Should You Buy A Bed
For Your Cat?

By Teri Champigny

If you own a dog then one of the first things you probably purchased at the pet store was a nice cozy warm dog bed for him to sleep in at night. And nine times out of ten, a dog will make that his permit sleeping spot. Cats on the other hand are not a sentimental about having a certain place to sleep as his designated rest area.  He will pretty much sleep where he wishes.

No matter how hard you try to get them to sleep in one spot, cats will choose to sleep in a variety of areas in your home.  This may be your couch, chairs, different spots on the floor, or any other place where your cat can get into and nestle up.

Just because cats are very independent and do not have preferences of places to take naps, this doesn't mean that you cannot enjoy purchasing your beloved feline friend a warm bed.  You never know, he may just take a liking to it and start sleeping there.  Even if he does not sleep there are regular basis, the cat bed will become part of his territory and every cat enjoys having ownership of certain things.

If you are determined to invest into a bed for your cat then your best bet is to get a cat tree.  A cat tree is a place that stands tall and is built with a perch on top.  This area gives cats a very comfortable place to sleep while hovering above everyone else below, including those pesky dogs that cats are always on the lookout for.  You can also purchase a cat perch that connects to your window sill.  This gives your pet a chance to take a snooze while occasionally looking out the window and watching life go by.

Cats spend almost two thirds of their life sleeping and for this reason alone, it should make you happy to ensure that you can provide as many comfortable sleeping spots for your cat as you possibly can.  Some very comfortable choices are those round and furry cuddle-type beds that can be found in most pet stores.  They have cushions that are very bouncy which round up to the sides of the bed, creating a circle of comfort that your cat can snooze away with.

Regardless of what type of bed that you get for your cat, you'll want to make sure that it is made with a removable cover so that you can wash the bed frequently.  Cats attracts fleas and fleas can make a safe haven in any type of fabric, especially if the cat is laying there often.  By being able to remove the cover and wash the bed on a regular basis, you can ensure that you're doing your best to keep your house and your cat free from fleas – while creating a cozy environment that your little pet will enjoy for his lifetime.