Best Beds for Cats With Mobility Issues (Arthritis, Injury, or Post-Surgery)
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<h1>🦴 Best Beds for Cats With Mobility Issues (Arthritis, Injury, or Post-Surgery)</h1>
<p>When your cat struggles with movement — whether from arthritis, a recent surgery, or a chronic condition — <strong>their bed becomes more than a nap spot</strong>. It’s part of their recovery and comfort plan. 🧓🐾</p>
<p>This article covers the best bed styles for cats with <strong>reduced mobility, stiffness, or pain</strong>, including features to avoid and setup tips to reduce strain and anxiety.</p>
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<h2>🧠 What Mobility-Challenged Cats Need in a Bed</h2>
<ul>
<li>✅ Low or flat entry (no jumping or climbing)</li>
<li>✅ Firm support — not too squishy or wobbly</li>
<li>✅ Gentle insulation (fleece or felt for warmth)</li>
<li>✅ Easy-to-clean and odor-retaining materials</li>
</ul>
<p>💡 Bonus: The fewer steps required to rest, the less strain on joints or surgical sites.</p>
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<h2>🛏️ Best Purrz Beds for Cats With Mobility Challenges</h2>
<h3>1. 🛋️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Felt Pad</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Flat = zero effort to enter</li>
<li>Felt = warm, breathable, and supportive</li>
<li>Use directly on floor, crate, or platform</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. 🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube Cave</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Flat mode = ideal for injury or post-op recovery</li>
<li>Cave mode = comforting space when they regain mobility</li>
<li>Easy to move from room to room during recovery</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. 🌋 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Uluru Felt Cave</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Works well for cats with arthritis who still curl to sleep</li>
<li>Provides warmth + enclosed sensory calm</li>
<li>Pair with fleece insert or warming disc for extra relief</li>
</ul>
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<h2>📍 Setup Tips for Mobility-Restricted Cats</h2>
<ul>
<li>🪵 Use soft floor pads or rugs around bed to prevent slipping</li>
<li>🧦 Place bed in same location daily to build routine</li>
<li>🛏️ Add soft ramps or low platforms for access if needed</li>
<li>🧺 Avoid elevated perches unless you’ve added stairs or stability rails</li>
</ul>
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<h2>🧼 Keep It Clean (But Scent-Familiar)</h2>
<p>Some cats with mobility issues struggle with grooming or incontinence. Choose beds that:
<ul>
<li>✅ Are easy to vacuum or spot-clean</li>
<li>✅ Retain some scent (don’t over-wash fleece layers)</li>
<li>✅ Allow air drying — felt dries quickly without distortion</li>
</ul></p>
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<h2>💬 From Dr. Duncan Houston</h2>
<blockquote>
“For cats in pain or recovery, the wrong bed can become a barrier. You don’t need fancy foam — you need something low, firm, and warm. When a cat feels secure and supported, you’ll see it in their posture and their peace.”
</blockquote>
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<h2>🛒 Build a Recovery-Friendly Rest Zone</h2>
<ul>
<li>🛋️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">Shop the XL Felt Pad</a></li>
<li>🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">Explore the 3-in-1 Cube</a></li>
<li>🌋 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Try the Uluru Felt Cave</a></li>
</ul>
<p>🩺 <strong><a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-caves" target="_blank">See all Purrz beds for senior and recovering cats</a></strong></p>
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<h2>📚 References</h2>
<ol>
<li>International Cat Care. (2023). Comfort and care for cats with arthritis or limited mobility. https://icatcare.org</li>
<li>Lascelles, B. D. X. (2010). Sleep, pain, and recovery in geriatric cats. *Vet Clinics of North America*, 40(5), 1065–1076.</li>
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