I purchased a polyester cat bed for my cat. It took me months for her to finally use it. I put cat nip in it now she sleeps in it every night.
Now I want to wash it, but I am wondering if I can wash it in the laundromat. Will she no longer use it because her scent is gone? Will the polyester shrink or get destroyed? It’s a round polyester cat bed and it’s very soft like a pillow.
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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January 23rd, 2012 - 8:07 pm
Don’t wash it quite yet.
Add a small piece of blanket to it, just enough to cover most of the interior. Let her sleep on that for a week or so.
The bring the cat bed to the laundromat and wash it on gently cycle using an unscented detergent. Only use about 1/3 the amount of detergent the package recommends too.
Dry it on low heat.
When it is dry put it back where it was with the blanket liner inside which will have her scent. You can remove the blanket after a few days.
Washing polyester doesn’t shrink it. It should be fine.
January 23rd, 2012 - 8:07 pm
Put it in the washer like you would clothes. And then see if she uses it. If she doesn’t then put the catnip back in
January 23rd, 2012 - 8:07 pm
There should be washing instructions, either with a tag on the bed, or instructions where you bought it. Usually, washing a normal cycle with detergent is all you need. Depending on the stuffing, it might take a long time to dry.
But why are you washing it? If it looks dirty, that is one thing. But if not, then wait until it does. You can take a rag and try and gather off the fur, and then put it back on the bed afterwards.
Generally, since a cat’s sense of smell is much better then ours, a usual wash does not remove all the scent that she recognizes.
Perhaps wiping it down with a damp cloth will be all that is needed to make it look like new again.
January 23rd, 2012 - 8:07 pm
i wash my cats bedding all the time and he gets right back on it as soon as its out of the dryer . you don’t have to worry about washing away the smell. they know ITS theirs . as far as shrinking something that’s polyester i wouldn’t worry about ruining it , that material is pretty durable and anything made specifically for cats can definitely go in the wash.