As much as you would love to deny it, your pet is more spoiled than your children or grandkids.
Admitting that is the first step.
The second step? Embracing it.
Realize that it's OK to spoil your pet.
In ancient Egypt, the cats were worshiped like gods and today we lavish just as must attention on them.
For the kitty that's catered to and the pampered pooch, the ultimate show of affection is to buy them the piece de resistance; their very own chaise lounge.
Long revered as a luxurious piece of furniture by us humans, it was only a matter of time before Fido got in on the action.
You may still be hesitant as to all of this excessive doting.
 While you can appreciate a little treat here and there, a chaise lounge is pushing it.
Or is it? There are actually some very good reasons for owning one.
First off, your pet needs its own bed, period.
That is, unless you enjoy them ruining your sofa with muddy prints and endless amounts of hair.
A chaise lounge for your pet offers the same comfortable repose minus the mess.
On top of that, the shape of the chaise lounge in particular emulates your own couch, so there's less chance of your pet jumping onto that forbidden furniture when he has his own miniature version.
The cover choices for the chaise lounge beds offer buyers nearly as many options as a normal chaise.
Because they revel in the cozy, often times these are made with a poly-velour blend, cotton, fleece, faux suede or faux leather.
In almost all cases, the covers are made to slip on and off easily, either with a zipper closure or Velcro.
This is because the majority of these cushion covers are machine washable, because like it or not, pets can be messy.
You wouldn't want to spend a good deal of money on something that will just get dirtied within the first week of owning it, would you? When it comes to the ultra soft filling, the cushions are usually packed with some sort of clump-resistant manmade fiber, like polyfil, which is made from recycled pop bottles.
This material in the oversized cushion will stay fluffy and support your pet.
Older and disabled pets will really appreciate the extra padding for their sore and brittle limbs and muscles.
Some brands even offer the coveted Memory Foam, which is equally appreciated by man for its healing properties and support.
A lot of pet beds also give you the option for personalization, so you can have their name embroidered right on top.
Also, some models come with whimsical patterns or matching plush toys.
If that weren't enough, some of the chaise loungers have built-in pockets for storing accessories, treats, or whatever you can think of.
The underside of the bed cushion is usually treated with a slip and/or water-resistant coating so that spilled water won't damage the fabric and the cushion won't slide all around.
If the bed does not come with a non-slip surface, you can choose to place the bed on a carpeted area, or if on hardwood, rug grip tape or pads can help it to stay in place.
Note that for our purposes, these chaise lounge pet beds are all meant to be used indoors.
Because of the material out of which they are made, they should not be exposed to excessive moisture or dirt.
There are brands that make pet beds which work outside or in conjunction with outdoor doghouses, but the cushions are made from different, more durable fibers and usually lack the added bells and whistles that can be afforded to indoor beds.
If you're like most people, you probably do not own a chaise lounge.
As beautiful as they appear, the chaise lounge is simply not as useful these days as other pieces of furniture and so has lost much of its popularity over time.
Perhaps, though, the purchase of a chaise lounge bed for man's best friend will inspire you to pick up one of your own and revive a lost artifact.