Choosing the perfect cat bed… If you can't find your cat, it might be time to get them a cat bed. They’ve probably found a cosy spot and it’s probably somewhere you don’t want them to be, like in your laundry basket, your guest bed or perhaps your favourite chair. They leave a path of destruction, cat hair all over the place.

There are many different styles of cat beds to choose from. They range from mini-furniture to suit your décor to simple cushions 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

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 cosy-factor of a cat bed is critical.

An oval sided 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 favourite or they 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

The most desirable cat bed will be washable. 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 withstand numerous washes. The best cat bed will also dry quickly to discourage mould. An attractive cat bed that suits your décor is also a must if your cat is going to nap in the living areas. So make sure that the cat bed doesn't just look great, but also appeals to your cat's sensibilities as well.

The Ideal Choice is 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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