Pet trends taking owners online

When it comes to the family pet, more and more pet owners are moving their pets toward the tops of their priority list. Whereas pet parents were once content to let their dogs sleep in the backyard doghouse as recently as 20 years ago, nowadays man's best friend is far more likely to catch his Zzz's under the same roof as his owner.

And that's not all that's changed for the family pet. The animal can expect to benefit from a host of trends that illustrate just how much the family pet means to his fellow family members.

Perhaps the biggest trend is not what pets are getting from their owners, but where those pet owners are getting those treats and gifts. Much like shoppers are going online to find electronics and other items, passionate pet owners are finding online retailers to be far more accommodating than the local pet store, offering a much wider selection of high quality items than traditional retailers provide.

Beds, beds and more beds ...

Though dogs were once relegated to sleeping in the backyard dog house, such primitive canine sleeping arrangements have largely fallen by the wayside. And dogs aren't sleeping on the floor when they head inside for the night. Instead, more and more dog owners are ensuring their best friend gets as good a night's rest as they do, providing them with orthopedic dog beds designed to perfectly distribute weight while easing joint pain.

However, as more and more devoted dogs owners are learning, finding such beds at traditional retailers is almost impossible, as even the biggest chain stores simply don't have the space to stock enough inventory to meet the needs of dogs that come in so many shapes and sizes. Online retailers such as OhMyDogSupplies.com offer a wide variety of dog beds made with furniture grade materials such as microfiber, sherpa style fleece and high density polyfill. What's more, because they're an online retailer immune to the storage problems traditional retailers face, OhMyDogSupplies.com can offer a selection of roughly 80 different dog beds (in over 2,300 varieties), perfect for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

A feeding frenzy

Another quickly developing trend in pet care is how owners are approaching the ways they feed their pets. Most notably, more pet owners are realizing the benefits of elevated dog feeders. For example, veterinarians note the ergonomic benefits of elevated feeders. Particularly for larger dogs, elevated feeders allow dogs to eat at a more natural level, helping to reduce the unnecessary and often painful strain that lower, more traditional bowls place on a dog's neck, joints and back muscles.

As more pet owners have looked to elevated feeders, these feeders have become far more aesthetically appealing as a result. OhMyDogSupplies.com offers an array of both elevated feeders for larger dogs and traditional feeders for smaller animals, all of which come equipped with stainless steel bowls that are both durable and easy to clean.

Travel in style

Pets aren't only living it up at home these days, they're also enjoying those same comforts of home on the road. While cats and dogs were once headed to the kennel as the rest of the family took off on vacation, more and more pets are now joining their families as they embark on vacations or trips.

Weekend getaways no longer need to result in a hair or dander covered vehicle thanks to a variety of car covers that can easily attach to car headrests and seat legs to ensure pets enjoy as smooth a ride as their owners.

To shop for your pet or to learn more about the latest pet trends, visit www.OhMyDogSupplies.com.