Cat Naps

Cat Naps

Giving your cat their own snoozing area gives you the ability to take back all of the space in your house that they have taken over.  You may even want to give them several places to call their own to keep them happy!

You are sure to find a cat bed that fits your tastes, and your pets, because there are so many out there to choose from.  You can find colorful cat beds in fun pet prints that will add a touch of whimsy to the room you put it in.  You will also find designer brands to choose from as well.  You can also choose how the bed feels too. Is it soft, squishy, comfortable and warm?

Many cat beds have pillows made of fleece to keep them warm.  They are typically oval shaped and have high sides or they may be completely enclosed.  Cats like to find a secure, warm spot to rest.  For many, getting into the tight warm couch cushion seems like the ideal place. 

You will find that some beds you can choose from are heated as well.  If the cat spends time on the porch or in other chilly areas, you may want to give them one of these heated beds to warm up with.

Have you purchased a great bed for your cat but they are ignoring it?  Don’t be surprised at this.  If they just doesn’t seem interested, add a catnip toy to the bed to attract them to it.  Make sure that you place it in a cat friendly location too which will help to make it appealing to them.  Cats don’t want to nap in low places so you may want to put the bed on an end table or platform that is just a bit off the ground.  You’ll need to keep it from being in the midst of heavy people traffic as well.  Your cat wants to be able to relax and sleep there or they won’t want to be there.

Does your cat shed?  Place the nap mat where your cat normally sleeps and then store it elsewhere when you have guests.  The cushions that are under the mat will then be hair free.

Some pets enjoy a perch.  These are padded shelves that have become very popular.  You can attach the cat perch to your windowsill so that the cat can look out the window at the birds or just bathe in the sun.

More than one cat can means that you may have to get more than one bed as cats are territorial and don't like sharing their beds.  You may be able to look for a kitty version of a play gym or a cat condo.  These allow several cats to nap in elevated spots.  And, the cat condo has areas where they can climb and sharpen claws. 

If your cat likes to nap on your couch cushions, giving them a bed is the ideal way to make them comfortable and provide them with a place other than your furniture to nap on!