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.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
47% of the 15 pet bedding & mats we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The best-scoring pet bedding & mats for PFAS risk

  1. 1
    Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed

    Orvis

    ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed

    polyester fill, polyester/cotton cover

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade59Good
    🫧

    Microplastics

    Limited concern

    70
    πŸ’¨

    Off-gassing from polyester fill or synthetic dyes

    Limited concern

    70
    🏷️

    Waterproofing chemistry (undisclosed)

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial or mold growth if not maintained

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; no known PFAS features, but Orvis hasn't disclosed finish chemistry.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  2. 2
    Orvis Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed

    Orvis

    Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed

    Polyester fleece fill; polyester outer fabric

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    ⚠️

    Antimony catalyst residue in polyester

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microplastic shedding from fleece degradation

    Limited concern

    70
    🧠

    Lead

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern, but Orvis lacks transparency, typical for pet bedding category.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  3. 3
    Casper Dog Bed

    Casper

    Dog Bed

    foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    πŸ’¨

    VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Polyester microfiber shedding

    Limited concern

    70
    ⏳

    Foam degradation and dust release

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; standard foam bed with no known PFAS-triggering features.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  4. 4
    Dog Bed Cover

    Dog Bed Cover

    Polyester/cotton blend cover; unknown fill

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade59Good
    🎨

    Azo dyes and residual dye chemicals

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odors from fill and adhesives

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microfiber shedding from polyester cover

    Limited concern

    70
    πŸ”₯

    Flame retardants

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern but Casper's silence on materials and treatments creates gaps.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  5. 5
    West Paw Heyday Dog Bed

    Heyday

    West Paw Heyday Dog Bed

    Polyester microfiber with recycled polyester fill

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade67Good
    🫧

    Microplastic shedding from microfiber

    Limited concern

    70
    ⏳

    Seam integrity and fill degradation over time

    Limited concern

    70

    No coating of concern recorded, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  6. 6
    Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Ergonomic comfort, Free Shipping Worldwide

    Casper

    Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Ergonomic comfort, Free Shipping Worldwide

    Plush memory foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover

    PFAS Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    πŸ’¨

    VOC off-gassing from polyurethane memory foam

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Foam degradation and microparticle release

    Limited concern

    70
    πŸ’¨

    Formaldehyde / VOCs

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern; no evidence of water or stain treatments, but verify cover origin.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  7. 7
    Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Smooth touch finish, Free Shipping Worldwide

    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 Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    πŸ’¨

    VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam and cover finish

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Bacterial or mold growth in foam if dampness occurs

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microplastics

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern for core foam; finish treatment remains opaque.

    ⚠Starting grade for this product type

  8. 8
    Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Blue - High-visibility reflective stair tape, Up to 50% Off and Free Shipping

    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 Grade75Excellent
    Overall Grade63Good
    πŸ’¨

    VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam

    Limited concern

    70
    🫧

    Microplastic/polyester fiber shedding

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Mold and bacterial growth in foam

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern, but Casper's silence on material sourcing limits confidence.

    ⚠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 & MatsScoreRatingMade of
1Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Couch Dog Bed75Excellentpolyester fill, polyester/cotton cover
2Orvis Comfortfill Couch Dog Bed75ExcellentPolyester fleece fill; polyester outer fabric
3Casper Dog Bed75Excellentfoam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover
4Dog Bed Cover75ExcellentPolyester/cotton blend cover; unknown fill
5Heyday West Paw Heyday Dog Bed75ExcellentPolyester microfiber with recycled polyester fill
6Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Ergonomic comfort, Free Shipping Worldwide75ExcellentPlush memory foam core, polyester/poly blend fabric cover
7Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Gray - Smooth touch finish, Free Shipping Worldwide75Excellentpolyurethane memory foam, polyester cover with smooth-touch finish
8Casper Sleep Dog Bed, Plush Memory Foam, Small, Blue - High-visibility reflective stair tape, Up to 50% Off and Free Shipping75ExcellentPlush 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

Orvis

RecoveryZone Lounger Dog Bed

Polyester/polycotton blend with water-resistant topcoat (unspecified chemistry)

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70
🫧

Polyester fiber shedding and microfiber release

Moderate concern

45
πŸ’¨

Off-gassing from topcoat curing

Limited concern

70
⏳

Coating degradation and chemical leaching

High concern

20

Avoid until Orvis discloses coating chemistry, water-resistant pet beds often use PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Basecamp Dog Bed Ruffwear

Ruffwear

Basecamp Dog Bed Ruffwear

polyester fabric with water-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating finish)

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
πŸ’¨

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water-repellent coating finish off-gassing

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microfiber shedding and ingestion

Moderate concern

45
⏳

water-repellent coating degradation and loss of water-resistance

High concern

20

Avoid until Ruffwear discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof pet beds often use PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dirtbag Dog Bed

Dirtbag Dog Bed

Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant coating (unspecified type)

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
♾️

PFAS

Moderate concern

45
🫧

Microfiber shedding from coating degradation

High concern

20
πŸ’¨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
πŸ’¨

Volatilization and off-gassing of coating solvents

Limited concern

70

Avoid until brand discloses coating chemistry; Ruffwear silent on PFAS in textiles.

⚠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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