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The Active Recovery® range provides a pressure relief sleeping surface that is ideal for dogs and cats post-surgery, especially where the patient will be recumbent for an extended period. Although designed for use in post-operative kennels, they are equally appropriate for older, arthritic patients while in veterinary care.
The castellated structure allows the individual foam elements to move directly in response to the amount of pressure applied. This differential movement of individual foam cells ensures an even distribution of pressure and avoidance of the conditions that cause pressure sores. The dog’s body rests in a neutral position, facilitating muscle relaxation.
The Active Recovery® range benefits from research conducted during the development of mattresses to prevent pressure sores in long stay NHS patients. Extensive testing of different foam configurations has identified a high quality pressure relief surface. Pressure mapping demonstrated that a pressure relief environment is maintained over extended periods. This structure is approved by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
BBDBCo.VET is applying this science to deliver the Active Recovery® range. No other dog bed offers a well researched pressure relief sleeping platform. The photos below compare a hospital mattress with the structure of our Active Recovery TM bed.
Active Recovery®(AR) is available in two thicknesses: 10 cm for dogs over 15 kgs and 8 cm for smaller dogs to make access easier - the AR Lite. Beds have a 5 cm deep castellated foam to deliver pressure relief on either a 3 or 5 cm high density supportive foam base. Where it is desirable to avoid the heat retention properties of memory foam, a CoolComfort option is available. This is particularly pertinent for larger and heavy coated dogs. Standard and bespoke sizes are available.
Trade sales of Active Recovery bed
The Active Recovery® Bed is available to veterinary practices, physio and hydro-therapy centres for retail sale to clients for use at home. In the domestic situation, these beds are designed to promote an improved sleep pattern in dogs with joint issues and arthritis. They are offered with hard wearing, machine washable, waterproof covers that are antibacterial, urine and stain resistant.
Trade sales are done on a drop ship basis meaning there is no need to hold stock. Point of Sale material comprises leaflets personalised to your business, fabric colour samples, posters, and foam samples. Electronic order forms can be emailed to your client and direct to BDBCo.VAT for order fulfillment. Download more details about trade sales here.
Contact info@bdbco.vet to enquire about trade sales.
Dogrobes® dog drying coats are the original towelling drying coat for dogs, trusted by professionals since 2004. They avoid the use of Velcro which can catch in fur and longer ears, ultimately fills with fur, becoming less effective and snags on the coat during washing.
The drying coats are easy to fit after outdoor adventures, swimming, training, bathing or working. Designed to hang over the hindquarters and dry the back legs. They provide excellent warmth and comfort and are not just for wet dogs. The robes slip on and offset ties ensure superb coverage of underbelly and a snug fit for a simple, secure fit.
Dog robes dry quickly for re-use. Wash at 40° C (no Velcro to snag). Tumble dry on low.
Made in Britain from an innovative towelling fabric exclusive to Dogrobes®: 80% cotton, 20% polyester.
Wet fur is a poor insulator. Shaking does not remove all the moisture. Longer loops on the inside of this innovative fabric quickly wick away moisture and trap air and body heat to maintain the dog's body temperature and keep muscles warm. Ensuring your dog is warm and dry, particularly after exercise, reduces muscle stress, tension and injury. Older dogs with arthritis or joint issues will benefit significantly from the rapid drying and heat retention effect of these drying coats. If your dog likes to swim regardless of the outside temperature, these drying coats are a must.
Ideal for the journey home in the car after a wet, muddy walk, keeping your dog warm, drying them off and protecting the inside of the car all at the same time.
At home, when you come in from a wet walk, what happens before you can get the towel out – the wet, muddy shake. Popping the robe on immediately starts the drying process and protects surrounds from the shake off and subsequent dripping, wiping on rugs and the sofa!
| Size | Example Breed | Dogs' Girth and Length Measurement (inches/cm) |
| Mini | Yorkshire terrier | 16 / 41 |
| Toy | Jack Russell | 20 / 51 |
| Extra Small | Cocker Spaniel | 24 / 61 |
| Small | Springer Spaniel | 26 / 66 |
| Medium | Border Collie | 30 / 71 |
| Large | Labrador | 32 / 86 |
| Extra Large | German Shepherd | 36 / 96 |
| XX Large | Great Dane | 40 / 101 |
| XXX Large | Newfoundland | 44 / 112 |
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The Active Recovery® range provides a pressure relief sleeping surface that is ideal for dogs and cats post-surgery, especially where the patient will be recumbent for an extended period. Although designed for use in post-operative kennels, they are equally appropriate for older, arthritic patients while in veterinary care.
