Beds & Comfort
A good bed is mostly the right shape in the right spot. How to choose a cat bed matches caves, cuddlers and flat mats to the way your cat already sleeps.
When the nights turn cold, how to keep a dog warm at night deals with drafts, cold floors and blankets, and there is a matching guide on keeping an indoor cat warm in winter. Washing beds, including ones that don't unzip, is covered here too. Beds for cats and small dogs and a cooling gel mat are in beds and comfort.
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Comparison
Bolster vs Flat Dog Bed: What Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Tells You
The shape of a bed matters more than the price, and the way your dog already sleeps tells you which shape to buy. This compares bolstered and flat beds for curlers, sprawlers and leaners, covers the overhang problem on big dogs, and what changes as a dog gets older.
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Comparison
Crate Mat vs Dog Bed: When a Flat Pad Is the Better Buy
Thin washable pad or proper bed? The answer changes by location. This compares the two for crates, cars and second sleeping spots, including cost per wash, what happens with a dog who digs and shreds, and why hot sleepers often prefer the thinner option.
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Comparison
Self-Warming vs Heated Pet Beds: Which Is Safer, Which Is Warmer
Both promise a warm pet and work in completely different ways. This compares how warm each one actually gets, the cord and burn questions that apply to powered beds, the pets who should never use one, and why placement decides whether a passive pad works at all.
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Comparison
Should Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed? Pros, Cons and Alternatives
Sharing a bed is fine for many healthy dogs and people, but not for everyone. Weigh the pros and cons, see which people and dogs should sleep apart, and compare your bed, its foot, a bed beside yours, a crate and another room, plus house rules for sharing.
