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For cats that love basking in the sun and/or watching the birds outside, the K&H Pet Products Deluxe Kitty Sill is a great choice. If you have a windowsill that's at least two inches wide, this bed can be quickly and securely installed, allowing for endless comfortable hours spent staring out the window. The small cushion on the back of the platform allowed our cats to get cozier than on competing flat windowsill beds, making this one their clear preference. We also like that the cover is machine washable and soft enough to be comfortable but sturdy enough that we don't think it will matt or tangle. Perhaps the best part is that the bed itself does not obscure the window, allowing the humans to still enjoy the natural light as well. 
While we found the K&H Pet Products Deluxe Kitty Sill to be quite easy to install, it is a bit more involved than many of the competing beds that quickly suction to the window. The best option is to use the two included screws to fasten the bed to the windowsill. The upside is that the bed is incredibly secure, but the downside is that your windowsill is permanently altered. However, there is a velcro strip mounting option that does less damage to the windowsill. This is good if you want to test the bed in a few different windows before making it permanent, or if you're renting and not allowed to put screws in the walls. The velcro attachment feels much less sturdy, though, and we would definitely recommend the screws. As long as you don't mind just a little bit of home DIY, the K&H Pet Products Deluxe Kitty Sill is far and away our favorite window bed. 

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Our feline testers showed clear favoritism to the K&H Pet Products Thermo-Mod Dream Pod over any other bed tested, which vicariously brought joy to their owners, too. One of our testers has owned this bed for over a year in a multi-pet home and can attest that the rugged covering holds up over time without showing wear or tear. This bed's wide circular shape allows your cat to either curl up and get cozy or to stretch out in its 22" diameter. The main attraction is the bed's removable heated cushion. An automatic sensor in the cushion gets the head flowing when it senses your cat in the bed, and then it will match your cat's relative body temperature, creating a little heated nest to relax in. When temps warm up, remove the top and let your feline soak in the sun with the heating pad unplugged. This bed comes in a few different color choices so you can match your preferences and decor.
The largest drawback to the bed is the price. It's much higher than the average cat bed and twice as much as some other popular choices available. Also, the circular design makes it more difficult to give it a good swipe with the lint roller to pick up loose hair. However, the cushion cover is easily removable and machine washable. We feel the higher cost can be justified considering the flexibility and long-lasting construction of the Thermo-Mod Dream Pod, so we encourage you to try it out if you have a few extra dollars to spare for your kitty.  

Of the ten beds tested, our felines showed clear favoritism to the K&H Pet Products Thermo-Mod Dream Pod, which vicariously brought joy to their owners, too. One of our testers has owned this bed for several years in a multi-pet home and can attest that the rugged covering holds up over time without showing wear or tear. This bed's wide circular shape allows your cat to either curl up and get cozy or to stretch out in its 22" diameter. The main attraction is the bed's removable heated cushion. An automatic sensor in the cushion gets the head flowing when it senses your cat in the bed, and then it will match your cat's relative body temperature, creating a little heated nest to relax in. When temps warm up, remove the top and let your feline soak in the sun with the heating pad unplugged. This bed comes in a few different color choices so you can match your preferences and decor.
This bed isn't cheap — it costs twice as much as some other options. The circular design makes it more difficult to give it a good swipe with the lint roller to pick up loose hair. However, the cushion cover is easily removable and machine washable. We feel the higher cost can be justified considering the flexibility and long-lasting construction of the Thermo-Mod Dream Pod, so we encourage you to try it out if you have a few extra dollars to spare for your kitty.  

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We recommend this bed for cats who love cardboard boxes and humans who want to give them an upgrade.

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