The Best Dog Beds & Cat Beds For Your Pets

Tips for finding and choosing the best pet bed for your dog or cat.

When trying to find the right dog bed for your beloved pup, or that perfect cat bed for your favorite feline, it can be a huge headache to narrow it down when there are so many amazing options out there.

That’s where we here at Estilo Living come in - we’ve decided to do the research for you, so you don’t have to. Read on to find out about the most popular types of pet beds available, and what each one can do for your dog or cat, so that you can be sure you are getting the right one for their individual needs.

Contents:

1. Dog Caves & Cat Caves
2. Cat Condos
3. Donut Dog Beds & Donut Cat Cave Beds
4. Orthopedic Dog Mattresses
5. Multi-Functional Pet Beds
6. Some Notable Mentions For Fun & Comfort

1) Dog Caves & Cat Caves

Pets are known for their love of safe, protected and closed-in spaces to rest, relax and hide away, ones which give them a sense of calm and control. With this very idea in mind, pet caves were created for both dogs and cats. Usually soft and plush for warmth and comfort, but also available in a more formed variety made from firm Felt material to hold its shape longer-term. 

The perfect place for your cat or dog to curl up in as they enjoy the cozy surrounding structured-design, which reduces noise from the world around them, promotes better sleep quality, and works to release daily stress and anxiety - in-turn improving their overall health and well-being. 

Recommended Pets: Can be used for both dogs and cats that are happy to curl up and nest, rather than those who prefer or need to lay out straight.

Our Selections:

i) Round Plush Calming Dog Cave Bed

ii) Cute Kitty Calming Cat Cave with Removable Cat Bed Cushion

iii) Luxe Felt Cat Cave Bed

 

2) Cat Condos

Much like the Cat Caves we’ve discussed above, Cat Condos have been designed to make your feline friend feel safe and protected inside their cozy “cave-like” design, except this time they’ve been made using stronger materials such as wood, plastic-weave, corrugated cardboard, or cotton foam and filling, to create a hard-formed structure that will hold its shape more like a house and less like a bed.

And the name “Condo”? Well, you’d be forgiven for getting the impression that your pet is coming home at the end of a long day to relax in their very own tiny condo!

Recommended Pets: Can be used for both dogs and cats that are happy to curl up and nest, rather than those who prefer or need to lay out straight.

Our Selection:

i) Cat Condo with Cat Tunnel & Corrugated Cat Scratcher

ii) Kitty Ears Woven Calming Cat Cave Cat Condo 

iii) Forest Friends Cozy Cat Caves with Removable Cushion

3) Donut Dog Beds & Donut Cat Beds

What would an article about dog and cat beds be without mentioning the classic Donut Dog Bed or Donut Cad bed. The simplest of designs on our list today, but a tried and tested option that is sure to be loved by any pet lucky enough to have one, and highly regarded as the ultimate bed for snoozing in style and cozy comfort. Plush and surrounded by a soft wall for your pet to curl up inside of, or alternatively rest their head on for support.

Recommended Pets: Can be used for both dogs and cats that are happy to curl up and nest, rather than those who prefer or need to lay out straight.

Our Selections:

i) Round Plush Calming Donut Dog Bed

ii) Round Rainbow Extra Plush Calming Donut Cat Bed

 Available for both cats and dogs. Click here to view Rainbow Donut Dog Beds

4) Cat Nests & Dog Nests

Similar to Donut Beds, Cat Nests and Dog Nest beds are enclosed with soft plush walls around them, giving the impression of a “nest” for your pet. These walls serve a variety of functions, including comfort as your cat or dog curls up inside them; protection to make them feel safe and secure, as well as a pillow of sorts for them to rest their heads on for support when snoozing. The main difference between pet nests and pet donut beds is that a nest is usually more formed into a definitive shape and style.

Recommended Pets: Can be used for both dogs and cats that are happy to curl up and nest, rather than those who prefer or need to lay out straight.

Our Selection:

i) The Darling Dog Sofa Bed & Plush Dog Nest

 

5) Orthopedic Dog Mattresses & Beds

Perfect for dogs and cats of all types and sizes, these pet mattresses are built a little differently to most regular pet beds. Designed with the same ergonomic thought process as a human orthopedic mattress that you might find on your own bed, these dog mattresses have been created with your dog’s overall health and well-being in mind.

The best options are made using high-quality Memory Foam, which is designed to adapt to your pet's body shape while they sleep, providing deep pressure relief for superior comfort and support, as well as better sleep quality, which will improve your pet's overall well-being in the long run. Better sleep means less daily stress and anxiety, and your pet will be so much healthier and happier for it.

Recommended Pets: Can be used for both dogs and cats, especially those with arthritis and joint problems, and aging pets.

Our Selection:

i) Plush Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Mattress

Made from Deluxe 3D Memory Foam, which will adapt to your pet's body shape, and finished with an ultra soft Plush Faux Fur cover, this orthopedic dog mattress has been designed for cozy comfort.

6) Multi-Functional Pet Beds

Available for cats and dogs alike, this amazing pet bed can be transformed within seconds from a cozy cat bed nest or dog bed nest for curling up in, to a pet sofa with headrest, and finally to a large plush mattress to stretch out on when it's time to let go and relax after a long day of play.

Incredibly versatile, each bed has several small metal clip buttons to hold the cat nest or dog nest structure in place, before simply releasing at a moment's notice to let the bed fold down into a full-size dog mattress.

Recommended Pets: Available for both cats and dogs, especially those that like to change the way they sleep from time to time.

Our Selections:

i) Cute Bow Multifunctional Plush Dog Bed Mattress & Dog Bed Nest (for Dogs)

ii) Cute Bow Multifunctional Plush Cat Mattress & Cat Bed (for Cats)

iii) 3-in-1 Cozy Boho Cushion Dog Mattress Bed (for Dogs and Cats)

 

7) Some Notable Mentions For Fun & Comfort

Though not quite dog beds or cat beds in the classical sense, we thought that the below pet accessories were worth a mention, as each type of item has been created with pets' comfort in mind. Whether its a pet teepee or pet tent that your furry friends can hide away and play in, or a dog cooling mat that is perfect for keeping your pup cool in those hot Summer months, these ideas are some of our favorites for pet care and comfort.

i) Dog Teepees & Dog Tents
ii) Cat Teepees
iii) Pet Cooling Mats & Beds (for cats and dogs)
iv) Cat Tunnels