 Dog Bed Stuffing
#336319 - 06/13/2011 07:57 PM |
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I need to replace the stuffing in my dogs' beds. What kind of materials do you use/like? I have mostly used the high-loft polyfill in the past (the stuff that's made from recycled plastic bottles), along with a few cedar chips. I find that material tends to flatten out pretty quick, though.
The last time, I actually used the stuffing from my old bed pillows, as I had bought new ones and wanted to recycle the old ones. Unfortunately, the pillow stuffing has bunched up in places and gotten flat in other places and the beds are just lumpy and uncomfortable-looking now, so it's time to put new stuffing in.
I was thinking of trying the beads (like bean bag chair stuffing). Have any of you used those? Seems like they would not flatten out so fast and would tend to eliminate lumpiness.
So if any of you would like to share your experiences or offer suggestions, I'd be grateful.
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[Re: Cheri Grissom ]
#336320 - 06/13/2011 08:06 PM |
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I used a couple of twin size 'egg crate' matresses that I bought at Walmart. Cut them them to length & put them inside the bag shell. I put in several layers on top of the original bed filling which has lost its loft. But you can use all egg crate. I have to re-do the beds & that is what I am going to do. All egg crates.
Some of the beds that you buy are just not that thick & supporting, which was what I was looking for....,more support them just fluff that callapses whan the dog lays down & gives no real support or real comfort.
You can get full or queen size & cut them. Depends on the bed size that you are filling.
My dogs seem to be happy with it.
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#336324 - 06/13/2011 08:26 PM |
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I found that gluing poly-foam camp mats together is a great replacement they don't absorb dog smell and i can pull them out to bleach them with no problems. They're only 5 bucks at walmart and they last for years. 2 or 3 high is plenty for a dog.
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#336332 - 06/13/2011 10:52 PM |
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At the rescue I managed we used egg crates crates too Anne. Great stuff.
You can also get foam at a craft store. Not sure what it'd be in comparison to WalMart, but we used to get that for a senior GSD mix. It was thicker, and much firmer then egg crates stacked up. Gave him the support he needed.
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#336356 - 06/14/2011 09:45 AM |
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I actually dumpster dive for my sheet foam. Was driving in the country this weekend and scored a sheet of 4 inch thick foam that you would use for sofa cushions just laying on the side of the road. Firm but still has some give. It's currently sitting out in full sun after being soaked in a bleach solution. I'll be able to cut it in half and have two beds about 4 ft by 3 ft.
My current bed I'm using shredded foam because if you force the bed to roll up for travel, the foam will compress. It's bulky but I needed something that would be easy to bring along with me on trips. I added some kind of poly fill to give it bulk and firmness and it works great.
If price isn't a problem for you, craft stores sell very nice sheet foam but it's expensive when you could just keep your ears and eyes open and find something free or dirt cheap, even if you do have to buy a whole couch for $30 off of craigslist just to get the foam cushions.
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#336379 - 06/15/2011 06:37 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'm thinking about doing solid foam, like eggcrate or otherwise. I'll have to check the local craft and sewing stores to see what they have. These are two round beds, so any solid foam I get will have to have the corners rounded off, which means wasting a bit of whatever I buy.
The only disadvantage I can think of is they currently like to make depressions in the center and have kind of a "nest" they sink into, which couldn't be done with solid foam. Maybe shredded foam? I'll have to think about it and look around to see what's available.
Just looking for something that retains its springiness a little longer than that polyfill fiber stuff. Thanks again!
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[Re: Cheri Grissom ]
#336387 - 06/15/2011 08:48 AM |
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I have one more to add. I have bought the tempurpedic foam topper at Target. It is the same material that they use in the expensive support beds (Dr.'s Foster's and Smith brand, but you can use the same cover that you have.
It might be a little pricey but will last a while. The twin size is not too expensive. I just cut them like the egg crate foam and insert. Works well for the rectangular shaped beds better than the round ones.
ETA; Not sure how big your bed covers are, but since you are doing round, you may need to go with a full size.
I also like Chris's suggestion.
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#336389 - 06/15/2011 08:52 AM |
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I recently replaced some of our bed pillows (people bed pillows), and recycled the old ones inside the dog beds. I've also got a dog bed stuffed with fabric scraps from an old blanket. Thrift stores would be a place to look for old bedding or even towels, t-shirts, anything could be dog bed stuffin'.
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#336393 - 06/15/2011 10:16 AM |
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I tried getting a rug for my new puppy and he thought I brought grass inside... For now he is going to have to grow callous on his elbows...
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#336436 - 06/15/2011 09:26 PM |
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I was at Pier One in Toronto last week and they had the cushions for the papasan chairs on sale for $8.00. The colours that were left over were kind of hideous but for $8 I'll put up with it. I bought two and my dog absolutely loves them. Great size and seem strong enough to last quite awhile.
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