Best Dog Vet Beds for 2023

This vet bed is available in a host of different sizes, so whether you are looking for something ‘just right’ or you need a bed which can fit in the base of a crate or on top of existing bedding, there should be an option for you.

The grey top and green base is the traditional vet bed design. Excellent drainage properties and double woven build for durability will keep it both dry and intact. You can wash it up to 95 degrees, so there won’t be a single germ or bacteria left behind. Great if your pet has had surgery or has exposed skin.

Available in three sizes (Small – 66 x 51 x 3cm, Medium – 92 x 62 x 3cm, Large – 138 x 76 x 3cm), this original non-slip vet bed is great for hard surfaces such as wooden flooring or kitchen stone or tiling.

It also makes it ideal for use in crates or in the car, as it won’t move around and provide a dangerous surface for your pet. Machine washable up to 40 degrees, it can be kept hygienic and is fast to dry, too.

This also makes it great for any animals with skin conditions or allergies, and the soaking properties mean that any accidents won’t make the bed damp for days. The grey colour will at least look cleaner for longer compared to lighter colours, too.

A pretty revolutionary update on the Vetbed Original, the Gold Plus has ultra-fresh technology, a pile even thicker than the Original, and will last longer over time.

Using an integral antimicrobial agent, a silver additive is released throughout the lifetime of the bed, so it won’t look really old and worn after a few years. This all ensures it provides a 100% effective control of bacteria, mould, mildew and fungi. These are usually the source of smells and can be dangerous to dogs with wounds or bare skin.

It also won’t decay, so dust mites are kept at bay and consequently die before they can cause damage. Some dogs may suffer from allergies caused by the mites, so this will prevent scratching or irritated skin.

The large size is great for larger animals such as big dog breeds, or for smaller ones who love to stretch out.

You may wish to buy a 10-metre roll of official vetbed material if you will have several animals who could all benefit, or you adopt/foster animals regularly.

Anybody who breeds dogs or cats will also benefit, as you can have a bed for when they are nursing in the whelping pen and then separate beds for them all as they grow.

It can be cut to size, so you can keep some in pet carriers, crates, outdoor houses, on top of beds or in kennels. There are all of the other properties of the original vetbed, such as durability and anti-bacterial technology.

The Gold is seen as a level up on the Original vetbed. Integral to the Gold model is Permafresh, a safe and non-toxic agent which will provide the bed with freshness over time.

This prevents the growth of bacteria, fungi and germs, which could be detrimental to your dog’s health and the state of the bed. Any pets who are dust mite sensitive will also benefit.

It is around an inch thick, and it doesn’t start to go flat over time which is good. It also remains quite fluffy and thick even after a few washes.