PetFusion Ultimate Dog Bed Review: The Waterproof Liner Is Why

Solid memory foam, a waterproof inner liner and a washable cover, for less than half what the fashionable beds cost.

The verdict: Buy it if you want solid memory foam rather than shredded fill, a waterproof liner protecting that foam, and a cover you can machine wash, which together is the specification that matters for an old dog. Skip it if your dog is large, because the size reviewed here has a 25 by 20 inch surface and buying it for a Labrador is the mistake people make most often, or if the real problem is that your dog is cold rather than sore.

Specifications

Specifications above come from PetFusion's published product information. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.

What it does well

• Solid memory foam rather than shredded chips, so it supports evenly instead of migrating into lumps and hollows.
• The waterproof inner liner is the feature that decides whether a bed survives an old dog, and most beds at this price do not have one.
• CertiPUR-US certification on the foam, which is meaningful for something a dog breathes against for ten hours a night.
• The cover unzips and machine washes, and the bolsters stay in the cover rather than needing to be rebuilt each time.
• Around $73 for this specification undercuts the lifestyle brands by half without giving up anything a dog notices.

Where it falls short

• The size reviewed has a 25 by 20 inch sleeping surface. It is a small dog and cat bed, and PetFusion says so, but it is bought for large dogs constantly.
• Two and a half inches of foam is adequate rather than generous. A heavy arthritic dog is better on a deeper bed.
• The bolsters are polyfill and they compress over time, so a dog who props their head on the edge will flatten that edge within a year.
• The cover is twill, not a chew-proof material, and a determined destroyer will get through to the liner.
• Waterproof liner is not the same as washable foam. A soaked bed still needs the liner wiped and the whole thing dried properly before reassembly.

What owners report

Owner reviews of this bed are unusually positive on two specific points: the foam does not flatten the way shredded-fill beds do, and the waterproof liner works. Owners of incontinent seniors repeatedly describe washing the cover, wiping the liner and putting the same bed back into service, which is the whole argument for buying a bed with a liner instead of a cheaper one without.

The dominant complaint, by a wide margin, is size. The dimensions are published clearly, and buyers still order a bed with a 25 by 20 inch surface for a 70 lb dog. Measure your dog stretched out on their side and add several inches before choosing. The second complaint is bolster firmness, with owners of dogs who lean heavily on the edge reporting compression over time.

If you are weighing this against a designer bed, our orthopedic vs memory foam comparison explains why depth and density beat branding, and our Casper dog bed review covers a bed that costs twice as much and has no waterproof liner. If your dog seeks out warm spots rather than soft ones, read our heated vs orthopedic comparison and the K&H Thermo-Snuggly Sleeper review instead. New difficulty getting up off a bed is worth a veterinary appointment rather than a shopping trip.

Who it suits

• Small and medium dogs, and cats, who fit a 25 by 20 inch surface comfortably.
• Older dogs with any degree of incontinence, where the liner earns its place immediately.
• Owners who want real orthopedic construction without paying lifestyle brand prices.
• Households that wash bedding often and need a cover built to survive it.

Who should skip it

• Large and giant breeds, who need a different size and preferably a deeper foam base.
• Heavy arthritic dogs, who benefit from several more inches of foam than this has.
• Dogs who destroy bedding, since twill will not stop them.
• Dogs whose complaint is cold rather than pressure, who want a heated bed.

Alternatives worth considering

Keep reading

• Orthopedic vs memory foam dog beds
• Best orthopedic dog beds for senior dogs
• Casper dog bed review
• K&H Thermo-Snuggly Sleeper review
• Senior dog cost calculator

This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.