Vetbed non-slip bedding
Vetbed is the fleece bedding you'll recognise from vet practices and rescue centres — a deep-pile synthetic fleece backed with a solid, non-slip layer. The non-slip version is the practical choice for a hard floor, a crate or a car boot, where a plain fleece mat tends to bunch up or slide the moment a dog lies down on it.
What makes it different from an ordinary fleece bed
The fleece top is the same idea as any soft pet bedding: warm, quick-drying and comfortable against skin, which matters for older dogs, puppies and anyone recovering from an operation or lying on a hard surface for long periods. What sets Vetbed apart is the backing, a solid non-slip layer that keeps the whole mat anchored on tile, laminate or the ridged plastic base of a crate.
It's machine washable at 40 degrees, dries fast because it doesn't hold water the way a stuffed bed does, and most of the range we stock is made from around 95% recycled content. Sizes run from a 75 x 50cm mat up to a 150 x 100cm one, so it works for anything from a crate liner to a full-length car boot mat.
What we stock, and who it suits
Our range covers plain and printed options, including paw prints, hearts, stars, bees and a Highland cow design, mostly in charcoal or grey rather than bright colours. Sizes vary by print, so check the options on each listing before ordering if you need a specific fit for a crate or car boot.
This is a good match for crate training, whelping boxes, car travel, or simply a hard-floored room where a normal bed keeps sliding. It suits owners who want something they can wash weekly without it falling apart, rather than the plushest bed in the shop — for that, our regular dog beds are the better place to look.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Vetbed Non Slip Paw
Machine washable non-slip vet bedding in a paw print, for hard floors, crates and car boots
From£20.99
Vetbed Non Slip Charcoal Bees
Vetbed in charcoal with a yellow bee print, 150 x 100cm and machine washable
From£24.29
Vetbed Non Slip Highland Cows
Vetbed in beige with a Highland cow print, 100 x 75cm, machine washable at 40
From£24.29
Vetbed Non Skip Charcoal & Yellow Bees
Vetbed in charcoal with a yellow bee print, 100 x 75cm, machine washable at 40
£43.59
Vetbed Nonslip Charcoal with Hearts and Paws
The original Vetbed with a non-slip backing, 40 x 30 inches, washable at 40
From£20.99
Vetbed Non Slip Charcoal Hearts Paws
A 150 x 100cm anti-slip Vetbed mat, machine washable at 40 degrees
From£43.59
Vetbed Non Slip Stars Paws
A non-slip Vetbed mattress made from 95% recycled content, machine washable at 40C
From£24.29
Vetbed Non Slip Paws
A 150 x 100cm Vetbed mat with an anti-slip backing, in grey paw-print patterns
From£24.29
Vetbed Non Slip Charcoal Black & White Paws
A 100 x 75cm anti-slip Vetbed mattress for dogs, black and white paw print
£43.59
Self-Heating Non-Slip Pet Mat in Cotton Fleece, Grey or Brown
A cotton fleece mat that reflects your dog's own body heat back at them, with a non-slip backing, so there is no cable, no plug and nothing to chew.
From£12.99
ProFleece Non-Slip Vet Bedding with Hollow Paw – Multiple Sizes
Super-soft, heavy-weight fleece bedding with a non-slip rubber backing — machine washable and ideal for crates, kennels, whelping, and recovery.
From£13.99
ProFleece Plain Non-Slip Fleece Pet Bedding — UK Made from Recycled Plastic
Warm, soft, quick-drying fleece bedding made sustainably in the UK from recycled plastic, in multiple sizes and colours with a non-slip base.
From£13.99
Common questions
- Is Vetbed suitable for puppies?
- Yes, it's commonly used for crate training and whelping precisely because it's warm, washes easily and won't slide around while a puppy is finding its feet. Check the size against your crate before ordering, since prints and sizes vary across the range.
- Can I put Vetbed in a washing machine?
- Yes, it's designed to be machine washed, generally at 40 degrees, and dries much faster than a padded or stuffed bed because the fleece itself doesn't hold much water. Always check the individual product's care label before the first wash.
- Why is the backing non-slip?
- The solid backing stops the mat sliding on hard floors, in a car boot or inside a plastic crate base, where an ordinary fleece mat would bunch up as soon as a dog settles onto it. It's the main reason Vetbed is used in vet practices and rescue kennels rather than a standard throw.
- Is Vetbed only for dogs?
- It's most commonly used for dogs, but the same non-slip fleece works for cats and other small pets too, particularly in a carrier or crate. Pick the size that suits the space rather than the species.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.