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Every Night Grandpa Has One Last Job Before Bed. It Involves a Very Small Blanket.

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Bedtime comes with full service in this house. Grandpa Gus bends over a round grey pet bed, carefully smoothing a cream knit blanket around Pearl until only her flat little face and a fringe of white fur peek out. Her eyes are sleepy slits, and she looks entirely satisfied with the arrangement. The room around them is lived-in and comfortable: a coffee mug and reading glasses on the side table, a basket of folded clothes, a pair of slippers waiting on the floor, and a plant soaking up the last of the window light.

Cats spend a large part of the day sleeping, and many of them seek out warm, enclosed, soft spots to do it. A bed with raised sides, like the bolstered one Pearl is snuggled into, helps a cat feel secure because it protects their back while they rest. Flat-faced breeds such as Persians can be sensitive to heat, so a light blanket the cat can easily wriggle out of is a better choice than heavy covers. Placing the bed away from drafts and busy walkways also helps. Some cats love being tucked in, while others prefer to arrange their own nest, so let your cat's reaction guide you. If a cat suddenly sleeps far more than usual or seems lethargic, talk to your vet.

There's something tender about a grown man fussing over a blanket corner for a cat who would probably be fine either way. Pearl doesn't mind, though. She knows she has the best bedtime routine on the block.

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