Cat Beds

A cat bed is a place where your feline friend can take refuge in when it is scared or tired. Therefore, you need to choose a cat bed to provide a safe place for your pet. There is a huge range to choose from, and knowing what options are available to you, and the benefits they offer, ensures you choose the bed that best suits your cat and your home.

Enclosed Cat Bed

Enclosed cat beds simulate the natural sleeping environment for cats. While enclosed beds do not have earth and dead grass inside, they do mimic a den-style environment, with a warm, enclosed 

Important for cat beds. What’s most important in a cat bed is one that keeps it warm during the winter and cool in the summer. A cup-shaped bed or a warm mat is a good option for cold months, allowing the cat the curl up to retain body heat. Even better, a bed with a (safe) heating element. In the summer, an open-sided pet bed will let your kitty stretch out and cool off.

Bed placement is important. Before buying a bed, know where your pet likes to lie down by observing its sleeping habits — for example, your dog may prefer quieter corners where they can hide but still see everything that’s going on or your cat may prefer a bed by the windowsill. They may like having a pad that’s next to the sofa where there are a lot of people. Find out your pet’s favorite spots before you commit to a bed so that you get the right size for your pet.

Material. For dogs, a denim cover over a bed is best. The material is heavy-duty and machine washable, but it also doesn’t wear as quickly as fleece. For cats, the same holds true...just avoid any hanging fabric or ends because kitties have a tendency to try to eat these.

Go with sides. Unless you’re going with a mattress-style bed or simple padding, get a bed that has raised sides for your pet. Regardless of whether it’s a cat or a dog, pets enjoy beds that are snug and make them feel secure, and the raised sides provide that sense of coziness and security. Or, go with beds that have roofs, which can calm anxious animals. One exception: If your pet is a senior, nix the sides, which might get in their way