Aubenord Recommended
Scruffs Harvard Orthopaedic Mattress | Deep Memory-Foam Support
A deep memory-foam orthopaedic mattress designed for extra support, comfort and pressure relief, especially for older dogs, larger breeds and dogs with arthritis or other orthopaedic issues.
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Why we recommend it
The reason to choose the Harvard is its memory-foam construction. Scruffs designed the flat sleep area to distribute the repurposed memory-foam fill evenly, giving a larger or more mobile dog deeper cushioning for long periods of rest without a high front bolster. For an IVDD dog that can comfortably manage the 12–16 cm height, that can make it a genuinely comfortable long-term resting bed.
Fit & sizing
This is a deeper bed, so check both the floor space and the height your dog has to step onto. Large is about 100 × 70 × 12 cm; X Large about 120 × 75 × 16 cm. If your dog struggles to step up cleanly, catches a paw or has to scramble, a lower-profile mat may be the easier choice.
What we like
• Repurposed memory-foam filling — substantial cushioning for long periods of rest
• Flat sleeping area — no high front bolster to climb over
• Foam designed to stay evenly distributed across the sleep surface
• Non-slip base — helps reduce the whole mattress shifting on smooth floors
• Removable machine-washable cover — practical for heavy everyday use
• Deep support option — 12 cm in Large and 16 cm in X Large
• Flat sleeping area — no high front bolster to climb over
• Foam designed to stay evenly distributed across the sleep surface
• Non-slip base — helps reduce the whole mattress shifting on smooth floors
• Removable machine-washable cover — practical for heavy everyday use
• Deep support option — 12 cm in Large and 16 cm in X Large
Before you order
• Check your dog can comfortably step onto a 12–16 cm mattress without scrambling or catching a paw
• There is no verified waterproof inner-liner claim for this model
• Add a separate waterproof or washable protector if bladder accidents are likely
• Choose a lower-profile bed if weakness, dragging or poor paw placement makes the height difficult
• There is no verified waterproof inner-liner claim for this model
• Add a separate waterproof or washable protector if bladder accidents are likely
• Choose a lower-profile bed if weakness, dragging or poor paw placement makes the height difficult
Price & availability
Pets at Home lists the Scruffs Harvard in Large and X Large. Check current size availability, colour, specification and price before ordering.