VETERINARY EQUIPMENT

The cover fabric is waterproof to >2 m head and the seams are heat welded so that no moisture can enter the foam interior. It will not support microbial growth and is easily cleaned with a cloth or hose, with or without the use of disinfection. Temperature tolerance is 95°C. 

We use high quality foams to ensure the beds provide the best quality sleeping environment to your patients. Good quality sleep is a vital contributor to the recovery of patients and this begins with the quality of bedding provided.

In situations where there is a large throughput of animals with compromised health, these products both deliver clinical benefits and lower running costs by reducing staff time spent in cleaning, and cutting both water and electricity use.

5 cm deep kennel mats and mattressesare intended for short term use, typically less than 48 hours in kennels and for theatre procedures of under two hours.

7.5 cm deep kennel beds and mattressescomprise of 5cm high density foam topped by 2.5cm of good quality memory foam. They are ideal for larger patients and those that need to be kept at the practice for moderate periods of time - four to five days. This depth of operating table mattress is appropriate for standard procedures and for longer procedures with small to medium dogs.

10 cm deep kennel beds and mattressescomprise of 7.5 cm high density foam topped by 2.5 cm of good quality memory foam. These are for large walk-in kennels for large patients and those that need to be kept at the practice for longer periods. Operating table mattresses of this depth are appropriate to most circumstances.

Active Recovery® pressure relief foams have a castellated surface to ensure even distribution of weight across the patients' body. Patients with arthritis, orthopaedic or neurological conditions or who will be recumbent for extended periods are best accommodated on an Active Recovery® bed. This construction has been approved by NICE for use in NHS hospitals for pressure relief use. A pressure relief hospital mattress and an Active Recovery® can be compared in the photographs below.

 The immune system requires good quality rest to function well and muscle repair only takes place when an animal is asleep. Appetite, important to recovery and an indicator of wellbeing, is negatively influenced by tiredness and poor sleep quality. Physiological activities associated with cell growth and repair are increased during sleep. Hence, the provision of a comfortable sleeping environment for patients will contribute to satisfactory outcomes for practice, patients and their owners.

The benefits of a well rested patient also contribute to the bottom line. An animal that is less stressed will be more cooperative when clinical activities are carried out, allowing these tasks to be completed more rapidly. Complications are minimised where general animal health is maintained and an improved rate of recovery allows patient to be discharged after a shorter stay, freeing up practice space and increasing capacity.

 All our bed covers are waterproof, antibacterial, antifungal, vapour permeable, urine and stain resistant. All fabrics and foams comply with CRIB 5 fire retardancy regulations as a minimum. The weldable PU fabric is certified as meeting Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for products that come into contact with babies. Antibacterial properties are provided by Sanitized Clariant Benelux. This fabric may be cleaned using disinfectants used in the health care sector. The technical details of the PU fabric we use can be viewedhere.