Busderpuddle Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Yesterday I received Ruby's new orthopedic bed in the mail. I opened it up and thought it looked like Heaven and promptly put it down for her to lay on. Since then, she has fallen off it (4"deep) at least 50 times ! She then looks at me like I pushed her off or something. It is 24" X 42". Does this seem like it is too small for her ? She seems to fit on it fine when she wants to, but currently she is laying with one foot off and her head on the floor. She is only 60 lbs and her crate that she loves is only 24" wide so I thought this would be OK. This is in the living room. Too narrow or she just not used to it yet ? I spent a fortune on it thinking it would help her creaky bones, but she doesn't seem happy. She used to have a flat round one from Costco that needed replaced. She also seems to circle a lot more often. Edited June 6, 2013 by Busderpuddle Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Buddy has 2 beds that are 36"' x 48" as well as a slumber ball/chair mattress that is 48" round. He lies on every one of them with his head hanging off and ETS in high gear. He cracks me up every day. 24" might be a bit narrow for a grey Looking at large wire crates most seem to be 28" to 30" wide. Edited June 7, 2013 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Her crate she uses at night is 24 X 36 and she does just fine and can circle before flopping down each night. Right now she is all the way on the bed curled up but I am waiting for her to fall off and give me that "look". Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbbuzby Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Even when my dogs have a huge bed, parts of them will hang off. I thought it was a thing too, but after several huge beds, I've realized it's just them and there is no stopping it. No one said greyhounds were geniuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm convinced that bed size (almost) doesn't matter to Greyhounds. It's very seldom Annie Bananie Whisker Face doesn't have some part of her body hanging off her bed on the floor. It's usually her head with her neck at that weird angle that I know would give me aches and pains for days. So what kind of expensive bed did ya get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I got her the orthopedic one from Drs Foster & Smith. Thinking I should have stayed with the cheapo Costco ones. She has fallen off 2 more times tonight............so silly. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philospher77 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm convinced that bed size (almost) doesn't matter to Greyhounds. It's very seldom Annie Bananie Whisker Face doesn't have some part of her body hanging off her bed on the floor. Except, of course, when they are squeezing all of themself into a teeny tiny cat bed! THEN they can get all of their body to fit. But move to the dog-size bed? Then parts wind up on the floor! Quote My blog about helping Katie learn to be a more normal dog: http://katies-journey-philospher77.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 "It's a greyhound thing" Desi has several huge beds and 99% of the time they are used as a buttpillow with the rest hanging off. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 George's bed is big enough for both of us to lay on and watch a movie. Where do I find him on my web camera many a time? The LL Bean waterhog doormat. It is not soft. It is not smooth. It is not comfy. He does not care. I wouldn't worry--although 24 inches seems awfully narrow. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 If it's not up against a wall or in a corner where she has some support, it's too small. Even in a corner, I'd probably want one a bit bigger or would tuck some pillows against the wall behind it. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dexter Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 every picture i see with a greyhound, they seem to have a huge bed. luckily, i have a futon mattress i have used in the past and have all set up for the new arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amyb Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 We had an old couch and when we got rid of it to make room for the new one we saved the bottom couch cusions and put them together on the floor to make a big bed for Potter. He loved it and all of his body parts would fit just fine. I got tired of how much room it took up, so I got rid of them and bought him a dog bed instead...one that was PLENTY big enough for him. He was upset about losing the couch cusions so he got really dramatic about the new bed. Everytime he would get on it he would lay with his head hanging off on the floor and sigh *really* loud to make a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Raven could have a 60" by 60" bed and she would still fall off. It's known as "bed failure" and it refers to the dog, not the bed. You'd think after having this much experience lounging she would be better at it, but no. Every time I look over at her, either her butt or her head is on the floor. And her bed is big enough for 2 dogs. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOnly Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 the bed fails do give lots of photo opportunities but i like the bolster beds the sides being used as back-rest or pillow or both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 A bed is not a true bed unless a part of a greyhound is hanging off it. There are very few times every appendage is on or in the bed all at the same time. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 but i like the bolster beds the sides being used as back-rest or pillow or both Pretty much essential to give real comfort to a dog. Remember they'll turn a comforter into a nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) I have a memory foam bed here that everyone of the hounds have fallen off of. Gracie would only lay on it if I put a blanket on it first. Allie has has only gotten on it one, Havok didn't like it. Biggy seems to love it. I got mine at a reunion at a gently used table for $15.00 edit to add picture. Edited June 17, 2013 by Cully Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 So after 3 days of her constantly falling off and looking irritated, and constant circling, I decided to see what was wrong. I unzipped it to look at the foam inside and WHEW...........it Stunk ! It smelled like fish. I took off the cover to see if I could wash it and it looked like the cover was all shredded and wouldn't last through a wash. I called Dr's Foster and Smith and told them the issue and they mailed me a return label. I ended up buying her a larger round bed with a bolster that I think she is going to like much better. I just got it today and haven't laid it down for her yet. The other smelly one is going to be shipped back. So much for the 4" of orthopedic foam. The new one looks like it has about 2" and a cozy place to put her head. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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