Product Reviews ➜ Dog Beds
Non Toxic Dog Beds
Non-toxic pet beds are important because pets and their owners tend to share diseases due to shared environmental exposures. The healthiest pet beds use the same standard as human bedding: solid natural materials like organic latex, solid wood, and GOTS-certified cotton, without synthetic foams or unnecessary chemical finishes. Waterproof layers like TPU are an important tradeoff when accident protection is needed, and TPU is a safe GOTS-approved film made from sugarcane. I rate each layer, fabric, fill, wood, and finish using consistent scales explained in my full methodology.
By Dr. Meg Christensen | Physician-founder of Interior Medicine, a non-toxic home resource built on her background in medicine, biochemistry, epidemiology, and clinical research.
Updated September 8, 2026
Avocado Organic Dog Mattress and Dog Bed Frame
Avocado uses solid GOLS-certified organic latex and coconut coir with a removable, washable GOTS-certified organic cotton cover that includes an inner layer of TPU for waterproofing, which is important for reducing excess moisture and spills in any mattress, and especially for a dog’s. These mattresses fit perfectly into their solid wood pet bed frames, and come with an optional pet pillow. I love Avocado for how transparent they are about their materials.
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Savvy Rest Organic Pet Mattresses and Platform Bed Frames
Savvy Rest offers lots of convenient customizable options for organic pet beds. They have their classic pet mattress, which you can choose formed or shredded latex for, a dog mattress with extra support for heavy or sensitive doggos, optional waterproof liners, and extra covers. They come in all sizes, and you can get the matching platform style solid wood dog bed frame engraved with your dog’s name. They even have an organic pet bed for cats! Like Avocado, they’re incredibly transparent and use totally organic and safe materials.
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Couch Covers for Dogs and Cats
If your pet sleeps on your couch instead of a dedicated dog bed, but you want to minimize hair and scratches, a couch cover is the way to go. I have several washable options listed here made with natural materials that will protect your couch safely.
Naturepedic Natural Shredded Latex Pet Pad
Instead of a formed latex mattress like Avocado uses, Naturepedic uses shredded natural latex in their pet beds instead. They use a mixture of GOLS certified organic latex and natural latex that’s FSC certified (for forest sustainability, not necessarily organic.) These come with a washable GOTS-certified organic cotton cover that contains a thin layer of TPU for waterproofing, which is nice, and these come in many sizes from small to XL depending on your dog’s needs. These are ideal if you want a natural option that’s a bit more affordable and that’s easy to move around without a bed frame.
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FYI, “non-toxic” has no official definition, so I rate every product with the same method. It’s built on third-party certifications and published test data, not brand claims. For a deeper dive, my free course walks you through it.
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How Interior Medicine Rates Dog Beds
"Non-toxic" has no legal or scientific definition, so it's become a marketing word. I still think a healthier home is worth working toward, and the way to get there is with a consistent system. Every product on Interior Medicine is rated with the same method, based on its materials, ingredients, and third-party certifications. This makes it easier to compare products fairly, spot healthwashing, and make informed decisions.
The rating card under each product shows its Material Health. Every material is rated on its own scale, from Healthiest to Harmful, and each brand is rated on the healthiest option it offers. Differences between models are noted in the description.
The guides show what qualifies for each tier, what to look for, and what to ask a brand.
Product Reviews ➜ Dog Beds