Best Dog Bed After Acl Surgery (Jan 2023 Update)

We got this bed for our 13 year old pug, and it is perfect. He's bigger (not fat, just a bigger bodied pug), about 26 lbs, and likes to sleep a little stretched out sometimes and this gives him room to do that, or curl up. What's funny is our 65 lb pittbul/boxer also loves it and will squeeze in and curl up and it's a perfect fit for him that way! It is super soft material, and the orthopedic foam is really nice for both of them and their achy old bones. It was a great buy, would definitely get again.Lindsey G.

My dog is very happy with his new bed. We had a coupon code so the price was extremely reasonable and free shipping! I have a 70lb dog and bought jumbo but it was ginormous, he’s more or a medium size dog with some serious muscle, so a large would’ve been a better choice. Contacted customer service and they were very helpful and made returning the jumbo bed easy. I ordered a large and it’s much better for my dog. It’s comfortable and easy to wash. So happy with with the purchase and highly recommend giving it a try.Jeannie

This is the only bed that my sassy dogchild has accepted! He apparently refuses to believe he is not human, so he has always slept in our bed. At 100 pounds, this is difficult for us. This dog bed is giant enough for him to spread out and provides the support he needs for his arthritic hips. I have yet to wash it, but I’m happy we have that option. Totally recommend!Riley

My two dogs, who are very particular about laying on blankets and pillows, both gravitated to this bed as soon as I put it out for them. They love the combination of the orthopedic bed with the soft and fuzzy plush covering on it and will stay there for hours, when they used to only curl up on the couch with a blanket with a human. Their immediate satisfaction with the bed was a very pleasant surprise and I cannot stress enough how picky my dogs are about where/what they lay on and how much they love this bed. This bed is a game changer!!Bojax2016

I ordered this after my 60lb Golden girl refused to leave my sister’s Golden’s bed over the holidays. My sister told me where she got it and I ordered my girl one immediately! It is a nice thick bed with a very soft cover. I got the beige/cream color, which has a little bit more yellow tinge to it than I’d like, but it still matches our home decor & her hair color the best out of the options. I got the Jumbo size which gives her plenty of room to sprawl out when she wants. I love that it has a little height on the sides for when she wants her head elevated. I haven’t needed to wash it, but the cover does come off, so I know it’s an option (but can’t attest to how well it holds up to a wash).CSally9

I bought this for my lab-ish dog who is getting up there in years and isn't as comfortable on the floor. She LOVES it! It is big enough that she can sleep in a ball or stretch all the way out. The memory foam in the bottom takes 24 hours to expand before it goes in the bed. it is so thick and high quality. My dog likes to lay her head on things when she sleeps, so the bolster around the edges is really handy. My smaller dogs like to share it. I am really pleased with the bed, so are the dogs!Kaitlyn

Very thick padding on bottom of bed. It is actually several inches thick. Even with me sitting in it, I can't feel the floor. I think this would be great for older dogs due to the thick padding on base. The padding comes separate from the bed and when you unroll it, it increases in size. To assemble it, you just zip it in the bottom. The bottom base is rectangular and covers the whole entire bed at the bottom so no part of your dog is ever touching the hard ground. The bed is surrounded by thick bolsters and pretty flexible that the sides will move out if you dog wants to curl up or if they touch against the sides. My dog likes to use the side cushions as a head rest. I got the medium size for my dog who is a ~33lbs Shiba Inu. He's pretty big for his breed but it fits him perfectly when he decides to roll up in it and also he likes sleeping in it with his head up. Overall, its a great dog bed for a dog that likes to be snugged up and I think would be very supportive if your dog had hip/joint issues. I can see my dog using this a lot in the winter months and as he gets older.Autumn

My dog loves this orthopedic bed! We've tried a lot of different beds, but he loves the extra big cushions on this one. My dog is small (about 8 pounds), but I opted for this Medium size for him to be able to stretch out when laying on his side. It feels really high-quality, but still lightweight enough to move around the house. My dog likes to lounge in it during the day, but also snuggles up in it at night! I would highly recommend this for any small to medium sized dog who either likes to curl up against cushions for a safe feeling, or ones that like to rest their head on top of pillows.Victoria

