How to Buy a Cat Pillow or Bed

Considering the amount of time your cat spends sleeping, a cozy pillow or bed is a must.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cat Beds
• Cat Condo
• Cat Hammocks

1. Investigate the different sizes and shapes of cat beds available.

2. Measure the length of the space your cat fills when she's curled up to sleep, then add about 1 foot more to come up with a good size for the bed.

3. Pay attention to fabric - try to choose something soft and comfortable. Fleece is a popular, cozy choice.

4. Check out the different types of fillings that are available. For instance, some pillows and beds have foam inside, while others are stuffed with cedar filling to keep insects away.

5. Consider a rounded bed stuffed with poly-fill lining if you want it to mold to your cat's shape for added comfort.

6. Select a bed with a cover that comes off if you want to be able to wash it easily.

7. Check out a heated pillow or bed for your cat if you want to keep her extra warm during the winter. These have a heating element contained inside to regulate the temperature automatically.

8. Look for wooden or steel cat bed frames that have fleece or other soft linings if you want a bed with more structure. You may also consider a cat condo.

9. Understand that the price of pillows and beds varies greatly, depending on which type you choose. For example, be prepared to spend about $20 to $30 for a standard variety, or about $50 to $60 for a heated pillow or bed.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a cat couch if you want to spoil your pet. This is a miniature version of a regular couch, proportioned for your cat's size.
• Consider hanging a cat hammock to use as a bed. This little perch drapes across a window to allow your cat to see what's going on outside.

on 12/22/2005 There are pads sold under the name of "Cat Magnet Pads." The name is very appropriate, cats love laying on them! If there is a cat around, it will be laying on this pad. They're also cheap enough to be considered disposable. They'll get ratty and collect shedding fur, and I just toss it and put down a fresh one. It really saves me from cleaning off the couch or chairs!

on 11/22/2005 There is a product called a cap napper, that attaches to your window (much like the cat hammock) and lets you cat see outside while they nap. In my opinion it is a superior product to the cat hammock. My cats love it, they have worn out 3 in 7 years.

on 11/22/2005 Try to get an elevated bed, or put the bed in an elevated spot. Cats prefer some altitude when they're sleeping.