It’s thermostatically controlled to maintain a steady 102 degrees, a cat’s normal body temperature. But tucked inside is a 4-watt warming pad that keeps your cat warm without overheating. The Spruce Pet's home tester found that her short-haired cat was more drawn to this bed than her long-haired cats, but all the cats used it at at some point.įrom a distance, this bed looks like a standard plush cat bed with raised sides. If that’s your kitty, then they might like the K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Bed. You’ll find them sleeping on the floor vent, behind the stove, or in front of the fireplace. Some cats can’t seem to get enough heat in the cooler months of the year. You’ll also want to consider what materials the bed is made from and whether you can pop it in the washing machine or must hand wash.īelow are the best cat bed's for your kitty's daily naps. Some more nervous cats may prefer the cover of an enclosed cave bed or cat condo. If they often choose a sunny spot, then a window bed may do the trick. If they lay next to (or on top of) the heating vents, then a heated bed or pad might be a fit. But your cat gives you hints and clues about what they might prefer. The cat bed aisle at the pet store might be so full that you have a difficult time choosing the right bed for your kitty. Since they spend so much of their lives in repose, it makes sense that pet parents would want them to be cozy and comfortable. Even though our pets no longer need to search for their dinner, our domesticated feline friends retain that need for deep, prolonged rest. Their wild ancestors evolved to sleep that much in order to conserve their energy to hunt for their next meal. It’s not just to spite us or because they’re lazy. On average, cats sleep 12 to 16 hours per day.

Raised cat bed