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Cats tend to sleep throughout the day. You might want to purchase
a cat bed for your cat, instead of having it sleep on your
bed/couch/furniture. Cats shed fur, might get ticks and fleas, or
urinate/defecate if young in age. You don’t want your cat to
infect your bed with ticks. So, why not get them a bed of their
own? Here are some qualities to look for, when purchasing a bed
for your cat –
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Buy a bed made of wool/cotton or other such natural
fabrics – These are comfortable and less likely to
give your cat an allergic reaction.
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Make sure it is washable – At the least, your
cat bed should have a washable cover. You will need to wash
this cover off all the accumulated germs and bacteria
periodically. The best bed for a cat is an entirely washable
one.
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Measure your cat before buying its bed – Your
cat's bed needs to be a couple of inches more than the total
size of your cat. That way, your cat will have enough space to
stretch out, without feeling cramped in its own bed.
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Choose the shape of the bed – A cup-style bed
with softly rounded walls make your cat feel safe and secure.
They also make for great beds for your feline companion, if
they prefer sleeping curled up into a ball. You could also pick
a cave-style bed if your cat likes enclosures and keeping
itself hidden.
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Decide on the bed’s size – While cats have
enough mobility to jump into beds with high walls, kittens and
old cats don’t. So, even if your kitten could use a bed with
high walls in the future, don’t buy it such a bed at this time
in its life.
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Consider getting a heated bed – Often, you
will come across electrically/naturally heated cat beds. Cats
love warmth; it's no secret. So, maybe buy your cat a warm bed
to snuggle up in.
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Agree on a price – Yes, your cat deserves all
the comfort in the world. However, your cat won’t be able to
tell an expensive bed from one more reasonably priced. Stick to
a budget when shopping for your cat’s bed.
Wool Cave Beds for Your Cat
You love to pamper your cat, and it is the nature of felines to
cuddle inside warm, soft, and dark spaces. This is why your cat
will love wool cave beds. It is the best cat furniture ever
invented. Wool caves are more than a comfortable place for your
kitty to make themselves comfortable. There are many proven
scientific benefits as to why buying these makes sense. Cats love
a woolen cave bed compared to any other variety of beds.
Cats love enclosed
spaces
Kitties love enclosed areas. Cat owners know this. Many a time
they have laid out a comfortable soft bed for the cat only to
find the animal snoozing inside a hard wooden box found at the
far corner of the room. Felines love to climb and explore.
Nothing misses their attention, be it a box or a blanket, or a
basket. Cats love boxes so much that animal behaviorists have
written many research papers on them. Cats are found to sit
inside square-designed floors. It is believed that cats love
above all a secure space. Your kitty will feel much safer if it
can get inside an enclosed space like a box or a specially built
cat cave. It is a fact that sitting in a box reduced a cat's
stress levels. A cat cave is a much better alternative than a
plain cardboard packing box.
Benefits of wool
The cat cave bed is made of wool. The wool fibers are absorbent
and cat owners should have no fear of their kitty sleeping in a
soggy mess. This is as the wool fiber has microscopic cuticle
cells which are extremely absorbent. It takes moisture from the
surface. Even though the wool is wet, it will appear dry to your
kitty. Your task is to clean the cave simply. It also helps that
the wool functions like a thermostat. The fiber cuticles keep the
woolen materials warm during the time the outside temperature
goes down. As moisture gets trapped by the wool, the cat cave
makes an ideal bed for the animal. It keeps the cat warm and
comfortable.
Conversely, when the temperature goes up, the wool cuticles
expand, thus releasing moisture. Cool air flows through fiber. It
means the wool cat cave keeps your cat cozy whatever the outside
temperature. There is another undeniable benefit to getting a cat
wool cave. This cave will stop your kitty from sleeping
elsewhere. It means no more fur on your pillow or sleeping on
your laptop keyboard. Your kitchen counters will be spared from
the cat. Since you now offer your kitty the best sleeping
location it can think of; the animal is less likely to sleep
elsewhere.
Post-purchase
Your cat will still want to sleep with you on your bed or other
furniture, even after you've gotten its very own bed. You have to
wean your cat off this habit. Place your cat's bed in an area
that it frequents. Also, ensure this area gets some sun. Placing
your cat's bed on the floor is a better idea than fixing it on a
perch. A high perched bed could lead to accidents if not fixed
well. Let your cat get used to its bed, and soon you will find it
showering its love and gratitude on you for your thoughtful act.
