Heated Cat Bed
Choosing A Cat Bed
You have a bed of your own, so why shouldn't your cat? It's true to say that if you buy a bed or even several beds for your cat, he will probably still use your three piece suite, your own bed or indeed anywhere he wants, but you'll feel better able to move him on if he has his own special place to sleep.
There are all sorts of cat beds, ranging from the very basic to the positively opulent. You can try to fit one in with your décor but frankly, unless your wallpaper has colourful mice or paw prints all over it, you are probably on a loser there! The best you can hope for really is a colour that doesn't actually clash with that of the room that the bed will be kept in. However, you should really be more concerned about how the bed will be for your cat.
Some of these cat beds are similar to dog beds but smaller, i.e. an oval foam filled cotton cover with a fairly rigid base and sides with a lowered part of the side for the cat to walk in (as if they couldn't jump over the sides anyway). These can be good as there is usually room for a bit of fleece or blanket inside, which is not only cozy for the cat, but keeps the cover of the bed a bit cleaner that it might otherwise be.
Another foam filled type of cat bed is similar to that described above but a little more like a traditional dog kennel in shape being completely covered over with a door shape for entry. Cats have a nesting instinct so some like this arrangement. Equally, if there are other animals or small children in the house, your cat may feel more secure with his own little "house" to retire to for peace and quiet. These beds can actually be heated but unless your cat is very old, this really shouldn't be necessary.
Most cats moult on and off throughout the year, so some sort of mat or blanket to put on their favourite chair can be useful. You can whip it off and hide it if visitors come and the furniture shouldn't be too hairy.
If your cat is a real heat junky, you can buy a sheepskin hammock type arrangement, which you can hang on a radiator. However, this won't be suitable for an old cat as agility is the key when getting in and out of these things.
Cats often like bean bags. This are an inner lining filled with small polystyrene balls with an outer cover that can be removed for washing. Placed in a corner or other warm spot, your cat will soon get to like this arrangement.
Unless you introduce your chosen cat bed into the house when your cat is very small, your cat will probably pay it no attention at all for some time. If he ignores it completely, try picking him up and putting him on the bed while you stroke him for a while. If this approach fails, try inducing him with catnip toys or treats. Make sure that the bed isn't in a thoroughfare and is somewhere away from draughts, maybe raised a short way off the floor.
If you have more than one cat, make sure that each one has its own bed. If they choose to swap around between themselves, then that's their business, but never expect them to share a bed, although they may want to, particularly sibling kittens.
If you want to make the cat bed multi-functional, buy one of those beds cum activity centres with a scratching post but be sure that you have plenty of room for it!
About the Author
Liz Canham is the proud owner (or maybe servant) of three cats and is webmistress of
The Cat Lover Blog
.
Cat grooming bed
 |
 Heated Cat Bed Mocha Brown Color Semi Enclosed Design Machine Washable $17.95 Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
 K H THERMO KITTY BED DELUXE HOODED HEATED CAT BED 16 $39.88 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 13m Buy It Now for only: $39.88 Buy It Now |
 Heated Cat Bed Mocha Semi Enclosed w Dual Thermostats Plush Fleece Covered $17.95 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 20m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 Buy It Now |
 KH THERMO CRINKLE SACK HEATED CAT BED SAGE $46.88 Time Remaining: 11d 15h 24m Buy It Now for only: $46.88 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY CUDDLE UP HEATED CAT BED 3701 MOCHA $34.88 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 24m Buy It Now for only: $34.88 Buy It Now |
 KH Heated Thermo Kitty Fashion Splash Cat Dog Bed Blue $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 10m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now |
 Waterproof Heated Outdoor Cat House w Soft Foam Floor Vinyl Roof $44.95 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 15m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY BED DELUXE HOODED HEATED CAT BED 16 $39.88 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 4m Buy It Now for only: $39.88 Buy It Now |
