The Best Non-Toxic Pet Bedding & Mats of 2026
We scored 15 pet bedding & mats for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them best-graded first. The top pick is Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed at 75/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
47% of the 15 pet bedding & mats we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The best-scoring pet bedding & mats for PFAS risk
- 1
Orvis
ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed
polyester fill, polyester/cotton cover
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade59Goodπ«§70Microplastics
Limited concern
π¨70Off-gassing from polyester fill or synthetic dyes
Limited concern
π·οΈ70Waterproofing chemistry (undisclosed)
Limited concern
β οΈ70Bacterial or mold growth if not maintained
Limited concern
Lower concern; no known PFAS features, but Orvis hasn't disclosed finish chemistry.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 2
Orvis
Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed
Polyester fleece fill; polyester outer fabric
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Goodβ οΈ70Antimony catalyst residue in polyester
Limited concern
π«§70Microplastic shedding from fleece degradation
Limited concern
π§70Lead
Limited concern
Lower concern, but Orvis lacks transparency, typical for pet bedding category.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 3
Casper
Dog Bed
foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Goodπ¨70VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam
Limited concern
π«§70Polyester microfiber shedding
Limited concern
β³70Foam degradation and dust release
Limited concern
Lower concern; standard foam bed with no known PFAS-triggering features.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 4
Dog Bed Cover
Polyester/cotton blend cover; unknown fill
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade59Goodπ¨70Azo dyes and residual dye chemicals
Limited concern
β οΈ70Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odors from fill and adhesives
Limited concern
π«§70Microfiber shedding from polyester cover
Limited concern
π₯70Flame retardants
Limited concern
Lower concern but Casper's silence on materials and treatments creates gaps.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 5
Heyday
West Paw Heyday Dog Bed
Polyester microfiber with recycled polyester fill
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade67Goodπ«§70Microplastic shedding from microfiber
Limited concern
β³70Seam integrity and fill degradation over time
Limited concern
No coating of concern recorded, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 6
Casper
Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Ergonomic comfort, Free Shipping Worldwide
Plush memory foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Goodπ¨70VOC off-gassing from polyurethane memory foam
Limited concern
π«§70Foam degradation and microparticle release
Limited concern
π¨70Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern; no evidence of water or stain treatments, but verify cover origin.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 7
Casper
Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Smooth touch finish, Free Shipping Worldwide
polyurethane memory foam, polyester cover with smooth-touch finish
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Goodπ¨70VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam and cover finish
Limited concern
β οΈ70Bacterial or mold growth in foam if dampness occurs
Limited concern
π«§70Microplastics
Limited concern
Lower concern for core foam; finish treatment remains opaque.
β Starting grade for this product type
- 8
Casper
Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Blue - High-visibility reflective stair tape, Up to 50% Off and Free Shipping
Plush memory foam (likely polyurethane), polyester/cotton blend cover
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Goodπ¨70VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam
Limited concern
π«§70Microplastic/polyester fiber shedding
Limited concern
β οΈ70Mold and bacterial growth in foam
Limited concern
Lower concern, but Casper's silence on material sourcing limits confidence.
β Starting grade for this product type
Every pet bedding & mats that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 2 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Pet Bedding & Mats | Score | Rating | Made of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed | 75 | Excellent | polyester fill, polyester/cotton cover |
| 2 | Orvis Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed | 75 | Excellent | Polyester fleece fill; polyester outer fabric |
| 3 | Casper Dog Bed | 75 | Excellent | foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover |
| 4 | Dog Bed Cover | 75 | Excellent | Polyester/cotton blend cover; unknown fill |
| 5 | Heyday West Paw Heyday Dog Bed | 75 | Excellent | Polyester microfiber with recycled polyester fill |
| 6 | Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Ergonomic comfort, Free Shipping Worldwide | 75 | Excellent | Plush memory foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover |
| 7 | Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Smooth touch finish, Free Shipping Worldwide | 75 | Excellent | polyurethane memory foam, polyester cover with smooth-touch finish |
| 8 | Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Blue - High-visibility reflective stair tape, Up to 50% Off and Free Shipping | 75 | Excellent | Plush memory foam (likely polyurethane), polyester/cotton blend cover |
The pet bedding & mats we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
Orvis
RecoveryZone Lounger Dog Bed
Polyester/polycotton blend with water-resistant topcoat (unspecified chemistry)
PFAS
Limited concern
Polyester fiber shedding and microfiber release
Moderate concern
Off-gassing from topcoat curing
Limited concern
Coating degradation and chemical leaching
High concern
Avoid until Orvis discloses coating chemistry, water-resistant pet beds often use PFAS.
β Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ruffwear
Basecamp Dog Bed Ruffwear
polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating finish)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water-repellent coating finish off-gassing
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding and ingestion
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and loss of water-resistance
High concern
Avoid until Ruffwear discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof pet beds often use PFAS.
β Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dirtbag Dog Bed
Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant coating (unspecified type)
PFAS
Moderate concern
Microfiber shedding from coating degradation
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Volatilization and off-gassing of coating solvents
Limited concern
Avoid until brand discloses coating chemistry; Ruffwear silent on PFAS in textiles.
β Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
What we check on pet bedding & mats
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Off-gassing chemicals from some finishes, textiles, and pressed wood. ATSDR
- Flame retardants. Chemicals added to foam and electronics, some persistent and bioaccumulative. EPA
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The pet bedding & mats brands that will not say
8 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
, Casper, Heeyoo, Heyday, Orvis, Petmaker, Ruffwear, Tucker Murphy Pet.
Common questions about PFAS in pet bedding & mats
Is pet bedding & mats PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 15 pet bedding & mats we have scored, 47% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 8 that pass. The highest scoring is Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed at 75 out of 100. The lowest is Orvis RecoveryZone Lounger Dog Bed at 30.
Which pet bedding & mats grades best for PFAS?
Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is polyester fill, polyester/cotton cover. The runner up is Orvis Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed at 75.
Which pet bedding & mats should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Orvis RecoveryZone Lounger Dog Bed at 30, Ruffwear Basecamp Dog Bed Ruffwear at 30, Dirtbag Dog Bed at 30. The problem with the first is that avoid until Orvis discloses coating chemistry, water-resistant pet beds often use PFAS.
How can you tell if pet bedding & mats contain PFAS?
In this category we check for formaldehyde / vocs, flame retardants. Off-gassing chemicals from some finishes, textiles, and pressed wood. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which pet bedding & mats brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
8 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including , Casper, Heeyoo, Heyday, Orvis, Petmaker. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test pet bedding & mats?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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