My 16 year old dog loves this bed! I could tell the difference after the first night he slept on this bed. The next morning he woke up and wasn’t stiff like he was normally with his other dog bed. You can tell this new bed is helping his joints. So thankful I purchased this bed for him! He is so comfortable now! The only down side to this new bed is that it has a terrible chemical smell that lasted for about a week (I let the bed air out for a week before letting my dog lay on it) Besides this though! This bed is definitely worth the money! My dog definitely approves!!!!!!Jaymeee

Have had this bed for only a couple of weeks, so cannot speak as to its durability. Comparable to the bed from BigBarker in size and foam density but at less than half the price. My 100 pound sighthound has declared this as the preferred bed in the house. Will be ordering another one to place in another location for him.Elizabeth

I had been shopping for an orthopedic bed for our 105# boxer/St. Bernard mix for quite a while. When I found this one, although I'm leery when buying online, I decided to order it. I was very happy when it arrived. It is exactly as described. Very good quality with a waterproof barrier inside the outside cover. After letting it expand to normal size, our dog got right on it. While he still likes our couch, I believe as he gets older, he will really appreciate the memory foam for his joints.Mrs JEA

One of my great danes is 7 1/2. He threw out his poor old back a day before I ordered this bed it was absolutely awful to see him hurt so bad. It was his old bed. I ordered this after his vet appointment and I was relieved to see big barker shipped it the same day, the Friday before memorial day. Memorial weekend passed and we got it on Tuesday. I also want to mention that I appreciate a product made in the US, I buy what I can American made. He laid on it for a few days and then quit and then I realized it was because it didn't smell like his stinky old blankets that he enjoys so much, so after I put his favorite smelly blanket on the bed he took to it immediately. We got the XL with 1 side that has a pillow. He hasn't seemed to care about the pillow much so he avoids it. Only one dane can fit on the bed but he is a big beefy euro dane. I absolutely plan on ordering again for our 2nd great dane but getting the flat XL version, maybe swapping them out for the boys. Reggie my injured dane was hand raised by me with love, he was a rescue that I fostered at 2 weeks and we fell in love with him so we were fortunate to be able to adopt him. I used to kangaroo him because he was so small and ill he couldnt retain his own body temp. So safe to say I love my dogs like they're my own children. Very glad I decided to give it a shot. It was expensive but so is an emergency vet appointment with a hurt back. Well worth the money if it makes his final years earthside comfortable.Jessi

It's been 3 years since I first experienced a Big Barker that was generously donated to a special needs dog at the rescue where I work in Missouri. 18 mo. later we bought one for our 80# Akita/Shepherd Knarly after I saw how that donated bed stood up to the wear and tear of daily shelter use. That was 18 mo ago. We lost him in February to what looked like cancer, but it was a fast end to a big life full of adventure. He loved this thing. I love this thing. It kept me from waking up every 40 minutes when he got uncomfortable crammed onto our queen sized memory foam mattress (we're not small people either) and hopped stiffly down to the carpet, then got back up with us a little while later. I miss the big, comfortable sigh he'd give us every night once his chin hit the pillow. And he slept HARD, with his bad leg hanging off the side. I miss our dog. The bed's still going strong under our 60# pit mix, though. He likes to hang his rear end off, elbows on the bed, and stretch his back legs out with his toes all spread out, then belly crawl the rest of the way onto it, draped over the middle of it. Pitties are weird. At least mine's weird and comfy! I think, nostalgia aside, what's impressed me the most is that there's NO WEAR to this bed, the foam *or* the cover. Other than the seasonal shedding fur right now, it looks like it did the day I took it out of the box. I can't find human products that stand up to the beating our dogs give things, so I feel like I've gotten my money's worth out of this bed already. Knowing it's designed for 10 years of use just means I've invested in all of my dogs' health for a good while longer. I'm here today getting a Lg Sleek for our Rottie mix's crate. Knarly's bed did so well for him, and keeps going strong for for Kenny, that Firework gets one too.Becky Trainer

