Choosing The Right Bed For Your Cat

     Deciding on what type of bed to buy for your cat is based on a few things.  Observe where your cat currently sleeps.  Does your cat spend the majority of his/her time sleeping on ground level or high level areas?  Does he/she enjoy sleeping on your bed or alone?  Cats love so many different things but they seem to favor a certain area.  When picking out a bed, check the size and comfort level (especially for older cats).  Make sure the bed is big enough to accomodate your cat.  Some cats (like mine), like to turn around a few times before settling down.  I think what he is trying to do is make a comfortable "nest".  Sometimes when the bed is very soft, I catch my cats kneading the blankets.  If your cat prefers to sleep on your bed, you can take an old shirt or a soft fleece blanket and place it on your bed.  Cats will instinctively know that special area is his/her designated spot.

     If your cat enjoys sleeping on higher levels, you may want to buy a soft perch.  Perches are easy to install nowadays.  You can choose to install your perch using industrial strength velcro or using old fashion screws.  I recently installed an unheated perch that has orthopedic foam covered with a faux sherpa cover.  My older female cat loves sleeping there at night.  I think it helps her back!

My Cat Felix on his Window Perch

     Some cats prefer quiet areas.  I designated a spot in my armoire for my younger female Persian cat, Sarah.  She loves going into her favorite nook for a middday nap.  I removed my clothes from the first shelf area and replaced it with a soft fleece blanket and little leopard pet pillow.  I've seen Sarah in there more times than I can count.  She puts her head on the pillow just like a human and enjoys the quiet dark spot as a getaway from the noise and light of daily activity.  If you don't have a quiet area you can make into a cat bed, you can buy a cat cave bed and place it in a quiet area.  The cat cave bed provides a secret getaway for a cat craving alone time. 

Example of a Cat Cave Bed

     Each cat is very different so it's best to observe your cat's sleeping behavior before making a bed purchase.  Sometimes all that is needed is one of  your old sweaters placed in a quiet corner of your home.  To give your cat added security, don't wash your old sweater before making it into a bed.  Your cat will feel more secure when he/she can smell your own scent. 

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