When it comes to choosing a pair of leg warmers, one of the main things to consider is length. The original goal of the leg warmer was the keep the leg muscles warm, but now they are more about fashion then function. The garment is footless and made with a thick material. They consist of a band of material that goes around your shins and ankles, sitting at the top of your shoe. Think of leg warmers as something between a pair of big socks and a pair of comfy pants. What exactly is a leg warmer? It’s a lot like it sounds. Not only is it incredibly unique, it’s also eye-catching, fun and easy to style. Their weight limits are 25 and 35 pounds, respectively.If you’re a fan of 1980s fashion, then you know the beauty of the leg warmer. 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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