I’ve been buying beds for my big old man for a long time. He’s about 100lbs, and he’s 14 years old. Now he’s hurt and doesn’t walk well, so he spends the majority of his time in bed, and it’s even more important to have a good bed. To get a halfway decent bed, it’s usually about $150+, and I’m still disappointed. The memory foam is thin or goes flat. Some beds actually have thick foam, but they’re not memory foam, and they’re too dense and firm. The last bed I bought said that it was 5” thick with dual foam. It seemed nice enough when I sat on it, but exactly a year later, when I laid on it for an hour, my joints were all killing me. I felt almost like I had been lying on the floor. Every review said that this was hands down the best bed. I was really looking for something more in my budget, but I couldn’t find anything even half as good as this one, and I had just paid $180 for the other one, and had to replace it after a year! If I had bought this one a year ago, my pup would be happier, and I wouldn’t be buying another, so it’s a sound investment. I didn’t really have the money for it right now, and didn’t want my dog to have to wait for a new bed, but then I read that they offer Affirm, which acts like a payment plan! So I could have the bed now! I was sold. OMG, I’m so glad I bought it. This bed says it’s 7” thick. The old bed said 5”, but the Big Barker is at least twice as thick as the old one! I don’t know if the Big Barker measurements are modest, or if the other bed’s were inflated, or if that’s how flat it went over the year or what, but the Big Barker immediately exceeded my expectations. It’s super comfy – the right amount of support and squish. My dog is happy. It’s the best quality bed I’ve ever bought. If you’re thinking about it, just do it. This thing is going to last. Two things I would change, though. One, I wish the covers were available in green. My dog has become incontinent, so I wish that the outside cover was waterproof. I know they sell a waterproof membrane for the inside, which is good. I wish there was an option for a super tough, durable, waterproof cover. One of the beds I had before had that, and rather than having to constantly remove the cover, wash, and replace it, I could leave the whole cover on, and soap/hose it down really quick. It was also chew resistant (not a problem in my house, but sure kills two birds with one stone). Anyway, it’s fine, I wrapped the bed including the cover in a 6-sided waterproof encasement, and I have multiple waterproof blankets, so I layer one of those on the bed, and then put down a couple of washable waterproof pads too, so it’s protected. As such, his photos don’t show off the bed as well as they could.blackviolet

Our black lab is getting older (about 9 yrs old) and we were looking for a bed that would provide comfort and help ease the effort of getting up and down. This bed is fabulous! She loves it and seems so comfortable in it. We bought it for her for Christmas and she shares it with all of her Christmas toys. At first, I thought it might be a little small for her when I took it out of the box, but it's actually plenty roomy for her. I actually like that it's not as huge as some of her previous beds, and it's easy to move around the house where she likes to lay. Love that it's washable and that I can by other covers for it. The shipping was very prompt. Received it in just a few days – even close to Christmas!Dawners

My dog's favorite bed out of 10 and looks great wherever I place it. I bought a large and it's perfect. She is about 14 years old and it's not only great for resting, but she can jump off the bed onto it with minimal pain on her back, arthritic paws. I need it since she insists on jumping up, then back down. I wash it in gentle cycle with a delicate detergent. It sheds a bit, but less-and-less. Easy to clean and I've already cleaned it 3 times.Elizabeth D.

These beds are not great, they're AMAZING….. They are literally the best purchase you can make as far as a dog's bed. Unless your dog just destroys their beds, these are perfect. You can wash them whenever you want, they're comfortable, my dogs absolutely love them. I have two black labs and a white German Shepherd, So I have all kinds of hair everywhere. And these beds catch a lot of that hair. It's awesome that I can go outside, shake them out, and then throw them in the washer and they're done. Over the years I've bought a lot of beds for my dogs, a lot of them tend to wear out over time, my younger black lab likes to chew on them and tear them up. But he does not do that with these beds for whatever reason. So after all the 30 and 40 and $50 beds I've bought over the years, don't hold a candle to the paw.com beds. They're pretty much a one-time purchase and I've had my first one for over 3 years now, I just bought my second one this last November, 2021. And now I have one for the living room and one for the bedroom, and next year I'm going to get another one for upstairs. And the dogs will have plenty of places to lay, aside from the couches 😉Amanda M.

