If you anticipate accidents, consider a waterproof blanket that will protect the surface underneath.
Photo: Retailer As a cat owner, I understand the struggle of wanting to maintain a nice-looking living space while co-habitating with an animal whose natural behaviors are often at odds with that goal. We all know people who have trained their pets to stay off the couch, but isn’t snuggling up with your furry friend one of the best parts of pet ownership? The downside is that pets can leave your furniture looking a little worse for wear.
Cleanup: No matter how durable your throw blanket is, there will come a time when you need to clean it. We’ve specified cleaning instructions for each of the blankets below. Machine-washer- and dryer-friendly blankets will be the best choice, but if you have a relatively neat pet, you might be fine going with a dry-clean-only blanket.
Cotton blankets aren’t always as easy to clean as synthetic ones, but our experts say you can still go with natural fiber as long as you pick a durable option. Look for blankets with bumpy, textural details that are better at hiding claw marks than smooth blankets, especially if you have a pet who’s a heavy scratcher.
For a slightly more affordable pick, try this CB2 blanket, which Wright says is “sure to hide your dog’s fur and add a luxurious touch of texture to your sofa.” Sara Malek Barney, founder and principal designer at Bandd Design, also likes faux-fur throws from CB2. She says, “Pet hair just slides right off of it, and claws won’t make it through its thickness.
This machine-washable faux-fur blanket is more expensive than the one above, but it’s also waterproof and will protect your furniture from any leaks. Shelby Semel, the founder of Shelby Semel Dog Training, has used these with her own dogs, and Amy Kohlbecker, senior manager of Cat World, a home for rescued cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, says they’re the “cat-approved favorite blankets” among the sanctuary’s hundreds of felines.
Grant K. Gibson, an interior designer and dog owner, understands the dilemma of not being able to find a stylish throw blanket that your pets won’t destroy. “No offense to dog blankets with cute bones or details like that on them,” he says, “but for me personally, I want something maybe a bit more tasteful and that doesn’t stand out or interfere with the interior.” He recommends this quilted L.L. Bean blanket, which he tells us “can really blend into any interior, traditional or modern.
Linen is certainly a popular décor trend, but not often a material you see in pet throw blankets, and Karam says this faux version has “a semi-rustic look and feel but also reverses to soft, plush faux fur.” You can have it personalized with a pet’s name — which fits in with the trend of customizable pet merch we’ve been seeing lately. It’s easy to machine-wash and dry, and unlike real linen, there’s no ironing required.
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