Why Felt Is the Best Cat Bed Material in 2025 Vet Approved 🐏

By Dr. Duncan Houston BVSc

Not all cat beds are created equal. 🛏️ And if you’ve ever seen your cat ignore a fluffy fleece donut for a crumpled wool sweater, there’s a reason: cats instinctively love felt.

In this vet-approved guide, we break down why felt — especially our handmade wool-blend felt — is the go-to material for comfort, durability, warmth, and style.

💡 What Is Felt?

Felt is a dense fabric made by compressing natural or synthetic fibers — like wool — into a firm, breathable material. At Purrz, we use a wool-blend felt that’s:

• ✅ Durable but soft 
• ✅ Breathable (but insulating!) 
• ✅ Naturally odor-resistant & antimicrobial 
• ✅ Molded into shapes cats love

It’s eco-friendly, low maintenance, and endlessly cozy. 😻

🔥 7 Reasons Cats (and Vets) Love Felt Beds

1. 🛑 Sturdy & Supportive

Unlike squishy polyester beds, felt provides firm body support — ideal for cats with arthritis, joint pain, or stiffness. No sinking. No sliding. Just secure lounging.

2. 🌡️ Naturally Warm (But Not Overheating)

Wool-blend felt traps warmth without turning into a sauna. It’s like a built-in thermal cave for cold-natured cats or seniors with aches.

3. 🌬️ Breathable for Year-Round Comfort

Felt insulates in winter and stays breathable in summer. Combine it with a cooling pad or heated mat, and your cat’s comfort is always in season.

4. 🧼 Easy to Clean

Vacuum it. Spot-clean it. Shake it out. Done.   Felt naturally resists dust, fur, and odors — way easier than plush beds that trap grime.

5. 🐱 Structurally Safe for Anxious Cats

Felt caves like the Uluru or 3-in-1 Cat Cube create a secure “den-like” environment that helps reduce anxiety and overstimulation.

6. 🛠️ Durable for Daily Use

Scratching? Kneading? Flopping? No problem. Our felt holds its shape for years — no collapsing, tearing, or flattening like foam beds.

7. 🎨 Beautiful in Your Home

Let’s be real — most cat furniture is ugly. But not felt. It’s sculptural, neutral, and stylish enough to fit your vibe.

🐾 Vet Perspective

“I’ve seen cats ignore luxury beds, only to curl up in a wool jumper or under a towel. Felt mimics those textures while offering the orthopedic support cats need — especially seniors or anxious pets.”
— Dr. Duncan Houston, BVSc

🏆 Best Felt Beds & Caves at Purrz 

• 🟣 3-in-1 Cat Cube Cave – convertible design with flat pad, cave, or cube 
• 🌋 Uluru Felt Cave – enclosed, warm, supportive 
• 🌊 Great Barrier Reef Cave – elevated side rest and modern profile 
• 🛏️ XL Flat Felt Pad – open space comfort, ideal for sunbathers

All felt beds are handcrafted, tested by cats (and vets), and backed by 5-star reviews.

🧼 Care Tips for Felt Cat Beds 

• 🧹 Vacuum weekly to remove fur and dust 
• 🧽 Spot clean with mild soap and cold water 
• 🌬️ Air dry in shade (never machine wash or dry) 
• 🔄 Reshape as needed while drying

🛍️ Upgrade Your Cat’s Sleep Game

If you want a bed that’s functional, beautiful, and truly cat-approved, felt is the clear choice. And no one does it like Purrz.

• ✅ Vet-designed & approved 
• ✅ Handmade with durable felt 
• ✅ Used by real cats (and even more real divas)

🎯 Shop the full Purrz Felt Bed Collection now

📚 Coming Up Next in the Series: 

• 🧠 The Science of the Cat Nap: Why Cats Sleep So Much
  
• 🛏️ From Kittens to Seniors: The Best Beds for Every Life Stage 
• 🔄 Purrz vs. Other Brands: What Makes Our Felt Different?

😺 Ready to give your cat a bed they’ll actually use?   You’re one click away → Purrz.com