An older black dog with a grey muzzle resting on a sofa

Collection 08 · 23 finds

Older Dogs

Products for older dogs and the people caring for them: support, grip, ramps, comfortable beds and ways to make the home a little easier.

Senior Dogs & MobilityThese finds sit alongside our practical guidance for older dogs. Visit Senior Dogs & Mobility for ideas on adapting the home, walks and travel. Nothing here is veterinary advice — please ask your vet before using a mobility aid.

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Omlet

Topology - Memory Foam Dog Bed - Grey - Large

£110
The memory-foam mattress base of Omlet's Topology bed, with a water-resistant case and machine-washable cover. You add a zip-on topper and feet of your choice.
Why we picked itToppers zip on and off, so you can change the feel of the bed (or wash it) without replacing the whole thing. The Large mattress is 84 x 51cm. Note that toppers and feet are sold separately.
- Senior dog
View product: Topology - Memory Foam Dog Bed - Grey - Large
Checked 5 October 2026
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Charley Chau

Faux-Fur & Fleece Dog Blanket in Oatmeal

From £115
A deep faux-fur blanket backed with anti-pilling fleece, made in England, in medium (about 100 x 65cm) and large.
Why we picked itThe easiest comfort upgrade there is. It goes on a sofa, in a bed or in the boot, and it's machine washable. Made in England.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Faux-Fur & Fleece Dog Blanket in Oatmeal
Checked 5 October 2026
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Mutts & Hounds

Mutts and Hounds Grey Tweed Dog Carrier

From £135
A Yorkshire tweed carrier lined with soft fleece for tiny and small dogs. It opens out into a travel bed and is made in Somerset.
Why we picked itFor small dogs who tire easily, including little older dogs, on days out. Made in England from British tweed, with shoulder-length handles.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Mutts and Hounds Grey Tweed Dog Carrier
Checked 5 October 2026
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Creature Clothes

Waterproof Dog Coats With Reflective Star

From £31.50
A waterproof coat with a soft fleece lining, velcro fastening and a reflective star on the back, handmade in the UK in seven sizes.
Why we picked itWarm, waterproof and easy to get on — which counts for a lot with an older or wriggly dog on a dark winter walk. It's machine washable, and the reflective star helps on dark evenings.
- UK made
- Handmade
- Senior dog
View product: Waterproof Dog Coats With Reflective Star
Checked 5 October 2026
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Ruffwear

Highlands™ Dog Pad

£52.95
A padded travel bed with a non-slip waterproof base that folds up small, for holidays, pubs and car boots.
Why we picked itGives a dog a familiar, cushioned spot anywhere — useful for older dogs away from home. It folds to about 30 x 13cm (medium).
- Senior dog
View product: Highlands™ Dog Pad
Checked 5 October 2026
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Ruffwear

Flagline™ Dog Harness with Handle

£84.95
A lightweight harness with a padded handle on the back and a load-spreading chest and belly panel, designed for "lift and assist".
Why we picked itThe handle lets you give a steadying hand on steps, stiles or getting into the car without pulling on the neck. It has six adjustment points for a close fit.
- Senior dog
View product: Flagline™ Dog Harness with Handle
Checked 5 October 2026
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Kleinmetall

Kleinmetall DogWalk3 Dog Ramp with Handle & Buckle

£241.99
A telescopic aluminium car ramp that extends from 73cm to 163cm, 41cm wide, with a grippy stepped surface. It's rated for dogs up to 85kg and has a carry handle.
Why we picked itThe length gives a gentler slope into a high boot, it's wide enough for big dogs, and it folds away with a handle and clip. Kleinmetall is a German manufacturer, and zooplus lists the ramp as TÜV-checked.
- Senior dog
View product: Kleinmetall DogWalk3 Dog Ramp with Handle & Buckle
Checked 3 October 2026
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Charley Chau

Anti-Microbial Memory Foam Dog Bed Mattress in Faroe

From £125
A flat mattress with two layers — memory foam over support foam — inside a waterproof, breathable protector, with machine-washable covers. Made in England.
Why we picked itLow and flat, so it's easy to step onto, with a waterproof inner protector for the odd accident. The maker describes it as suited to dogs "especially in their senior years".
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Anti-Microbial Memory Foam Dog Bed Mattress in Faroe
Checked 5 October 2026
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Blitz Snuffle Mats