Although I did not keep the one I ordered, I still think it os a great product. My 8 year old shih tzu is arthritic and needed a better bed. This is a very firm bed. It would best fit a dog above 40 pounds or so. My girl only weighs 20 and it was just too firm fir her. It is well made, good zippers and removeable washable cover. Very soft to touch and doesn't weigh a lot. Bolster stands up alone and provides great support.kathaleen .c

Most dog beds this size are very pricey.came extremely compressed & folded. It is very easy to open & took a few hours to fully expand.Jones w

The padding could be better in the sides, it doesn’t fluff as much as you’d think. Tons of rooms left to add more padding. My dog likes her bed, but for the price we paid. It could have been made better with more padding.Brigitte

Ruby loved this bed right out of the package. As soon as it 'unfurled' she hopped on and owned it. However, it arrived with a hole in the seam as you can see from the photograph. Target cannot replace it but they can refund my money. It seems the seams are a week area of this otherwise very comfortable bed.BaDoo

It's Ok, I was hoping for better quality filling for the price. Egg Crete foam is pretty typical. If you have a heavy dog it will squish pretty fast I think. I will probably replace it with a better quality memory foam. Does not appear as thick as it is in the photo. Packing process of the shrink wrap does a number on the filling of the bumper arm pads. Packs filling down firm and takes quite a bit of effort to make it fluffy again. I did like the zipper design. you can zip off the cover and bumpers to wash. Fabric on center seems thin. I worry about longevity because I have dogs that like to dig to fluff up the beds. It will be used while we have it but I probably would not order it again due to fabric thinness, Foam pad quality and low durability.Em

I brought this bed for my dog Chase who has hip dysplasia. Within 10 minutes of him laying on the bed he was snoring and napped peacefully for about 3 hours. He is sleeping much better at night now due to this orthopedic bed. I will buy this bed again.Kim

I am very satisfied with the purchase of the Happy Hounds Oscar bed for my very large dog. He has issues with his hips and seems to really enjoy being able to stretch out and enjoy this bed. The bed is everything I expected. I recommend this bed to anyone seeking comfort for their pet.Patricia

I had checked around for an orthopedic bed for several weeks and the prices were outrageous. When I saw this bed at this price, I was a bit skeptical at the quality but decided to give it a try. So glad I did! It is very well made, very sturdy, and my dogs love it! When the need arises, I won't hesitate to buy this product again.Shirley

This is a well made dog bed. Easy to put together, very comfortable for my dog, stays cleaner than other dog beds, easy to remove and wash. I have a labrador retriever and initially got the large size, but exchanged it for the jumbo. The large size was a good size, but upon watching him sleep, i found out he likes to stretch out. Yes the jumbo size is very large and requires a lot of space in your room, but it is worth it to see him stretch out or curled up in his very comfy bed. A little pricey but he is worth it. I tried other beds and they are of inferior quality and won't last long. I highly recommend it. For your reference my dog is about 73 Lbs and measured 40 inches when laying down and lightly curled. Two dogs could fit in the jumbo bed if they decide to curl and lay next to each other. But not for stretching in a hot summer evening.Love Labradors 2

My 13 year old Lab was going for spirited 2 mile walks 4 months ago but alas, age it seems has finally caught up with my dearest and closest friend. His hips and knees have been noticeably troubling him, especially in the morning after a long sleep. He’s always had doggy beds but now more than ever I want him to be as comfortable as possible. This bed is FANTASTIC and my good boy loves it! He is 74 lbs but tall and lanky. The large measurements were too small for him, if you look in the picture the golden retriever in the large has zero room to stretch out. I am so glad I went with the XL. My sweet boy can lounge and stretch and get as comfy as his heart desires. I ordered the brown color but have a small blanket draped over it in the image. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase, the side pillows are icing on the cake, my boy is in high heaven!Babyduck

Great quality and fast shipping! My dog loves it! Literally got it the next day it was shipped! My dog is a 12 lbs shihtzu and I got him a small which is the perfect size. But, I would want it to be a little bit bigger so that there’s some extra space.Evvv

