I think these are awesome, i would dearly love my old boy ash who has arthritis to have one of these, but with the rate of exchange etc a bit expensive, however hopefully oneday down under we shall have them too,thought i would share with you all, i am sure there are some here who might be interested in purchasing for their kitties or doggies,just type in Catster,which will take you to a cat site that you might all find interesting, and click on dolce vita therabed the pet bed that relieves pain., heres a pic.http://www.dolcevitapets.com/NR/stor...-main-oval.jpg