Viruses – tiny, resilient, and defeated only by true hygiene
Invisible companions in everyday life
Viruses are everywhere — they exist in humans, animals, and the environment. Most are harmless, but some can cause diseases that affect both pets and people. Those with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk: young animals, older dogs, and humans with reduced natural defences.
A virus can survive only within a host cell. It cannot reproduce on its own and instead hijacks the cell’s metabolism to create new viral particles. This is why viral infections are difficult to treat: targeting the virus would also destroy healthy cells.
Masters of survival
Outside their host, viruses cannot multiply — yet they can persist for surprisingly long periods. On skin flakes, hair, fabrics, or dust particles, many virus types remain infectious even after days or weeks. Places where body contact, moisture, and dirt meet — such as on dog beds — offer ideal conditions for survival.
Standard washing at 30 °C or 40 °C only removes visible dirt; the viruses remain active. True safety requires heat strong enough to denature the delicate protein shells of viral particles — the key to neutralising their infectious power.
Heat – the most effective weapon against viruses
Many viruses begin to lose activity at around 60 °C, but a 95 °C wash is needed for complete and reliable elimination. At this temperature, even deeply embedded viral particles within fabrics, seams, and fillings are destroyed — something that ordinary washing cannot achieve.
Doctor Bark dog beds, blankets, and cushions are fully washable at up to 95 °C. This process removes viruses, bacteria, and germs both on the surface and deep inside the textile layers.
At a glance:
- Effective against viruses – deep-clean hygiene reaching the filling.
- Washable up to 95 °C – reliably destroys viral structures.
- Chemical-free cleaning – pure hygiene through water and heat.
- Safe for families and allergy-sensitive homes – protection for people & pets.
Doctor Bark – because protection means trust
Cleanliness is more than appearance – it’s health, comfort, and confidence. With Doctor Bark, you choose medical-grade hygiene for everyday life – without chemicals, without compromise. Every wash renews that feeling of safety – for you, your family, and your dog.
Trust us – we know what we’re doing. And we do it for you, your dog, and your family.
After every wash, your dog’s bed is clean and fresh – just like the very first day.
Life is Bark.
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