# Therapeutic Animal Loungers Sleep Number Pet Bed Offers Slumber Comfort to Ailing Animals By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-02-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theraputic-beds-pets-sleep-number-pet-bed-slumber-comfort References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/sleep_number_24178) & [selectcomfort](http://www.selectcomfort.com/pillows_bedroom_bedding/productSet.cfm?Category_ID=241&SubCategoryID=525&cm_mmc=BazaarVoice-_-RLP-_-525-_-image_link) Perfect for putting the bounce back into the step of slumber-challenged pooches who wake up suffering from stiff legs, Select Comfort has released a pet version of their very popular Sleep Number bed. Even if Fido is in perfect health, this very high quality [air mattress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outtask-jessigo-outdogs-airpad) offering [adjustable firmness for customized comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-chill) will give him the coziest night's sleep he’s ever had. The mattress is fitted with a removable and washable microsuede cover. Beneath the cover is a layer of special foam that protects the mattress and gives the bed a really cushy feeling, just like the human Select Comfort bed. Another one for the thriving ‘[humanizing pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls)’ trend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Therapeutic Animal Loungers:** Select Comfort's pet version of their Sleep Number bed offers customized firmness to improve pets' sleep quality and comfort. - **Humanizing Pets Trend:** Therapeutic animal loungers are a new addition to the growing trend of pet owners treating their pets like family members. - **Microsuede Covers:** Select Comfort's therapeutic animal loungers come with removable microsuede covers that can be washed easily. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Supplies:** The pet industry can benefit from integrating new therapeutic products that cater to pet owners treating their pets as family members. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can look into designing high-quality loungers and beds for pets in line with the growing trend of humanizing pets. - **Mattress:** The mattress industry can explore creating specialized mattresses designed solely for pets in order to improve their sleep quality and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Use Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-human-dog-bed.md) - [Customizable Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-dog-bed.md) - [Comfy Sofa-Inspired Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-pet-bed.md) - [Conceptual Temperature-Control Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepp.md) - [Smart Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudiismart.md) - [Cooling Orthopedic Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupchill.md) - [Comfortable Orthopedic Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orthopedic-pet-bed.md) - [Human-Sized Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufl.md) - [Zero-Gravity Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hover-dog-bed.md)