{"product_id":"elevated-cooling-cot-bed","title":"Elevated Cooling Cot Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir moves underneath, so your dog isn't lying in their own heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA padded bed traps heat. In summer, or for a thick-coated dog, that is exactly what they are trying to escape — which is why they abandon a good bed for the kitchen tiles in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadded beds also hold everything else: hair, damp, and the smell that comes with both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA taut mesh sleeping surface on a raised frame. Air moves under and through it, so body heat has somewhere to go. The mesh is waterproof and oil-resistant, so a wet dog or a muddy paw wipes off rather than soaks in — and the whole surface is machine washable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing raised off the floor also keeps a dog out of draughts in winter and off cold tiles, which is why cots get used year round rather than just in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy owners choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow underneath\u003c\/strong\u003e — the one thing padded beds cannot do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports up to 110 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e without sagging or wobbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-shaped headrest\u003c\/strong\u003e to rest a head on and block draughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised edge\u003c\/strong\u003e so a dog doesn't roll off in their sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof, oil-resistant mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — hair doesn't work into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits two medium dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to 110 lbs combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to large dogs — labradors and golden retrievers rest on it comfortably — up to a shoulder height of about 27.5 in. It is also the right answer for a thick-coated dog who overheats, an older dog who struggles to get up off a floor-level bed, and outdoor or utility spaces where a fabric bed would rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares to our other beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis cot\u003c\/strong\u003e — airflow, easy cleaning, raised off the floor. Best for hot weather, thick coats and messy dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/extra-large-dog-bed\"\u003eExtra Large Dog Bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, deep and huge. Best for cold rooms and dogs who like to sink in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxury-sofa-dog-bed\"\u003eLuxury Sofa Dog Bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small dogs only, up to about 20 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our US warehouse, in about 3 to 5 days — the fastest item we sell. Free shipping on this one; it clears the $70 threshold on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my dog find it comfortable without padding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost do — the mesh has give, so it is closer to a hammock than a hard surface. If your dog likes to burrow into softness, a padded bed suits them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a simple frame assembly. No tools beyond what is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the mesh is waterproof and it is raised off wet ground. Bring it in over winter to make the frame last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold my 100 lb dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRated to 110 lbs. It will also take two medium dogs, as long as their combined weight is under that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marloft","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":64498771427699,"sku":"776e2bfd-aba2-4e58-a978-a69e74773728","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/1727\/9091\/files\/d8a60d6abd88af3017d640e0959f428b.jpg?v=1788211957","url":"https:\/\/marloft.store\/products\/elevated-cooling-cot-bed","provider":"Marloft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}