Cat Beds in Summer: Comfort and Cooling for Your Cat 🐱☀️

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the sun, but for our pets the heat can sometimes be a bit less pleasant. Cats in particular like to look for a cool, comfortable place to relax in the summer. A good cat basket is indispensable! In this blog we will tell you everything about cat baskets in the summer , what to look for and we give you tips to keep your cat cool and happy.

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Why is a summer cat bed important?

Cats are true sun worshippers, but they can also quickly suffer from overheating. Especially indoors, where it heats up quickly, it is important that your cat has a cool, comfortable place to rest. A summer cat basket offers exactly that:

✅ Airy materials that dissipate heat
✅ Cooling mats or cooling fabric incorporated into the basket
✅ Light colours that absorb less heat
✅ Comfortable and inviting for cats who love to nap

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What should you pay attention to when choosing a cat basket for the summer?

Not every cat basket is suitable for hot days. Below you can read the most important points:

1. Choice of material

Choose breathable, natural materials such as cotton, linen or bamboo. Avoid thick fleece or plush fabrics, which are especially nice in winter.

2. Light colors

Dark fabrics absorb more heat. A cat basket in light colours ensures that it heats up less quickly.

3. Ventilation

Some cat baskets have an open woven structure or ventilation holes, which is ideal for the summer.

4. Cooling Additives

There are special baskets with integrated cooling mats or space to place a separate cooling mat. Perfect for really hot days!

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Extra cooling tips for cats in the summer 🧊

In addition to a nice cat bed, there are other things you can do to keep your cat cool:

🐾 Place the cat basket in a cool, shady place in the house
🐾 Close curtains or shutters during the day to keep the heat out
🐾 Always provide fresh, cool drinking water
🐾 If necessary, use a fan (note: do not point directly at the cat)
🐾 Rubbing a wet washcloth over the coat also has a cooling effect

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Popular summer cat baskets of the moment

In our webshop you will find a selection of cat baskets that are ideal for the warm months:

🛒 Cat basket with cooling mat – combines comfort with cooling
🛒 Airy rattan cat basket – stylish and perfectly ventilated
🛒 Bamboo cat bed – natural, light and breathable
🛒 Foldable cat basket for on the go - handy for holidays or in the garden

View the complete summer collection for cats here:
👉 www.huisdierdingen.com/collections/zomer