Top 10 Best Cat Beds To Buy Online (Pet Magasin, PetFusion, Kerbl)

Cats sleep a lot, but that doesn’t mean they’ll sleep anywhere. You should choose a bed that matches your style, but it’s also important to consider other factors like the size of your cat, the season, the location you plan to put it, and how it can be cleaned.

Male cats tend to be bigger than females, and some breeds like Maine Coons are naturally large, too. However, cats love to squeeze themselves into impossibly small spaces, so you don’t always need a bigger bed for  bigger cat.

The one exception is hanging beds, like ones that stick onto a window using suction cups, or shelf beds that attach to the wall. It’s very important to check the product description and quality and make sure you install it correctly to avoid injury, a big mess, and a terrified cat.

If you have multiple pets, you may also want some big beds so they can snuggle up together!

Even in hot summer weather, you may find your cat sleeping in a sunny window or under a blanket. They can still get too hot, though, especially long-haired cats. In the winter, cats seek out heaters and may burrow in your bed. Hairless breeds like Sphinxes and older cats will need special consideration to keep them warm and toasty.

Cats will probably shy away from your air conditioner or fan’s blowing air; it’s just too cold for most. However, they can get too hot in a bed that doesn’t allow air circulation and traps body heat.

Give your cat open beds without a cover. Look for less fluffy materials, like canvas or cardboard. Cool pads and aluminum beds are great, but not all cats take to them. You can also try putting some ice packs near your cat’s favorite spot just to keep the ambient air temperature a bit cooler.

In winter you should provide beds that can trap body heat, like tents, cat caves, or sleeping bags. Choose fluffier materials such as fake fur, wool, and fleece, and place beds near heat sources (but far enough away that there’s no risk of fire!)

Heating pads are available for pets too. Don’t use one designed for humans, and make sure it has safety features to prevent burns or electric shock from chewing or getting wet. Microwaveable pads are an even safer choice.

You can always move beds based on the season, and if a bed isn’t getting used, you can try different spots. But here are some basic rules for choosing the best location based on a cat’s needs.

Cats are predators, but they are also small enough to be prey in the wild. So, they need to feel safe when they sleep. Definitely avoid high-traffic areas for cat beds (or food dishes and litter boxes for that matter.)

Not only will your cat feel stressed by constant commotion, but they may swipe at people’s ankles or dogs who startle them as they pass by! If you have dogs or children who bother your cat, try elevated beds. The cat will feel safer because they’re out of reach, and you can avoid self-defense aggression like biting and scratching.

If you have plug-in air fresheners, your cat may not want to sleep next to them. Cats especially hate the smell of citrus and may avoid beds near strong scents.

Another place to avoid is near their litter box. Although some cats sleep in their litter, this is a sign of stress and fear and doesn’t mean they’re happy in there. I mean, would you want to sleep near the litter box?

Cats don’t like cold drafts in the winter any more than you do, so don’t put their bed near a door or window. Unlike people, they also don’t like cold blowing air in summer. Keep their beds out of the direct line of fans and air conditioners.

A cat will love to sleep near a heat source, but if it’s an open fire or woodstove, be very careful to monitor that no embers hit their bed. Just use common sense to avoid flammable materials and keep enough space between your pet and a heater.

Cats are known to be very clean, but they will still need their bedding washed eventually. You should consider how you’ll maintain the bed, and whether your cat has specific needs before purchase.

If your cat sometimes urinates on bedding, you’ll need something that can go through the washing machine. Do you have a place to hang laundry, or do you want a bed that can go in the dryer? Some beds can only be spot cleaned. You can use a lint roller or vacuum to remove fur and dust.

If your cat has allergies, you may want to look for or avoid certain fabrics. Talk to your vet if your pet has medical conditions and should have a specific type of bed. Finally, it’s better to air out a bed than to use linen sprays; some may be harmful to pets and they may not like the smell.

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