# Advice on which cat bed to get **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 15, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458 "2022-05-15T18:09:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/1 "2022-05-15T18:09:57Z")
My cats like a cat bed I’ve bought them but there’s 1 bed for 3 cats, 2 of whom particularly like the bed. I’ve narrowed down a list of cat beds that I think they might like. I’d ask them in purrson if I could but I don’t think they’d respond to pictures of cat beds. Here’s the list but if you know any others that cats might like, please mention/link them: > **[Wool Cat Cave Large Bed Pet House Natural Felt Sleeping Nest Organic Merino for...](https://www.amazon.ca/Natural-Sleeping-Hideaway-Eco-Friendly-Diameter/dp/B09DKWWFLQ)** > > Wool Cat Cave Large Bed Pet House Natural Felt Sleeping Nest Organic Merino for Cats Kittens Hideaway Indoor Cove Eco-Friendly 19 Inch Round (Red Aqua) : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies > **[HeyPaws Soft Dog Cat Bed - Fluffy Pet House, Ultra Soft and Warm Pet Tent, Thick...](https://www.amazon.ca/HeyPaws-Soft-Dog-Cat-Bed/dp/B09LT1DM9J)** > > Find thousands of pet supplies at low prices. Shop online for dog, cat, fish, bird, and small animal supplies at Amazon.ca > **[VERTAST Cat Small Dog Cosy Bed Pets Igloo Bed Hideout Cave, Cushion Washable :...](https://www.amazon.ca/VERTAST-Small-Hideout-Cushion-Washable/dp/B073TYS3XT)** > > VERTAST Cat Small Dog Cosy Bed Pets Igloo Bed Hideout Cave, Cushion Washable : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies > **[Linghe Cat Nest Honey Pot Shape Cat Sofa Bed Cute and Comfortable Pet Cat House...](https://www.amazon.ca/Linghe-Comfortable-Inverted-Multifunctional-Suitable/dp/B09SGZQ6SR)** > > Find thousands of pet supplies at low prices. Shop online for dog, cat, fish, bird, and small animal supplies at Amazon.ca > **[Soft Warm Cat Bed for Winter, Cat Tent Self-Warming Sleeping Bed Pet Cave Bed...](https://www.amazon.ca/Self-Warming-Sleeping-Removable-Washable-Cushioned/dp/B08QV3K9Z1)** > > Soft Warm Cat Bed for Winter, Cat Tent Self-Warming Sleeping Bed Pet Cave Bed with Removable Washable Cushioned Pillow, Indoor Pet Cat Dog Beds for Pets (Gray) : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies > **[JUNSPOW Cat Bed Dog Bed Pet Hammock Bed Free-Standing Cat Sleeping Cat Bed Cat...](https://www.amazon.ca/Free-Standing-Structure-Detachable-Excellent-Breathability/dp/B08CVQ6NCJ)** > > JUNSPOW Cat Bed Dog Bed Pet Hammock Bed Free-Standing Cat Sleeping Cat Bed Cat Supplies Pet Supplies Whole Wash Stable Structure Detachable Excellent Breathability Easy Assembly Indoors Outdoors : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies > **[Love's cabin 20in Cat Beds for Indoor Cats - Cat Bed with Machine Washable,...](https://www.amazon.ca/Loves-cabin-20in-Beds-Indoor/dp/B07ZGCKMD7)** > > Love's cabin 20in Cat Beds for Indoor Cats - Cat Bed with Machine Washable, Waterproof Bottom - Taupe Fluffy Dog and Cat Calming Cushion Bed for Joint-Relief and Sleep Improvement : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies > **[Banana Cat Rabbit Bed Cave (Extra Large) : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies](https://www.amazon.ca/Pet-Grow-Banana-Supplies-Kittens/dp/B07C7PSVFH)** > > Banana Cat Rabbit Bed Cave (Extra Large) : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/2 "2022-05-15T18:26:18Z")
It’s hard to say what they would like better but they’d probably like any of those (particularly ones that are like their own little cave). I’d consider how much their human likes it (cost and how easy they are to clean). ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/3 "2022-05-15T18:34:32Z")
My overlords/ladies like the design of the Love’s Cabin bed. There are two of them under the window next to my office chair. If I am in the office, both have occupants. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/4 "2022-05-15T18:44:16Z")
I’m sure they’ll like the shipping box better in any case. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![eschrodinger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschrodinger/32/122_2.png) [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/5 "2022-05-15T18:59:23Z")
Can you not just get another of the one you know they like? ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/6 "2022-05-15T18:59:29Z")
