Finding the perfect cat bed…a dream come true for your precious feline.
If
you can't find your cat, it might be time to get her a cat bed. Chances
are she's sleeping somewhere cozy and perhaps not where you want her.
If you would rather your kitty didn't nap on your bathrobe or the guest
bed, you may want to get her an extra appealing cat bed of her own.
There
are a variety of cat beds to choose from and you can definitely find
one to suit your cat best. They range from mini-furniture to suit your
décor to simple pads to lay on your cats preferred napping places. Here
are some tips to help you find the best bed for your kitty.
Cat Bed Features to Consider
Materials/Fabric
Comfort
Placement (floor, desk, bed, window bed, etc)
Style/Design
Size
Wash-ability
Dry-ability
Ability to remove or replace cover
Durability guarantee
The most important feature to consider in choosing a cat bed is what your cat will consider comfortable.
Cats like to be warm in the winter and to keep cool in the summer. The cozy-factor of a cat bed is critical.
A
cup style cat bed is often the perfect fit for a curled up kitty and
can help her retain body heat. With an especially cold house, you might
even consider a heated cat bed.
If
you need something cooler consider a simple pad cat bed, which may be
nothing more than soft fabric or stuffed for a plusher feel.
Whichever style you choose it needs to become your cat's favorite or she won't use it.
The
best way to convince your feline friend to nap in her new cat bed
however, may not be what style you choose, but where you put it.
A
quiet place without too much traffic, but in view of the household
activities is the best place. If you choose a cat bed that is easily
moved, you can adjust the bed's placement depending on the temperature
or the time of day.
Some cat beds can even be set up as a window perch, so in between napping your kitty can have a view of what's going on outside.
Desirable Cat Bed Features
Easy to clean
Comfortable
Attractive/Fashionable
Variety of Sizes
Durable
Safe
Water resistant
Replacement parts
Guarantee
Conserves your cats' body heat
Your cat loves it
The
most desirable cat bed will be washable, or at least have a washable
cover. Most cat beds will collect cat fur, which is great for cleaning
up after a shedding kitty, but only if you can toss it in the washer. It
should be durable enough to last for years and numerous washes.
The
best cat bed will also dry quickly to discourage mold and fungus. Cat
beds that have covers sold separately are also a great idea so that you
can rotate the covers when washing.
An
attractive cat bed is also a must if your cat is going to nap in the
midst of things. Make sure that the cat bed doesn't just look great, but
also appeals to your cat's sensibilities as well.
Cat Bed Features to Avoid
Watch for hanging fabric and strings which your cat could ingest. Your cat may choke or become ill with an intestinal blockage.
Also avoid cat beds that are hard to keep clean and can house fleas if your cat should become infested.
Make sure that the bed you choose also has color safe fabric that will not bleed if it gets wet or is washed.
The Ideal Choice of a Cat Bed
The
ideal cat bed will be attractive to both you and your feline friend, a
fashionable addition to your home and the purrfect place for a little
cat nap.
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