Definition of
orthopedic
or·tho·pe·dics also or·tho·pae·dics ( P )
Pronunciation Key (ôrth-pdks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of medicine that deals with the
prevention or correction of injuries or
disorders of the skeletal system and associated
muscles, joints, and ligaments.
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[From orthopedic, from French orthopédique, from
orthopédie, orthopedic surgery : Greek ortho-,
ortho- + Greek paideia, child-rearing (from pais,
paid-, child. See pau- in Indo-European Roots).]
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ortho·pedic adj.
ortho·pedi·cal·ly adv.
ortho·pedist n.
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Main Entry: or·tho·pe·dic
Variant: or chiefly British or·tho·pae·dic /"or-th&-'pEd-ik/
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
2 : marked by deformities or crippling —or·tho·pe·di·cal·ly
or chiefly British or·tho·pae·di·cal·ly /-'pEd-i-k(&-)lE/
adverb
Yes, purchasing an
orthopedic dog bed is of your best interest. The
dog bed in question must outlast your dog's
playfulness and sleeping habits.
Some dogs enjoy doing circles in their bed at
night in order to find the right position.
Others like to paw it in the middle. Others will
drag it until they have the bed where they want it. Then
begin to jump on it and plop themselves down. If
you have a heavy breed, your bed is as good as
done.
The proper
orthopedic dog bed should support your dog's
weight for starters. That's what an orthopedic
bed is intended to do, keep your dog off the
ground.
In general, look for
quality foams, not egg crate type. Yes, memory
foam is a good option for arthritis and older
k-9's. You need removable covers to wash and
might also want a waterproof option for
incontinent dogs. |