare bed is, hands and paws down, the best dog bed I've ever bought. Though I've bought some nice foam beds, foam inevitably squashed down under my dog's weight, and had to be replaced every 2-6 months. After 6 months, the PetCare bed is showing no signs of aging whatsoever, even after my three-year-old nephew decided it would be fun to use as a trampoline.
The coil spring system provides the best support of any dog bed I've ever bought, as well. It offers firm support, distributed evenly across the bed, and it doesn't sag in the middle like other beds do over time. It's really a small, firm mattress for your dog; it's as nice as most "human" coil spring mattresses, only smaller.
In short, when I think of the hundreds of dollars I spent on numerous foam beds, I want to kick myself. If I'd just invested in this bed from the start, I would have saved myself time and money, and given my dog the best bed possible, from the outset.
Be smarter than I was: don't be put off by the price of this bed. It's a one-time investment, and money well spent for your dog's comfort, health, and overall well-being.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Nice quality item for your pet Jan 07, 2007
By M. Puraty
This product will outlast any of the foam beds that you will purchase for your large dog. My wife and I have three labs, all over 65 pounds each. We have purchased several of the thick foam pad rectangular beds for our dogs. After time, the beds sag in the middle and loose their comfort level for the dogs. The beds were replaced once every 6-12 months at a cost of about $70.00 each in retail pet stores. We purchased one of the PetCare SSS OrthoCare Coil spring bed and it provides the support that our aging dogs require. This bed has not shown any signs of wear. It contains a cover and is water resistant. The cover is washable. Additionally, We have also noticed that this dog bed does not hold the odor that the other foam beds do. We also bought the sheets. Looking to purchase two more for the other two dogs. This bed will definately save us the money of constantly buying the foam beds. I don't often do this, but I am going to say it..."I love the bed AND I don't even sleep on it." Your dog will definately need a pillow to support their head. We just used an old pillow that we were going to throw away.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Never buy another dog bed Sep 29, 2007
By Elissa Wurf
My 92-pound dog has been sleeping on this bed, and my boyfriend and I (combined weight over 300 pounds) have used this bed for sitting on (we lean our backs against the couch) for about a year now, and the bed still looks and feels like new. In the same amount of time, two foam beds are all but flattened to less than an inch from their original 4"-5" heights. I did buy the extra cover for it (it comes with a fleece cover; there are twill "sheets" that fit this bed that can be bought separately), that are very easy to take off and wash every week (the fleece-top cover that comes with it is zippered and more time-consuming to take off), and which stand up well to my basset hound's thick nails when he nests. Highly recommended if you need a bed that will stand up to high weights.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A Great Dog Bed May 01, 2007
By Kathy
Four years ago we adopted a retired racing greyhound. Since that time we have gone through three standard, foam orthopedic beds. You know the type-a largish piece of foam that starts sagging in about two weeks. I would buy additional foam to try to reinforce the bed, but it would always sag. These beds tended to run about $79.00. We needed a new bed, and I had actually been looking at baby mattresses, but they were not wide enough for our dog. Then, I saw this bed and decided to give it a shot, hoping it would be at least a bit of an improvement. Well, after three weeks, it's a keeper. It is not simply a piece of foam, but more of a mattress type bed constructed like a box. It does not sag and is firmer than the foam beds. The cover is well-made, but would be a problem if you have a dog that likes to bite the bed-we don't, so it's not an issue with us. A great bed.
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