Handmade small snuffle mat -Pet Enrichment Puzzles

£17
A hand-tied fleece snuffle mat on a rubber base (about 20 x 28cm). Hide treats in it and let your dog sniff them out. You choose up to three colours.
Why we picked itMade by hand by a small UK maker. Sniffing games are gentle enough for older dogs and good for puppies, and the mat goes in the washing machine at 30°.
- UK made
- Handmade
- Senior dog
View product: Handmade small snuffle mat -Pet Enrichment Puzzles
Checked 5 October 2026
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LickiMat

LickiMat® Classic Buddy™

£8.99
A 20cm textured mat made from food-safe rubber. Spread soft food over it for a slow, calm licking session.
Why we picked itCheap, simple and quiet — a good calm activity for rainy days or older dogs. It can go in the freezer, and buying from the PDSA Pet Store supports the charity.
- Senior dog
View product: LickiMat® Classic Buddy™
Checked 5 October 2026
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Tuffies

The Easy Access Wipe Clean Tuffie Nest With Luxury Fleece

From £205
A waterproof, wipe-clean nest bed with deep sides, a dropped front for easier entry and a removable machine-washable fleece cover.
Why we picked itTuffies makes its beds to order in its Aberdeenshire workshop. This version of the nest has a lowered front as an alternative to the full-height surround, with firm sides intended to keep out draughts, a waterproof textile shell and a fleece cover that zips off for washing.
- UK made
- Handmade
- Senior dog
View product: The Easy Access Wipe Clean Tuffie Nest With Luxury Fleece
Checked 5 October 2026
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Berkeley Dog Beds

Orthopaedic Dog Beds

From £180
A pocket-sprung dog mattress, 18cm deep, built with around 220 springs, layers of cotton-rich felt and lambswool under a removable waterproof cover.
Why we picked itBerkeley builds this like a traditional mattress, with pocket springs, felt and lambswool, and says it uses no foam or fire-retardant chemicals. It is handmade in the UK by a family-owned company and carries a five-year warranty.
- UK made
- Handmade
- Independent maker
- Senior dog
View product: Orthopaedic Dog Beds
Checked 5 October 2026
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Walkin' Wheels

Walkin Wheels® SMALL Rear Dog Wheelchair (3.5 - 11kg)

£325
An adjustable rear-support wheelchair with an aluminium frame, designed for small dogs of 3.5 to 11kg with weak or non-functional hind legs.
Why we picked itThe frame adjusts in height, length and width with push-button fittings, so it can be set up at home rather than made to measure. It is designed to let a dog with weak hind legs walk, play and toilet while supported. Larger sizes are sold by the same UK retailer.
- Senior dog
View product: Walkin Wheels® SMALL Rear Dog Wheelchair (3.5 - 11kg)
Checked 5 October 2026
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Help 'Em Up

Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness

From £84.99
A two-part neoprene harness with built-in handles at the shoulders and hips, designed for lifting and steadying a dog from underneath.
Why we picked itUnlike a towel or simple sling, it has separate handles over the shoulders and hips so the lift is spread under the dog's body. The page describes it as designed to help a dog up off the floor, into the car and on stairs. It comes in five sizes from 4.5kg to 100kg and is machine washable on a delicate cycle.
- Senior dog
View product: Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness
Checked 5 October 2026
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Tuffies

The Wipe Clean Mattress

From £103
A flat, 100% waterproof mattress bed with a 10-12cm hollow-fibre futon filling and a marine-grade textile cover that wipes or washes clean.
Why we picked itThe cover is a textile Tuffies says is used in marine and yachting applications, so accidents and wet coats can be wiped off. The sewn futon filling is described as keeping its thickness, and the flat shape has no sides to step over. Made to order in Aberdeenshire, with bespoke sizes on request.
- UK made
- Handmade
- Senior dog
View product: The Wipe Clean Mattress
Checked 5 October 2026
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Petlife

Vetbed® Original – Dog and cat bedding

From £7.49
Thick polyester fleece bedding that lets liquid drain through to keep the surface dry, machine washable at 40°C and made in England.
Why we picked itVetbed is designed so moisture passes through the pile rather than sitting on top, and it can be washed repeatedly at 40°C, or at 95°C for occasional disinfection. It is made in England, sold in many cut sizes and by the roll, and is available with a non-slip backing.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Vetbed® Original – Dog and cat bedding
Checked 5 October 2026
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InnoPet

