A proper bed sized and padded for actual sleeping, not a blanket balled up in the corner.
A pet bed suits a pet who sleeps a lot and does not have a proper place of their own. Choose by the way they sleep: a basket or igloo with sides for a pet who curls up, and a flat mat for one who sprawls. Then check the size against the pet.
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A pet bed suits a pet who sleeps a lot and has not got a proper place of their own. It is a good gift for a new puppy or kitten, a pet whose bed has worn flat, or an owner who is tired of a dog on the sofa. It fits Christmas, a birthday or a first week in a new home.
Most of the beds here are dog beds, from baskets and mats to a futon style, and a few are cat igloos and a cat hammock. A bed works when it is the shape the pet already likes to sleep in.
What to look for in a pet bed
Size. Measure the pet stretched out, then choose the next size up. Listings give the dimensions.
Sleeping style. A pet who curls up likes a basket or igloo with sides. A pet who sprawls likes a flat mat.
Calming beds. Some beds are shaped and padded to make a nervous pet feel held. Read the listing for what the bed does.
Cooling beds. For a pet who runs hot, look for beds described as cooling. It is a useful feature in an Australian summer.
Cleaning. A cover that comes off and washes saves a lot of effort.
When a pet bed is the wrong gift
A pet may refuse a new bed and keep the old one, so ask the owner what they like. A bed is a poor gift for a pet who chews bedding, unless it is made for chewers. And for an older dog with stiff joints, an orthopedic bed is the better choice.
Frequently asked questions
What size pet bed should I buy?
Measure the pet stretched out from nose to tail, and choose the next size up. Each listing gives its dimensions. A bed that is too small gets ignored, and a bed that is too big can feel less safe.
What is a calming pet bed?
It is a bed shaped and padded to make an anxious pet feel held, often with raised sides or a plush finish. It suits a nervous pet, though no bed fixes anxiety on its own. Read the listing for what the bed does.
Is a cooling pet bed worth it in an Australian summer?
It can be, for a dog or cat that runs hot. A cooling bed is made to feel less warm to lie on. It will not replace shade and fresh water, so treat it as an extra.