The castellated structure allows the individual foam elements to move directly in response to the amount of pressure applied. This differential movement of individual foam cells ensures an even distribution of pressure and avoidance of the conditions that cause pressure sores. The dog’s body rests in a neutral position, facilitating muscle relaxation.
The Active Recovery® range benefits from research conducted during the development of mattresses to prevent pressure sores in long stay NHS patients. Extensive testing of different foam configurations has identified a high quality pressure relief surface. Pressure mapping demonstrated that a pressure relief environment is maintained over extended periods. This structure is approved by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
BBDBCo.VET is applying this science to deliver the Active Recovery® range. No other dog bed offers a well researched pressure relief sleeping platform. The photos below compare a hospital mattress with the structure of our Active Recovery TM bed.
Active Recovery®(AR) is available in two thicknesses: 10 cm for dogs over 15 kgs and 8 cm for smaller dogs to make access easier - the AR Lite. Beds have a 5 cm deep castellated foam to deliver pressure relief on either a 3 or 5 cm high density supportive foam base. Where it is desirable to avoid the heat retention properties of memory foam, a CoolComfort option is available. This is particularly pertinent for larger and heavy coated dogs. Standard and bespoke sizes are available.
Trade sales of Active Recovery bed
The Active Recovery® Bed is available to veterinary practices, physio and hydro-therapy centres for retail sale to clients for use at home. In the domestic situation, these beds are designed to promote an improved sleep pattern in dogs with joint issues and arthritis. They are offered with hard wearing, machine washable, waterproof covers that are antibacterial, urine and stain resistant.
Trade sales are done on a drop ship basis meaning there is no need to hold stock. Point of Sale material comprises leaflets personalised to your business, fabric colour samples, posters, and foam samples. Electronic order forms can be emailed to your client and direct to BDBCo.VAT for order fulfillment. Download more details about trade sales here.
Contact info@bdbco.vet to enquire about trade sales.
All our beds are made to order. This is how we are able to offer such a large number of sizes and colours.
We aim to dispatch your bed within 14 days of order, and usually manage to do it sooner. If the colour of fabric is not available in that timeframe, we will alert you to the delay and you can opt to change the colour you have selected.
Bespoke beds will generally take four weeks. This is because we have to order the bespoke size of foam which can take some time to arrive.
We charge for shipping. There is no such thing as free shipping - it is either declared openly as we do, or its cost is hidden in the price you are paying for the item you are buying. The price of shipping depends on the size of the item ordered. Typically a bed shipped within mainland UK will cost £15-18. We use FedEx as they are reliable and are willing to handle our bulky products.
For small items under 2kgs we use Royal Mail next day tracked service. Unfortunately, this is not guaranteed to be a next day delivery. Orders placed before 12 noon will go out the same day.
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, ie in an as new, resaleable condition.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@bigdogbedcompany.co.uk. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. You will be be required to pay for returning the item.
You can always contact us for any return question at info@bigdogbedcompany.co.uk.
Please inspect the packaging of your order upon reception and and take a photograph of the packing if damaged. Contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and and correct it as necessary.
Exceptions / non-returnable itemsBespoke sizes of bed are non-returnable as they cannot be resold. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
We ship worldwide
We can ship pretty much anywhere, but please be aware our products are bulky and can be expensive to ship.
Made to order
The great majority of our products are made to order and may take 14 days from order to dispatch. Bespoke items may take up to 4 weeks.
Call us to discuss your needs
We want you to buy the best bed for your dog. If you've any doubt about the choice you've made, call us to discuss your requirements.
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