I have found that many cats like to sit on things that are close to the same color they are. So you might consider that in a purchase. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/7 "2022-05-15T20:26:35Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > many cats like to sit on things that are close to the same color they are. With all due respect, you have it exactly backward. Cats with white fur need to occupy black cushions, while black-furred cats must sit upon white. This maximizes the visibility of the hair they shed, and is an important part of being a successful cat. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/8 "2022-05-15T20:37:21Z")
Our two cats all but fight over this SmartyKat Deep Sleeper - > **[Amazon.com: SmartyKat Deep Sleeper Bolstered Cuddler Cat Bed, Machine Washable -...](https://www.amazon.com/SmartyKat-Sleeper-Interior-Security-40008/dp/B08TBBNXRT)** > > Amazon.com: SmartyKat Deep Sleeper Bolstered Cuddler Cat Bed, Machine Washable - Gray, Small : Everything Else the loser either has to share or go sleep in one of the lesser cat beds (2 cats, 4 cat beds in our house, so you know who’s in charge 🙄 ) As far as I can tell, they like it because it’s extremely deep, with high sides that provide comfort, but our cats don’t normally go for the cave route (2 of the other beds are caves/have a covered option). Probably because if you’re in a soft sided cat cave in my house, the other cat -IS- going to pounce on you while you’re sleeping in it. Alternately, it’s because it is the most plush of the cat beds in the house, and perhaps they like the sort of thing. My cat → English translation skills sadly aren’t high enough to fully interpret their manifold whims. ---
**Author:** ![SeaSun](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seasun/32/14820_2.png) [@SeaSun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaSun)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/9 "2022-05-15T20:52:49Z")
The thing to consider with the tent or cave type of cat beds is they tend to like to sit on top of things, and or will play on them which then will squish them down. My two kittens did this with a really cute cat cave I got for them, which rendered it useless, as they never slept on top of the collapsed cave and couldn’t get inside of it. That said, there are some tent beds that have support rods made of plastic, which keeps them from collapsing. We’ve had one of those too. I’ve always had success with the round-shaped beds, and I have one square-shaped bed too that they like as well. Some cats like to hide though, so they may prefer the cave or tent type of beds…it really depends on the personality and habits of your kitties. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/10 "2022-05-15T20:55:35Z")
Cardboard box with a sheepskin in it. Wood boxes work also. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/11 "2022-05-15T21:09:12Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > > [@puzzlegal](#): > > > > many cats like to sit on things that are close to the same color they are. > > With all due respect, you have it exactly backward. Cats with white fur need to occupy black cushions, while black-furred cats must sit upon white. This maximizes the visibility of the hair they shed, and is an important part of being a successful cat. Hmm, we found it amusing to see that our orange cat liked to sit on the reddish-brown chairs, and our black-white cat on the black&white hounds tooth couch. I honestly think they were looking for camouflage. I’ve seen other cats pick colors they blend into. I think it’s a real thing. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/12 "2022-05-15T21:32:31Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I honestly think they were looking for camouflage. You might be right, for all I know. I was only joking. Of course, we humans will tend to notice the white-cat-on-dark or vice versa more, since we have the honor of dealing with the shedding. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/13 "2022-05-15T23:27:20Z")
My cat bed has a keyboard printed on it. They love it. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2022, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/14 "2022-05-16T06:41:07Z")
This is one of those questions for which there is no right answer. Cats only conform in their dedication to non-conformity. One of our cats prefers to sleep on a pillow on the foot of our bed while another sleeps between my legs. Another wants the [heated pad](https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Snuggle-Cup-Bomber/dp/B07D9PCJL9). Until the week they all decide to change preferences. Whether this is because the alpha decides to sleep somewhere else and everyone else adapts or something else is entirely between them. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-which-cat-bed-to-get/964458/15 "2022-05-16T09:12:21Z")
I was Immy’s cat bed.