Cats love to have soft and cozy places to sleep and rest. This is why a cat basket is such a great item to purchase for a cat. After all, if your cat is sleeping in his or her own cat basket, you will not have to worry as much about your cat sleeping in other places. When shopping for a cat basket, perhaps as part of a cat gift basket for your favorite cat, you will want to take your cat’s preferences into consideration, along with your own decorating style. Of course, your cat will not care if the cat bed matches the rest of your furniture, but you might prefer it.

When selecting a cat basket, you will want to take a few key features into consideration. First, whatever type of basket or bed you choose should be easy to care for, and have washable and dryable covers on any cushions. It should also be durable, so that it can withstand any scratching that your cat might be inclined to indulge in. A classic wicker cat basket is often a good choice, due to the fact that they are durable, and it is easy to place a new cushion or blanket inside of them whenever you need to. Luxury cat beds made from soft fabrics such as fleece are also good choices.

Your cat is definitely going to be most impressed by the “cozy factor” of the bed or basket you select, and the size of the basket should be a good fit for a curled up cat. If the basket is too cramped, it will not be appealing, and if it is too large, it will not hold in the cat’s body heat as it should, making it much less desirable to your cat.Baskets and beds that are rounded and shaped like a cup or basket can be the perfect shape to help a cat retain body heat in the bed. However, if you keep your keep your home thermostat low during the cold winter months to save on heating bills, you might want to consider a heated cat bed, since these can definitely be cozy for a cat when the room temperatures are lower than normal.

You also might want to consider purchasing more than one cat basket, and place them in various locations around the house. This can be a good idea so that your cat always has a quiet place to go, even if other things are going on in the home that could disturb his or her catnap. You could of course just move the cat basket to a different location as needed, but cats are often not fond of that kind of change. You might also consider two different styles of baskets, perhaps a wicker cat basket that will be cooler in the summer, and a fleece or heated cat bed for the winter.

Once you select a cat basket, you will want to find a good location in your home. The best place is often a secluded spot, which is great for peaceful naps. If your cat has a favorite spot on the furniture, you could even place the cat basket on one corner, to help encourage your cat to use the basket instead of sitting on the furniture.