If your cat is the type that likes to sleep in isolated places or you find it trying to crawl under the covers of your bed, you might want to consider getting a covered cat bed in which it can sleep. This can provide the cat with the hidden feeling it may be seeking as well as the comfort to keep it contented.

You can find a covered cat bed in many colors and designs and while choosing one to match the décor of the house or the room in which it will be, the inside should be chosen with the cat’s comfort in mind.

It should be of the material the cat finds comfortable such as lambs wool, cotton or many other materials, and if the material is not washable, it should have a removable lining that can go into the washing machine.

Keeping the covered cat bed clean not only keeps the odor down, it will also prevent the buildup of pests such as fleas, dust mites or other allergens that may cause the cat to become ill.

Placement of the covered cat bed should also be considered as while it may enjoy lying in the bed, if it is in a place it is not accustomed to sleeping, it probably will not use it. Place it where the cat normally sleeps until it gets to using it, then it can be moved to another place.

What To Look For In Choosing Covered Cat Bed

In addition to being able to wash the covered cat bed or its liner, you should also be able to dry it thoroughly. Leaving it damp may make it unappealing to the cat, but more appealing to mold and dust, which can make it a health hazard for the animal.

The lining should also provide sufficient comfort and while cedar chips are thought to keep fleas at bay, they can be difficult to wash and dry and may not provide the comfort the cat is looking for in its sleeping quarters.

The covered cat bed should be large enough for the cat to be able to turn around in, but not so large that it loses its protective feeling. Consider your cat’s preferred sleeping place and look for a covered cat bed that simulates the surroundings.

If the cat does not feel secure and comfortable, it will be reluctant to use the bed. Additionally, think about your cat’s unique personality and find a bed that is better suited to its quirks. If the cat does not like the bed, it will not sleep in it.

This video isn’t about cat beds, but it is funny so I included it here.

When a kitten is born, it is hard to believe that one of these helpless little pink things will become a graceful and powerful hunter. However, within a year, that tiny kitten will be a mature cat.

Since kittens are born blind and are completely dependent on their mothers, it is no surprise that their first stage involves little more than eating and growing. However, once your kitten’s eyes open, he will begin to explore the world around him.

Four Weeks Old

By the time he is four weeks old, he will be romping shakily about with his siblings. He can begin to learn to use the litter box and should start to become socialized. In the wild, a kitten’s mother will start to supplement his diet with dead mice or other small prey. You may prefer to give him some soft kitten food or some dry food softened in water.

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There is nothing like the sight of a happy, contented feline sleeping in its own cat bed, especially if it gives the cat’s owner more room in their bed. While many cats will not be overly particular of what their cat bed is made, they do want it to be a comfortable where they can crawl into and sleep undisturbed. Rather like the way the human inhabitant of the house feels about his or her own bed.

A few things should be looked at when purchasing, or making a cat bed that will insure a happier sleep time for the cat and its owner. The bed or its mattress needs to be washable to reduce the possibility of housing fleas or other bugs and to help reduce the odor factor. While cats are excessively clean animals, if the cat bed cannot be washed on a regular basis it will develop an odor that will permeate through the house.

Many believe that cedar chips will keep the flea count down, but not every cat bed filled with cedar chips is going to be comfortable for the animal, nor will it be washable. Spraying the bed with deodorizer may help reduce the cat odor, but it may also make the cat return to the human’s bed.

With Cats, Bed Size May Not Matter

When searching for a cat bed, consider the size of the cat and not the size of the bed. While cats tend to stretch often, they will seldom do so in their bed.

Some of the most comfortable-looking cats in a bed are curled up against the sides, sometimes looking as though they had help begin stuffed into an undersized cat bed. Of course, if the cat is larger, making sure it has enough room to get and out of the bed will make it more comfortable at bedtime.

Houses with two or more cats may want to spring for a cat bed for each animal. That is not to say they will not try to crowd into the same one, but just knowing they have a place they can call their own, seems to make the cats happier.

It should also be soft enough to provide comfort but firm enough, especially for older cats, to provide support if the feline develops arthritis or other feline related ailments.

Having the cat take naps in other areas of the home does not mean they do not appreciate the cat bed, rather they may have become tired and simply laid down for the nap where they were. If they sleep in the cat bed several nights during the week, they are happy with the choice.

Here is a video that talks about how to choose a cat bed for your pet.