Vetโs Guide: Best Cat Beds for Kittens, Adults & Seniors in 2025 ๐ฑ๐๏ธ
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Vetโs Guide: Best Cat Beds for Kittens, Adults & Seniors in 2025 ๐ฑ๐๏ธ
By Dr.โฏDuncanโฏHouston BVSc
Just like humans, cats need different things at different stages of life โ and that includes where they sleep. ๐ด Whether youโre welcoming a brand-new kitten or supporting a 17-year-old legend, choosing the right cat bed helps promote comfort, healing, and happiness.
This guide breaks down the best vet-approved beds by age group โ with Purrz product recommendations to keep your cat cozy from cradle to twilight.
๐ฃ Kitten Beds (0โ12 months)
Kittens need warmth, security, and softness. Theyโre used to sleeping with siblings and often feel nervous alone. A good kitten bed should offer:ย
- โ Enclosure for warmth & comfortย
- โ Soft, flexible materialsย
- โ Easy to clean (because... accidents happen)
๐งบ Top Picks:ย
- ๐ฃ Uluru Felt Cave โ feels like a wool wombย
- ๐งธ 3-in-1 Cube Cave โ grows with your kitten, can be flattened or enclosed
Kitten tip: Place a plush toy or heating disc inside to mimic a littermate. ๐พ
๐ฑ Adult Cat Beds (1โ7 years)
Adult cats are more confident but still have preferences: some curl up, others sprawl, many nap in the sun. The best bed depends on their sleeping style.
Look for:ย
- โ Structured support for joints & spineย
- โ Breathable yet warm materialsย
- โ Stylish design that fits your space
๐ Top Picks:ย
- ๐๏ธ XL Flat Felt Pad โ ideal for sprawlers and sunbathers
- ๐จ Limited Edition Felt Caves โ fun, bold, modern for cats with personality
Adult tip: Place beds near windows or warm corners to encourage full-day rest. ๐
๐ต Senior Cat Beds (8+ years)
Older cats need support, low entry, and warmth. Arthritis, reduced mobility, and temperature sensitivity become real. The best senior cat beds provide:ย
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Orthopedic support
- โ Low profile for easy accessย
- โ Felt or wool blend to retain warmth
Recommended by Dr. Duncan Houston:ย
- ๐ Uluru Felt Cave โ firm yet cozy enclosureย
- ๐ 3-in-1 Cube Cave โ customizable for aches and pains
- ๐๏ธย XL Felt Pad โ works great with a heated insert
Senior tip: Add extra padding or layer with vet-recommended heat mats during colder months. โ๏ธ
๐ฌ From the Vet
โA kittenโs bed is all about comfort and security. An adultโs bed supports their active lifestyle. And for seniors, itโs all about access and relief. ย Matching the bed to your catโs life stage isnโt extra โ itโs essential.โ ย โ Dr. Duncan Houston, BVSc
๐ Shop by Life Stage at Purrz
From kittens to couch queens to grandpas with whiskers โ Purrz makes beds designed by vets and approved by cats.ย
- ๐ผ Felt Caves for Kittensย
- ๐ป XL Pads for Adultsย
- ๐งย Cube Caves for Seniors
๐ฏ Shop All Beds by Age Now
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๐๏ธ Support your cat at every stage of life โ it starts with where they sleep. ย Explore the full collection at Purrz.com