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Dog cushion for a three-legged dog

Mar 8, 2025 | Customer stories, Dogs, General

The right dog cushion for a dog with a handicap

The joints of an amputee animal are exposed to much greater stress due to the missing leg and the joints can wear out more quickly. This is precisely why the correct and optimal lying position must be the most important criterion for choosing the best dog cushion for a handicapped dog.

Commercially available animal beds are usually made of foam with too low a density, leftover thin polyester fleece or polystyrene balls. As a rule, these dog cushions are much too thin and do not retain their shape sufficiently. This means that the dog is lying on the hard, cold floor within a short time. Especially for a handicapped animal, you need a dog cushion that offers precise support for the joints with the necessary point elasticity.

The pillow inserts from pet-interios are filled with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified quality latex flakes which have a very high density. The higher the density, the more stable, elastic and durable the filling is. The very high density of our orthopedic dog pillows also guarantees long-term stability; they remain permanently elastic, dimensionally stable and are therefore long-lasting and sustainable.

The excellent point elasticity of our latex filling optimally reflects the individual body shape of your dog and offers perfect relief and relaxation for the spine and joints. In addition, the latex offers very good springing and recovery properties when the lying position changes and the natural buoyancy of the latex filling provides excellent support for a three-legged dog to get up. The absolutely noise-free filling enables your pet to have a peaceful, restful sleep and ensures optimal relaxation and the necessary regeneration that a handicapped dog in particular needs.

 

Orthopedic dog cushion for a three-legged dog

Orthopedic dog cushion for a three-legged dog |Parson Russell Terrier – Lottie

Dog cushion for three-legged dog Lottie

Lottie’s owner wrote us the following enthusiastic email:

About a year ago I bought an orthopedic LOUNGE dog cushion for our three-legged dog Lottie, a Parson Russell Terrier. Lottie loves the dog bed and sleeps very well on it. The support the cushion offers is excellent. Now we want Lottie to sleep just as comfortably in the kitchen and have decided to buy another DIVAN dog cushion. It is a bit lower because Lottie sometimes has problems jumping onto the higher LOUNGE cushion.

 

The DIVAN Uno dog bed with a head cushion in graphite (80 x 65 cm) arrived this afternoon. Lottie, our Parson Russell Terrier who had to have a leg amputated a few years ago before we adopted him, sometimes has difficulty getting up if the cushion is too soft and springy. It is very important for Lottie to have soft but stable support for her body. And that is what she now has with this orthopedic dog cushion. Within half an hour she had made herself comfortable and she especially loves to bury her little nose under the pillow. It was very difficult to take a nice photo now! To prevent Lottie from rolling into the small gap between the window and the pillow, we closed it with a not so pretty roll.

 

Thank you for this other excellent dog bed. Our cat Job is already jealous, but she will soon get a nice cat pillow.

Divan cat cushion

Mar 7, 2025 | Cats, Customer stories, General

Feedback from a satisfied customer

This customer letter, including the pictures, arrived today by mail and made us extremely happy:

Dear pet.interiors team,

Many thanks on behalf of my 4 cats for the great Divan cat cushion and the replacement cover. We were all very happy about it and tried everything out straight away. As always, the best quality and excellent comfort…

Just the right thing for my gang, as three of the four are already over 10 years old and practically in advanced cat age. Their bones can get achy sometimes. And since a cat sleeps almost all day, it should also be comfortable to lie on. My Lucky had a slipped disc a year ago and had to be operated on. She particularly enjoys the comfort of the cat bed.

The youngest of the family, Mikesch II, also appreciates the advantages of the cushions. He has the most space as a “half portion”. He immediately noticed that you can sleep particularly well on them.

 

Divan Uno cat cushion indoors, with two of my cats.

The cat beds are also very visually appealing. The wide range of colors means there is something to suit every taste and every home decor.

I placed the first two cat cushions outside in the garden and must say that they held up very well despite wind and weather. The covers are very easy to wash, especially if you have covers to change :-). The sun has faded the color a little, but evenly and so it was not noticeable. Since the cushions are actually only intended for the inside of the house, I have repurposed them for a different purpose. But the cats loved the cushions. Especially on colder evenings, because the covers are cozy and warm.

I didn’t wash the inner cushion with its contents; to be honest, I didn’t dare to do that because the washing machine was so full with the large cushions that I took the cushion out again. I was afraid that the water would have run out of space in the drum. But washing the covers is completely sufficient.

Customer's foto - Cat cushion Divan Uno - pet.interiors

The Divan cat cushion is ideal for outdoor use.

I am very happy with your cat cushions, they look very nice and are well received. Even though they are expensive, they are worth every euro! I am sure that I am making a valuable contribution to the health of my cats, because lying down in a way that is gentle on the joints is good for everyone. And if the cat is happy, then the owner is happy too!

With that in mind, thank you again for the great service and the wonderful products. And all of this on behalf of Kimba, Blacky, Lucky and Mikesch II. And on behalf of the neighbors’ sparrows, who sometimes lie on them when no one is looking.

 

 

Best regards

Great recipe for dog cookies & dog treats

Mar 7, 2025 | Dogs, General, Recipes

Baking dog biscuits yourself is not a big effort.

