There’s a big difference between chain pet stores and independent pet shops. This most recent pet store scandal leaves pet owners across the county wondering: “Should I buy a reptile from Petsmart (or any other pet store, for that matter)?” It’s a good question, which is why today we’re going to compare pet stores, breeders, and adoption options. I don’t endorse PETA, HSUS, or other anti-pet groups (for more information, visit the United States Associates of Reptile Keepers ), but there is no reason to doubt the information and photos in this article. If you click the link, be warned: The pictures are a little graphic. Their weight limits are 25 and 35 pounds, respectively.Recently an article has gone viral on my Facebook feed, and you’ve probably seen it, too: Reptiles Suffer, Left to Die at Another Massive PetSmart Supplier Mill. Both sizes of the Deep Dish Cuddler are also great if you have a large cat who needs some extra room for napping, or a pair of cats or a litter of kittens who love to cuddle together. It comes in two sizes: The standard size (20 by 20 by 12 inches) is good for cats and small dogs, and the jumbo (24 by 22 by 13½ inches) can hold multiple cats. Wirecutter's Lucy Butcher has a 14-year-old-cat Stella who “decided that she prefers to squish the whole thing down like a sandwich and sleep on top of it instead of curling up inside it.” Of the four open-style cat beds we tested, this was the easiest to clean, and it bunched the least coming out of the wash because the mitt-style walls are bar-stitched to restrict padding movement. The plush material is great no matter how a cat sleeps. It’s lined with sherpa fleece-that poly-blend material that has a lofty texture to mimic real fleece-which some cats find instinctually comforting. This bolster bed looks like a catcher’s mitt, so cats that like to lean against their bedding get extra support from behind, and can rest their chin on the front with minimal neck strain (which is especially useful for arthritic and senior cats). It’s also sold in a larger size, which is great for big cats or a bonded pair who love to nap together. Why we love it: We picked the Best Friends by Sheri OrthoComfort Deep Dish Cuddler because it’s incredibly cozy and supportive and it’s easy to wash. It will hold a cat weighing up to 19 pounds. This bed is 17 inches in diameter and 16 inches high with entrances that are 6 inches and 10 inches in diameter. Though most of the beds we researched are made of synthetic fibers, The Cat Ball is made of cotton, so it’s less likely to irritate a cat’s sensitive nose. The Cat Ball is made of 100% cotton, and is easier to wash than the competition: The others had to be hand-washed or required multiple spin cycles to remove excess water. It has a foam skeleton, so it’s more comfortable than another spherical-style cave bed we tested, the Meowfia Premium Cat Bed Cave, which has no additional padding. If you’re unsure what type of bed your cat will like, The Cat Ball is a safe bet for its enclosed shape, which offers security, and its large base, which is ideal for stretching or for larger cats to curl. Why we love it: One of 13 cave-style beds we researched and one of the three we tested, The Cat Ball won out for its large size, quality of construction, washable bedding, use of natural materials, and stellar third-party reviews.
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