November 21, 2017

White Dog pushed her brother's backside and said, "Go ON! Try it out! It is just for you." CA Stormer is not a boy who likes change and he was a bit uncertain. But he moved forward and made a little bunny hop. Then he flopped against the back of his new bed.

Since the day he arrived, Stormer has ignored the myriad of beds in the house, preferring to rest on a stack of folded up blankets. But the continuing wear of hip dysplasia has made getting up and down harder and harder for him. Plus we felt a more proper mattress would provide better support and cushioning for his old arthritic joints. In part, the idea was prompted by Stormer showing interest in the mattresses in the office of late; but their height is too tall for him to "jump" his back legs up onto them and if he uses his just "fall over" method of getting onto his side he cannot get back upright.

White Dog a few weeks ago discovered the perfect choice...and it was on sale. Made of dense orthopedic foam, the height was lower than the other mattresses but was firmer. The "arms provide a perfect headrest, we think, as well as a place to sort of push off of to maneuver about. The back gives our boy spinal comfort and protection from falling off. Plus the color is restful and becoming in a manly (codgery old man, Sachi mumbled) way.

What did CA think?

We think he likes it...or is off to a good start...he would not want to rush in with a vote too soon! So his old blankets have been washed, but not yet put away until we are certain. Paws crossed.