Cat Beds

Choosing a bed your cat will actually use

Cats sleep for most of the day, so a bed is not a luxury — it is where the majority of your cat’s life happens. The mistake most owners make is buying for looks rather than for how the cat sleeps.

Curlers want a donut or bolster shape with a raised rim they can rest their chin on. Sprawlers want a flat mat with no walls at all. Older cats and cats in colder rooms often choose a self-warming or fleece-lined mat, and cats that run hot will pick a cool surface no matter how soft the alternative. If you are unsure which yours is, watch where they already sleep and match that shape.

• Machine-washable covers save a lot of grief.
• A non-slip base stops the bed sliding across hard floors.
• Size up — a bed the cat can just fit into gets abandoned.
• Put it somewhere warm and slightly elevated if the cat chooses high spots.

Browse the full range below, or pair a bed with a tower so your cat can choose between ground and height.