Cat Beds
Why Cats Are So Weird About Beds You bought a beautiful bed. Your cat is sleeping in the box it came in. This happens to everyone, so do not take it personally. Cats care about two things when they pick a sleep spot: safety and temperature. If a bed checks both boxes, they will claim it. If it d...
Why Cats Are So Weird About Beds
You bought a beautiful bed. Your cat is sleeping in the box it came in. This happens to everyone, so do not take it personally. Cats care about two things when they pick a sleep spot: safety and temperature. If a bed checks both boxes, they will claim it. If it does not, they will keep finding that one sunny square on the carpet.
Our cat bed collection focuses on what actually works. Elevated beds give cats the raised vantage point they love. Enclosed beds with walls or domes offer the hidden feeling that helps anxious cats relax. Plush rattan nests trap body heat in a cozy pocket, which is basically cat heaven during a cold snap.
Indoor Cats Sleep A Lot More Than You Think
Research from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine found that indoor cats sleep between twelve and sixteen hours a day, with older cats climbing to twenty.
- That is most of their life.
- A cat who cannot settle into a good sleep gets grumpier, eats more, and groom-obsesses, which is not a great recipe for a happy household.
- It is a territory marker.
Multi cat homes especially need at least one dedicated sleep spot per cat to cut down on low level tension over shared furniture.
Give each cat their own territory marker by adding a cat tree with built-in perches as a second spot to claim.
Size And Style That Actually Fit A Cat
Most of our cat beds are sized for adult domestic cats in the eight to eighteen pound range. Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and other giant breeds might need a size up, so check the listed dimensions.
- Kittens do great in smaller enclosed designs because the tight walls feel like a litter of siblings.
- We also carry pieces that look like actual furniture.
- Wooden cat bed side tables, bone shaped window perches, mushroom shaped scratch and nap combos.
The goal is a piece you actually enjoy seeing, that your cat actually uses.
For barn cats and porch visitors who sleep outdoors, see our insulated outdoor cat houses.
Getting Your Cat To Use It
Place the new bed in a spot your cat already likes. Do not put it where you wish they would sleep, because cats do not care about your wishes.
- Rub an old shirt or a piece of their favorite blanket inside so it smells familiar.
- A tiny pinch is plenty.
- Near the window.
Position beats product every time with cats.