The Best Beds for Multi-Cat Homes: Reduce Conflict, Claim Space, and Create Peace
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<h1>🐱🐱 The Best Beds for Multi-Cat Homes: Reduce Conflict, Claim Space, and Create Peace</h1>
<p>If you have more than one cat, you already know: <strong>they don’t always share well</strong>. While some bonded cats nap together, most cats prefer their own bed, their own corner, and their own rules. 😼</p>
<p>This article shows you how to <strong>reduce conflict, protect territory, and support feline peace</strong> — simply by choosing the right bed setup in your home.</p>
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<h2>🧠 Why Beds Matter in Multi-Cat Dynamics</h2>
<ul>
<li>✅ Beds = territory = status</li>
<li>✅ Lack of options leads to blocking, bullying, or constant movement</li>
<li>✅ Shared beds only work when cats choose them voluntarily</li>
</ul>
<p>💡 Multiple cats = multiple beds — even if they “seem to share” sometimes.</p>
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<h2>📏 How Many Beds Should You Have?</h2>
<p>✅ One per cat + one extra is the golden rule.</p>
<p>Example:
2 cats = 3 beds
3 cats = 4–5 beds (especially if they’re not bonded)</p>
<p>Bonus: Provide <strong>varied types</strong> — open, closed, low, high — to let each cat claim their style.</p>
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<h2>🛏️ Best Purrz Beds for Multi-Cat Homes</h2>
<h3>🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube Cave</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Perfect for flexible cats (or indecisive households)</li>
<li>Each cat can use their preferred setup: cube, cave, or pad</li>
<li>Great for crate rotation, corner zones, or top-of-shelf placements</li>
</ul>
<h3>🛋️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Felt Pad</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Neutral, shareable, but non-territorial</li>
<li>Ideal for open nap zones — especially sunlit shelves or sofas</li>
<li>Can act as a “buffer” bed for semi-bonded cats</li>
</ul>
<h3>🏠 <a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-houses" target="_blank">Felt Houses</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Each cat gets a “room” — offers structure, warmth, and separation</li>
<li>Perfect for cats who don’t share but nap near each other</li>
</ul>
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<h2>📍 Placement Tips for Peace</h2>
<ul>
<li>Place beds in separate rooms or corners — at least 1–2 meters apart</li>
<li>Use elevation to your advantage: one bed on a shelf, another under a bench</li>
<li>Avoid putting beds right next to litter boxes or food stations</li>
<li>Rotate unused beds every few weeks to refresh scent + interest</li>
</ul>
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<h2>😿 Signs You Don’t Have Enough Beds</h2>
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<li>One cat always avoids the main sleeping area</li>
<li>Sudden hissing or chasing when one cat approaches a bed</li>
<li>Excessive sleeping in closets or under furniture</li>
<li>“Musical beds” — no one settles for long</li>
</ul>
<p>✅ More beds = less tension, better sleep, and fewer behavior problems.</p>
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<h2>💬 From Dr. Duncan Houston</h2>
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“Peace in multi-cat homes starts with space. If your cats have nowhere to claim, they’ll compete. Multiple beds reduce conflict, support routine, and give every cat a chance to rest properly.”
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<h2>🛒 Build a Peaceful Multi-Cat Home with Purrz</h2>
<ul>
<li>🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube</a> – the ultimate adaptable bed</li>
<li>🛋️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Pad</a> – shareable space, solo structure</li>
<li>🏠 <a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-houses" target="_blank">Felt Houses</a> – structured zones for peace and quiet</li>
</ul>
<p>🐾 <strong><a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-caves" target="_blank">Explore all Purrz beds for multi-cat families here</a></strong></p>
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<h2>📚 References</h2>
<ol>
<li>International Cat Care. (2023). Multi-cat environments and territorial stress. https://icatcare.org</li>
<li>Buffington, C. A. T. (2011). Environmental enrichment for behavior management. *Vet Clinics of North America*, 41(5), 1001–1015.</li>
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