InnoPet® Premium Comfort Dog Stroller | Formerly 'The Beast'

£429.95
A three-wheel folding stroller for dogs up to 25kg, with 12-inch tyres, a lockable front wheel, parking brake and two internal safety tethers.
Why we picked itMost pet strollers stop at small dogs; this one carries up to 25kg in a 67 x 35 x 56cm cabin. It folds one-handed, has a click-lock canopy and removable pad, and lets a dog that can no longer manage the whole walk still come along.
- Senior dog
View product: InnoPet® Premium Comfort Dog Stroller | Formerly 'The Beast'
Checked 5 October 2026
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Power Paws

Power Paws Non-Slip Dog Socks (Advanced)

£29.95
A set of four machine-washable socks with a grip sole, elasticated top and middle, and reinforced toe stitching, in eight sizes.
Why we picked itThese are designed to give extra traction on wood and polished floors, for indoor use and light outdoor wear. The elastic at the top and mid-foot is intended to keep them on, the toe is reinforced against nails, and the eight sizes run from Chihuahua to St Bernard.
- Senior dog
View product: Power Paws Non-Slip Dog Socks (Advanced)
Checked 5 October 2026
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Zoomadog

Dog Stairs - Safe, Adjustable Wooden Indoor Steps For Your Dog Off the Bed or Sofa For Dogs up to 40kg (40cm Wide)

£89.99
Collapsible indoor steps in varnished MDF, 40cm wide, adjustable to 40, 44 or 47cm high for sofas and beds, for dogs up to 40kg.
Why we picked itThe three height settings let the top step be matched to a particular sofa or bed, and the 40kg limit covers more than the usual small-dog steps. They fold for storage and have a felt base to protect floors.
- Senior dog
View product: Dog Stairs - Safe, Adjustable Wooden Indoor Steps For Your Dog Off the Bed or Sofa For Dogs up to 40kg (40cm Wide)
Checked 5 October 2026
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Jake's Farm Yard

Jake's Farm Yard Single Bowl Elevated Riser & Pet Food Stand

£20.95
A powder-coated galvanised steel stand that raises a single food or water bowl 140mm off the floor; made in Norfolk, bowl not included.
Why we picked itThe stand is designed and manufactured at the maker's own factory in Norfolk, in galvanised steel with a powder-coated finish in four colours. It lifts a bowl 140mm so a smaller dog does not have to reach to the floor; the opening is about 145mm, so an existing bowl may fit.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Jake's Farm Yard Single Bowl Elevated Riser & Pet Food Stand
Checked 5 October 2026
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Orbiloc

Orbiloc Dog Dual Safety Light Red

£23.99
A small Danish-made LED safety light for dark walks, waterproof and impact resistant, with steady-on and flashing modes.
Why we picked itMost clip-on dog lights are throwaway items; this one is described as waterproof and impact resistant and is made in Denmark. It offers both a steady and a flashing mode, so it suits road walking as well as off-lead time in the dark.
- Senior dog
View product: Orbiloc Dog Dual Safety Light Red
Checked 5 October 2026
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Equafleece

Polartec Fleece Dog Suit - Rainproof, Breathable, Warm and Washable

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A four-legged Polartec fleece suit made in Devon, described as rainproof and breathable, with no buckles, straps or Velcro.
Why we picked itMade in Devon by an employee-owned company, in a long list of fits including Slim, Dachsie, Italian Greyhound, Pug, Frenchie and Bullie. The fabric is stated to be rainproof with a thermal rating of over 4 tog, and because Polartec does not fray the sleeves can be trimmed to length.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: Polartec Fleece Dog Suit - Rainproof, Breathable, Warm and Washable
Checked 5 October 2026
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PitPat

PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

£49
A 16g waterproof activity monitor that clips to the collar and records exercise, rest, distance and calories, with a battery that lasts over a year.
Why we picked itThere is nothing to charge - the maker says the battery lasts over a year - and no subscription is required. It records movement around the clock with a three-axis accelerometer and is rated IP67, so it can stay on for swimming. Stated as made and designed in Britain.
- UK made
- Senior dog
View product: PitPat Dog Activity Monitor
Checked 5 October 2026

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