Cat beds are not only nice to sleep in, but they can become necessary to your cat's health. If you have a lightweight cat that has trouble with their weight, a heated cat bed can stave off potential colds. Heated cat beds are also great for older cats and pets with arthritic and joint ailments.

Cat beds are just the ticket for giving your cat its own space and what's great about them is that there are a ton of fantastic options perfect for any sized feline. Cat beds come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and materials. For example, you can get just plain and flat or a fluffy bed that is just a layer of foam covered in fabric. Cat beds are easy to find, are usually fairly affordable, and give your cat a comfortable space of his own.

There are different types of cat beds but the one thing they must do is be softer than the floor. Cat beds differ from human beds in that they rest on the ground without a frame. Usually, cat beds have a thick cushion on the bottom to keep the pets warm and soft to the cat. Having a cat bed can indeed be beneficial because cats do take pleasure in sleeping.

Most cat beds lack sheets or blankets, but many have a coverlet, I have even seen cat beds with of all things a canopy, that can be removed and laundered.

Cat beds are nice, but there are vary few cats that restrict themselves to one sleeping place. You may find them on your bed, the back of the couch or your favorite chair cat also love sleeping in the window. You can also have heated throws that go overy our furniture and still keep the cat vary warm.

Heated cat beds are safe and provide your cat with a bit of comfort for his naps. Or,maybe something you may consider is a cat igloo type beds which provide the cat with a bit more privacy. That is something that most cats crave when they are sleeping. Heated cat beds are very useful when the weather is cold outside. Also if your cat in having a problem with joints or just getting a little older.

Cat beds are ideal for those pet owners who have allergies to pet furs. It will be very important that your cat has its own bed to sleep on, and not on your own bed. Cat beds are a fun accessory for a home and for a cat.

NOTE: This article is for information only. See your veterinarian for medical advice.

How to Make a Cat Bed from an Old Sweater

In 30 minutes and for less than $5, an old wool sweater from the thrift store or the back of your closet can become a cozy cat bed (or dog bed, if the dog is small enough or the sweater's especially big). Here's how.

Steps

Knit from armpit to sleeve halfway down botton sleeve edge

Lay the sweater out flat. If it's a wool sweater, it should be felted first (see Tips). With yarn and a tapestry needle, stitch the seamed edge of the sleeve to the side of the sweater, about half way down the sleeve from where the armpit meets the side seam (shown in contrasting yarn to make the stitches more visible).

Fold the bottom edge of the sweater up and place the sleeve in front of it. You want to roll (or fold) the bottom up far enough that both sleeve cuff edges will be able to overlap slightly when placed in front of it.

Secure the sleeve to the top of the rolled up sweater edge with a whip stitch or a blanket stitch. Remember that you’re going to stuff the sleeves, so be sure to stitch only through the top layer of the sleeve.

Repeat with the other sleeve. As the cuffs overlap slightly in front, put one cuff just inside of the other and stitch down the outside cuff edge along the top layer, just enough that you’ll be able to keep the stuffing inside the tube you’ve just created with the sleeves.

Make a running stitch from one “armpit” to the other. Create an arched shape to make a rounder bed. Be sure to go through both layers of sweater fabric. You should now have a “channel” that can be stuffed with batting or old rags (or strips of old sweaters). Stuff until you get a sausage-like ring. If you want to pad the bottom, now is the time to do that as well.

Finished Bed

Stitch the neck opening closed. Give it to your favorite kitty/puppy and consider making another to donate to your local pet shelter. It took more time to post this than to make the bed, if that tells you how quick and easy this project is!

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