Love this dog bed. I have a 80lb lab and I bought the large. I thought that it looked small but I put it together it was fine. My lab loves it. The mesh bottom attracted me to this bed because he swims and lays down on his bed soaking wet. It dries quick and it’s easy to wash.Kristin

My dog loves this cot and I think it’s pretty great too, especially since she loves it. The only change I would recommend to the company though is for the stuffing in the bolster to be bagged so that the bolster cover could easily be washed. My dog loves her bolster, but when she gets drool on it, it’d be nice if the stuffing was self-contained inside to be pulled out easily for the cover to be washed quickly as it says it’s machine washable.Jerseygalrocker

Every time my 4 year old Bullmastiff started feeling warm and fuzzy would start chewing on the corner of his bed. I tried several beds, from which pieces of stuffing still remain forever floating around the living room. I scoured the internet for his "Very Last Last Chance Bed". His derriere was going to be sleeping on the floor for all of eternity if he chewed this one up. It's been several days now since I received his new bed……..several days longer than any other bed has ever survived. He loves it…….or he just hasn't felt that warm and fuzzy bed destroying feeling yet. I am thankful I can now spend my time scrubbing the drool slings off the Windows. This is an exceptional product and worth every penny.christy.d

use it on a wheelchair. tried so many expensive cushions for wheelchairs with no success. and took a chance with this purchase and to my surprise it worked. glad to have made the purchase.MIRIAM

Lovely tool ,so easy to use ,spray the chemicals ,then over with the rotary cleaner ,dirt disappears instant ,excellent tool,highly recommended,georgebrehm.0208

The orthopedic dog bed Large size was perfect for my bulldog. She is six years old and has started having issues with arthritis in her back leg. She loves the memory foam bed and her limp has noticeably gotten less severe. I recommend the bed for anyone trying to help their dogs sleep better with support to their joints.rikkidick

Ok so I have 3 great Danes. I thought they would love these…I bought 4 of them..no. they won't go near them. … so why do I give them 5 stars… I use them for exercise mats! They are great! Also … my husband thought our mattress was too soft. I used a couple on his side under the foam mattress pad we have on the bed. They work great! Happy husband. Maybe not the conventional use for them but they work for me ! They are not hard but just firm. They still have cushion but also good support. So they work great as an exercise mat.Sheree

Although it is not 4" thick more like 2 1/2". It is a very nice quality mattress. Fits perfect in my fur-babies Kennel (She has the largest Kannel) Willow absolutely Loves her new bed! Thankyou!Willow's Mom

It's comfy soft plush pup jumps.ps in when he feels cold. When we're on down time pup jumps in and tries to hide with the plush.Richard G.

Well made product. I like the fact that it is made in the USA. I also like the hidden zipper on the bottom. The build quality is excellent and the foam is legit. I have bought ortho beds before and they are usually just cheap egg crate foam. The foam in this bed is like a tempurpedic and better quality than my bed even! This is my senior Brodie favorite spot and he won't get off of it. He even seems to be moving around better.GretchenandMoe

I have 3-150# great Danes. I bought 3 of these in extra large for them to rest in while we watch TV. They love them! They curl up and go right to sleep. They have lasted almost a year, longer than any of their other beds.Sheree

Had one for about 6 years. Will be purchasing a new one now as it finally bit the dust. My dog loves this bed and I love how easy it is to clean and how long it lasted. I've had many a dog bed get torn up or not last several washes within weeks/months. More than happy to be buying a new one after 6 years! Highly recommend.J86

The thickest bed foam I’ve found in a dog bed, especially for a large one. Fits my 2, 65lb dogs on it comfortably. Will definitely purchase again when the time comes if this bed or similar is available.Jade

Had one for about 6 years. Will be purchasing a new one now as it finally bit the dust. My dog loves this bed and I love how easy it is to clean and how long it lasted. I've had many a dog bed get torn up or not last several washes within weeks/months. More than happy to be buying a new one after 6 years! Highly recommend.J86

The thickest bed foam I’ve found in a dog bed, especially for a large one. Fits my 2, 65lb dogs on it comfortably. Will definitely purchase again when the time comes if this bed or similar is available.Jade