Personalized Cat Sleep Spaces 2025: Vet Advice for Age & Personality đ´

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Personalized Cat Sleep Spaces 2025: Vet Advice for Age & Personality đ´
By Dr.âŻDuncanâŻHouston BVSc
Every cat needs a space where they can fully rest â but not all cats nap the same. đž Â A kitten needs warmth and enclosure. A senior needs access and joint relief. A shy cat needs security. A confident cat? Theyâll sprawl out in the middle of your floor.
This article walks you through how to build a personalized sleep space for your cat â one that supports their age, behavior, and unique comfort needs.
đź Kittens (0â12 months)Â
- â
Low-entry beds with enclosure for warmth
- â Include a scent item (like your worn shirt or breeder blanket)Â
- â Keep away from drafts or loud environments
Best Purrz Picks:
- đŠ Donut BedÂ
- đ Little House Felt Bed
đ§ Adult Cats (1â7 years)
- â Provide 1â2 bed types: open and enclosedÂ
- â Give elevation + a private optionÂ
- â Place away from foot traffic, but near their preferred hangout zone
Best Purrz Picks:
- đ 3-in-1 Cube CaveÂ
- đď¸ XL Felt Pad
đľ Senior Cats (8+ years)
- â
Flat, warm beds with soft but firm base
- â Avoid high perches or beds with tall sidesÂ
- â Place in quiet, stable zones with little interruption
Best Purrz Picks:
- đ Uluru Felt CaveÂ
- đď¸ XL Felt Pad
đż Shy or Anxious Cats
- Â â
Enclosed beds that block sound + light
- â No open perches â place beds under shelves or furnitureÂ
- â Scent consistency is key â donât over-clean
Best Purrz Picks:
- đ Uluru Felt Cave
- đ Felt Houses
đ¸ Confident, Curious Cats
- â
Prefer open pads or rotating zones
- â Like elevation or social areasÂ
- â Still benefit from one enclosed zone for safety
Best Purrz Picks:
- đ 3-in-1 Cube CaveÂ
- đ Felt Houses
đ Where to Place a Cat BedÂ
- Far enough from noise, but near a familiar zoneÂ
- Warm areas (near window, radiator, or sunny floor)Â
- Place on top of a low shelf, under a bench, or in a corner
â Consider placing multiple beds throughout the home to let your cat choose based on their mood.
đŹ From Dr. Duncan Houston
âComfort starts with security. Whether a cat is confident or cautious, young or old â the sleep space you give them can shape their behavior and wellbeing. Match it to their lifestyle, and theyâll reward you with deeper sleep and trust.â
đ Build the Perfect Sleep Setup for Your CatÂ
- đď¸ Donut BedÂ
- đ Little Hou seÂ
- đ 3-in-1 Cube
- đ Uluru Felt Cave
- đď¸ XL Felt Pad