Although they cannot be used as a complete food, they are a very tasty and healthy addition. The advantage of handmade dog treats is obvious: you know exactly what is in them, they usually cost less than store-bought ones, and you can adapt the dog biscuits to your dog’s taste and tolerance.

As homemade dog biscuits do not contain any artificial preservatives, they only have a limited shelf life. It is therefore better to bake a small portion of dog biscuits every now and then. It is also important that the dog treats cool down properly after baking and that the moisture completely escapes. To prevent mold from forming, an air-permeable box or tin is highly recommended for storing the dog biscuits. We all know this from Christmas baking.

Healthy dog treats without artificial preservatives

Baking your own dog treats

Dog biscuits – Quark sticks

These tender dog biscuits, Quark Sticks, are very easy to bake yourself and are super tasty. You almost always have the ingredients for these dog treats in the house and they are a good, healthy reward for in-between meals and perfect for dog training. Beautifully packaged, the dog cookies also make a great gift or a small souvenir for other dog owners.

The ingredients for the dog biscuits – Quark sticks:

  • 100 g fine oat flakes
  • 100 g wholemeal spelt flour
  • 150 g low-fat quark
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g butter

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients for the dog biscuits well and knead into a smooth dough.
Form the dough into a roll about 2 cm thick and cut about 1 cm thick slices from it. Simply form small rolls from these sections. Place the quark sticks on the baking rack lined with baking paper and bake at 150°. After 20 to 25 minutes, the dog biscuits are properly baked and can be taken out of the oven. Be sure to let the dog treats cool and dry overnight.

The dog biscuits are stored properly in an air-permeable container and will last for at least 4 weeks.

Baking your own dog treats

Since all the ingredients we used for the dog biscuits come from our fridge and are intended for human consumption, we can also eat the dog biscuits ourselves. But without spices, they are rather tasteless for human taste.

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Puppy chews everything – what can I do?

Mar 5, 2025 | Dogs, General

How do I stop my puppy from chewing everything? How do I stop my dog ​​from biting furniture, tearing wallpaper, chewing shoes, and gnawing on cables and other things? Unwanted chewing is not only destructive and expensive when it is done on the couch or personal items. Chewing on electrical cables is dangerous and in the worst case scenario it can cost the dog its life. The fact is that no puppy destroys things because it wants to annoy you. There are other reasons behind its bad behavior, which we will try to get to the bottom of here.

The little Rottweiler puppy feels good.

Make the apartment puppy-proof.

Put away all valuable items that could be dangerous for the dog. Remove electrical cables from the area that the dog can access and secure the sockets with child safety locks. Do not leave any clothing or other items that are important to you lying around. The trash can should also be out of reach of the small dog.

Rule out illness.

In very rare cases, unwanted chewing can be a sign of illness. It is extremely rare for a brain tumor or thyroid disease to cause this change in the dog’s personality. When you take your little dog to the vet, ask for his opinion.

Is your puppy teething?

Puppies are naturally curious and explore their environment with their mouths just like small children do. To properly explore their environment, they put interesting objects in their mouths and chew on them. This increases significantly when the second teeth come through between the third and seventh month. When teething, small dogs have a special need to constantly gnaw on something. Chewing is the best way to make the pain more bearable.

Offer your dog alternatives that are more interesting than your furniture and taste better. Get special chews from the dog shop. If these don’t have the desired effect, you can rub them with peanut butter or bacon to make them more attractive to the little one.

Does your puppy seek attention?

The dog wants your attention, even if it is negative attention. Negative attention is better than no attention. If the dog is not given enough time and his social needs are not met, he will misbehave to get your attention.

Keep your dog mentally and physically occupied to burn off his excess energy. A quick walk around the block is not enough. Take long walks in nature, let him swim or go jogging with him. You know your dog best and will know what kind of exercise he enjoys.

Does the dog have separation anxiety?

To track down this phenomenon, it is helpful to observe your dog with a camera when he is home alone. If your puppy starts chewing on everything and “letting off steam” immediately after you leave the house, this can be a sign of separation anxiety and stress management. A dog usually becomes restless and starts barking or howling as soon as it notices that you want to leave the house without it. For this type of anxiety and stress management, your dog needs special training from an experienced dog trainer.

Your puppy is suffering from a lack of exercise and is bored.

Once you have installed the camera, you can see if your puppy starts chewing after you have left the house. In this case, boredom may be a trigger for the destructive behavior. Under-stimulated dogs tend to find their own tasks to keep themselves physically and mentally occupied. For example, they will investigate the garbage or chew your leash to satisfy their curiosity and relieve excess energy.

Make sure the little puppy gets enough exercise and mental stimulation so that it can relieve its excess energy. There are many toys you can make yourself that will keep the dog occupied while you are away.

Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy Juma.

Conclusion

Dogs chew out of a natural instinct. Chewing is a natural reflex for the dog or other animals such as cats, mice and even cows. Wolves chew sticks and bones in the wild.
Think about what the dog gains and what he achieves by chewing. Does it help the puppy with teething, does chewing reduce stress and pent-up energy? Does it provide mental stimulation or reduce hunger? It can break down barriers and keep him busy with fun games. Once you understand that the chewing reflex is of natural origin, find the solution to the problems listed above. Offer your dog alternatives that taste much better than your slippers or his leash. Your puppy must be excited by your offer of a solution and he will change his chewing habits.