 New heatwarm Indoor Pet Puppy Dog bed Cat Bed House soft Warm pet house $14.69 Time Remaining: 26d 12h 55m Buy It Now for only: $14.69 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY HUT HEATED CAT BED IN SAGE 3083 $41.37 Time Remaining: 7d 16h 50m Buy It Now for only: $41.37 Buy It Now |
 Heated Cat Bed Mocha Semi Enclosed w Dual Thermostats Plush Fleece $17.95 Time Remaining: 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Bid now |
 KH THERMO KITTY MAT 125 X 25 MOCHA HEATED CAT MAT $31.88 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 55m Buy It Now for only: $31.88 Buy It Now |
 Thermo Kitty Bed Mocha Color Heated Cat Bed Free Shipping $63.99 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 42m Buy It Now for only: $63.99 Buy It Now |
 Heated Cat Bed Purrfect Perch Free Shipping $78.99 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 52m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 Buy It Now |
 Thermo Kitty Throw Heated Cat Bed w Car Adaptor Free Shipping $74.99 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 53m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY BED DELUXE HOODED HEATED CAT BED 20 $47.88 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 8m Buy It Now for only: $47.88 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY CUDDLE UP HEATED CAT BED 3703 SAGE $34.88 Time Remaining: 7d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $34.88 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY BED DELUXE HOODED HEATED CAT BED 20 IN MOCHA KH 3198 $47.88 Time Remaining: 10d 19h 40m Buy It Now for only: $47.88 Buy It Now |
 Cat or Dog bed self heating $20.00 Time Remaining: 13d 21h 11m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Buy It Now |
 Waterproof Heated Outdoor Cat House w Soft Foam Floor Vinyl Roof $44.95 Time Remaining: 3h 25m |
 KH Thermo Kitty Fashion Splash Heated Cat Mat Mocha $34.86 Time Remaining: 14h 38m Buy It Now for only: $34.86 Buy It Now |
 Thermo Kitty Cabin Heated Cat Bed Mocha 16 x 16 x 13 $66.99 Time Remaining: 24d 20h 22m Buy It Now for only: $66.99 Buy It Now |
 KH Thermo Heated Kitty Crinkle Sack Bag Cat Bed Sage $35.00 Time Remaining: 12d 47m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now |
 Pet dogs cats electric heat pad bed heater mat waterproof 45cm x 45cm FREE PP $26.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 Buy It Now |
 K H USED CAT CRINKLE SACK CAT DOG BED heated thermal electric $22.00 Time Remaining: 19d 6h 32m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 Buy It Now |
 Heated Cat and Puppy Bed Maintains a constant 804 degrees NEW $19.95 Time Remaining: 17d 20h 27m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now |
 Pet Electric Heat Blanket Dog Cat Heating Pad Thermostat Bed Mat $17.45 Time Remaining: 20d 9h 53m Buy It Now for only: $17.45 Buy It Now |
 NEW Heated Window Perch Cat Bed Electric Foam Cushion with Mounting Hardware $37.97 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 23m Buy It Now for only: $37.97 Buy It Now |
 Heated Cat Bed Mocha Semi Enclosed w Dual Thermostats Plush Fleece $19.95 Time Remaining: 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Bid now |
 KH THERMO HEATED KITTY CRINKLE SACK BAG CAT BED MOCHA $46.88 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $46.88 Buy It Now |
 K+H Thermo Kitty Cuddle Up Round Heated Cat Bed Mocha $34.99 Time Remaining: 16d 19h 57m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now |
 K H THERMO KITTY THROW HEATED CAT BED RUST CREAM $51.88 Time Remaining: 7d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $51.88 Buy It Now |
 Outdoor Heated Kitty Pad Cover for Cats 125 x 18 $13.99 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 30m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 KH Thermo HEATED Kitty MAT Cat Dog Bed MOCHA New $30.99 Time Remaining: 25d 20h 16m Buy It Now for only: $30.99 Buy It Now |
 KH Thermo HEATED Kitty MAT Cat Dog Bed SAGE New $30.99 Time Remaining: 25d 20h 16m Buy It Now for only: $30.99 Buy It Now |
 Cat or Dog bed self heating $20.00 Time Remaining: 21d 17m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 Buy It Now |
 K+H Heated Cat THERMO KITTY CRINKLE TUNNEL Toy SAGE $36.43 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 16m Buy It Now for only: $36.43 Buy It Now |
 KH Outdoor Cat House Waterproof Vinyl w Pitched Roof No Heated Pad $23.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 4m |
 K H THERMO KITTY CABIN 3 Heated Cat Beds IN 1 3071 $45.88 Time Remaining: 7d 16h 10m Buy It Now for only: $45.88 Buy It Now |
 KH Mfg INDOOR Heated Thermo Kitty Sleephouse Cat Pet Bed Tan Leopard KH3891 $79.99 Time Remaining: 25d 27m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now |
