An orthopedic cushion for a support humans and animals, particularly domestic pets, includes a plurality of layers including a padding layer of slow recovery visco-elastic foam providing the orthopedic advantages of reducing pressure points and facilitating blood flow, a supporting padding layer of material which supports the slow recovery visco-elastic foam while providing additional loft and cushioning, a protective liner of a flexible waterproof yet breathable material protecting the padding from liquids of all nature, and a washable fabric cover. The pet bed of the present invention is orthopedic, washable, stain-resistant, hypoallergenic, and comfortable.