How To Shop For The Perfect Cat Bed

You can find a huge selection of cat beds today on the market, ranging from simple to fancy, some with hot pink bows, or just warm and cozy with neutral fabric. Choosing the right bed is essential for your pet because as we know, cats like to sleep often -- and long. The average cat is capable of sleeping as much as 18 hours per day! Therefore it's important to provide a nice, cozy place for your pet to spend time in, even if they're asleep.

When shopping for a bed for your kitty it is important to not only focus on the appearance -- such as how well it fits in with the room decor or its color -- but there are also other certain elements that need to be kept in mind. These include:

1. Texture: Whether it's a heated bed, outdoor bed, or if you are looking at special types like wicker beds, the texture and softness can determine if your cat actually likes the bed for sleep or nap time. Most cats are usually very picky and seem to hop from one place to another when looking for places to nap. If the bed is not soft and the texture is not what your cat prefers, then they will most likely leave the bed and go somewhere else to take their nap.

2. Structure: The range of structures of cat beds can be confusing, but you can select between donuts shapes, "enclosed" and many others. Some other structures include a raised platform for added comfort.

3. Temperature: No matter what the time of year might be, cats all love warm places. There are newer beds which come complete with built-in heading pads. These are either microwaveable or electric-powered. These provide therapeutic warmth with a healing quality that can keep your cat looking forward to using the bed.

4. Size: When you're trying to choose between the different kinds of cat beds always be sure the one you select is the correct size. Some cats are bigger than others, of course, and require more space for sleep. If you have more than one cat, then they might want to snuggle up and sleep together. If this is the case, it might be best to get a larger size. You can always put more bedding or cushions inside if the space seems too big.

There are still other types of cat beds, including those such as cardboard, cushioned, sleeping bags, fleecy rounded beds, plastic, and beanbags, among many others. Also remember that whichever bed you finally select, it's important to make sure the location it's place in will be perfect as well. Most cats like to have a nice view of the whole house when sleeping. Considering these factors can make kitty's sleeping experience even better!