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Pet Product Review: Dog Gone Smart Bed (It's Smart for Cats Too!)

by Monica Monzingo (Subscribe to Monica Monzingo's posts): Nov 11th 2009 1:00PM Filed Under: Pet Product Reviews

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My cats love a good place to curl up and nap (the more expensive or delicate the surface, the better), but there is a continuous battle between me -- the neat-freak owner -- and the hair that inevitably builds up on their favorite perches. I've had to retire many a standard cat bed after hair became too thickly mashed and entwined in the bed's fibers, despite my brushing and rubbing with sticky wipes.

Enter the Dog Gone Smart Bed, which, while technically was designed for dogs, is a great option for fur-fighting cat owners too. The patented NanoSphere material boasts anti-odor and anti-stain properties (great for dog owners), but the real innovation is how easy it is to remove hair from it. A month's worth of my two cats' hair was easily removed with a few swipes of damp paper towel, which makes me wish everything in my apartment (and my closet!) was upholstered in the fabric.

As advertised on the company's Web site, both ketchup and honey easily slid off with a quick run under the faucet, and of course, water beads right off without absorbing into the fabric. They company also claims it's easy to cancel out smells and stains from bed-wetting, but I thankfully haven't needed to test the veracity of that claim.

Moderncat's Modern Finds: Cat Beds

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Aug 6th 2009 5:00PM Filed Under: Cats, Pet Product Reviews, Photo Galleries

And this bed was just right. Photos: Pod Bed by Hepper Home, Bambu Lounger from Pet Lounge Studios, Fatboy Catbag, Scan Bed from Pet Revolution.

With so many cat products hitting shelves every week, we asked our favorite kitty-centric blog, Moderncat, to roundup their faves in a bi-monthly column we're calling Moderncat's Modern Finds.

Every spoiled feline needs a special place to sit that's designed with their needs in mind. When shopping for the purrfect cat bed for your kitty, look for one with a removable pad/cover or find one that is made from easy to clean materials. For those of you who want to indulge your cat but your decorating style is more upscale than "crazy cat lady," we've rounded-up ten of the most stylish modern cat beds available. Some of them are a little pricey, but hey -- isn't your kitty worth it?

Cat Beds

Pod Bed by Hepper Home, $155
Made of soft molded foam, the Hepper Pod bed provides your cat with a cozy hiding space on a raised base. The interior pad made of Sherpa fleece and microfiber is reversible and washable.

Hepper Home

Banana Leaf Cat Cave, $85
This cozy cave is made from eco-friendly banana leaf, a texture that cats love. You can position the sphere on the base in any configuration, plus it comes with a washable cushion.

Meijer

HARRY Felt Day Bed from Pet-Interiors, $302
This beautiful bed, from German company Pet-Interiors, is made of thick, durable felt and features a luxurious inner cushion with a custom filling developed especially for cats. The cushion cover is removable and washable.

Pet-Interiors

Bambu Lounger from Pet Lounge Studios, $249
The frame of this bed is made of solid bamboo, making it extremely sturdy but also lightweight. The cushion, made from the highest quality memory foam, helps to relieve pressure points, which can be a huge benefit for older or arthritic cats.

Pet Lounge Studios

Fatboy Catbag, $99
Perfect for an afternoon nap, the Fatboy Catbag is kitty's very own beanbag. It even has a removable outer bag to make cleaning easy. Comes in a variety of hip colors complete with a fish bone graphic.

Fat Boy

Retro Modern Cat Bed from Like Kittysville, $82
These hip kitty beds are each handmade using vintage fabrics, so no two are the same. The sleek boomerang shape floats on top of an acrylic base, for a cool retro look.

Like Kittysville

Scan Bed from Pet Revolution, $529
The glistening acrylic base of the ultra-modern Scan bed will have kitty sitting in style. The bed features a reversible micro-suede cover that is easy to put on and remove and is also machine washable.

Pet Revolution

Bent Bed from Pre Fab Pets, $349
Your modern cat will love this sleek platform bed made from molded plywood with walnut veneer. The cushion is covered in ultra suede, creating a perfect lounge spot for any stylish feline.

Pre Fab Pets

Bubble Bed from b.pet, $424
If you're looking for a little Italian design for your cat, then the Bubble bed from b.pet is for you. Available in a wide range of designer colors, the acrylic half sphere rests on a shiny chrome base and comes with a large comfy cushion.

b.pet

Operetta Pet Lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue, $TK
This architectural looking structure is the Operetta pet lounge designed by Kenneth Cobonpue. Made of polyethylene, nylon and steel with a leatherette pad, the Operetta is sized perfectly for a cat.