Patent ID: 6209486
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A method of providing a dry bedding system for incontinent pets having:a frame, said frame having at least four legs, said at least four legs raising said frame from a base surface a distance sufficient to maintain the pet off the floor and still enable the pet to step easily onto a sleeping pad,a sleeping pad, said sleeping pad being affixed to said frame and suspended within said frame above said base surface, said sleeping pad being an open weave material having 18 strands or less per inch which allows urine to pass through said material without absorbing said urine while having sufficient strands per inch to prevent the pet's nails from penetrating said material,safety pan, said safety pan having a perimeter substantially equal to said frame and being placed on said base surface under said sleeping pad to directly receive and retain said urine, comprising the steps of:supporting the pet on said sleeping pad, the pet being positioned any where on said sleeping padenabling urine from the pet to drain through said open weave material of said sleeping pad,collecting said urine in said safety pan,disposing of said urine by removal of said safety pan,wherein the pet remains dry and comfortable and said urine is conveniently collected for disposal.