How to Pick the Right Bed for Your Adult Cat’s Sleep Style (Backed by a Vet)
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<h1>🛏️ How to Pick the Right Bed for Your Adult Cat’s Sleep Style (Backed by a Vet)</h1>
<p>Your adult cat spends 12–16 hours a day sleeping — but <strong>how</strong> they sleep can tell you a lot about what bed they actually need. 😴</p>
<p>If your cat avoids the bed you bought or prefers the floor, it’s probably not personal — it’s just the <strong>wrong style for their sleep behavior</strong>.</p>
<p>This guide breaks down common feline sleep styles and matches them with the <strong>ideal Purrz bed or cave</strong> so your cat gets real rest (and you don’t waste another dollar). 🐾</p>
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<h2>😽 Sleep Style #1: The Curler</h2>
<p><strong>Typical signs:</strong> Tucks nose into tail, sleeps in tight spirals, often in corners or enclosed areas.</p>
<ul>
<li>Likes warmth, pressure, and security</li>
<li>Often chooses baskets, laps, or donut shapes</li>
</ul>
<h3>✅ Best Beds:</h3>
<ul>
<li>🍩 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/donut-bed" target="_blank">Donut Bed</a> – soft edges and warm center</li>
<li>🏠 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/little-house-felt-bed" target="_blank">Little House Felt Bed</a> – enclosed for confidence</li>
</ul>
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<h2>😼 Sleep Style #2: The Sprawler</h2>
<p><strong>Typical signs:</strong> Lies stretched out, limbs hanging off furniture, naps in sun patches or open spaces.</p>
<ul>
<li>Enjoys airflow and full body extension</li>
<li>Often switches sides during naps</li>
</ul>
<h3>✅ Best Beds:</h3>
<ul>
<li>🛋️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Felt Pad</a> – open, breathable, and versatile</li>
<li>🪟 Place near windows or on shelves for lounging in light</li>
</ul>
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<h2>🐱 Sleep Style #3: The Watcher</h2>
<p><strong>Typical signs:</strong> Sleeps near doorways, on furniture backs, or where they can monitor everything.</p>
<ul>
<li>Needs elevation, routine, and visual security</li>
<li>Prefers calm surfaces with good escape routes</li>
</ul>
<h3>✅ Best Beds:</h3>
<ul>
<li>🏠 <a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-houses" target="_blank">Felt Houses</a> – semi-enclosed + stylish “posts”</li>
<li>🔁 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube Cave</a> – half-mode for cover with visibility</li>
</ul>
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<h2>🧘♀️ Sleep Style #4: The Hider</h2>
<p><strong>Typical signs:</strong> Sleeps under beds, behind curtains, in closets — avoids open areas.</p>
<ul>
<li>Often anxious or likes low-sensory environments</li>
<li>Thrives with quiet, enclosed spaces</li>
</ul>
<h3>✅ Best Beds:</h3>
<ul>
<li>🌋 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Uluru Felt Cave</a> – fully enclosed and heat-retaining</li>
<li>🧺 Place in a corner, crate, or low shelf with soft light</li>
</ul>
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<h2>🧠 Vet Tip: Match the Bed to the Cat — Not the Room</h2>
<p>Don’t choose a bed for how it looks in your living room. Choose it based on <strong>how your cat sleeps</strong>.</p>
<p>If you’re not sure:
<ul>
<li>Watch where they nap most often</li>
<li>Note if they like to curl, stretch, hide, or climb</li>
</ul></p>
<p>And remember — cats may shift styles with age, seasons, or moods. Offer <strong>multiple bed types</strong> if you have the space.</p>
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<h2>💬 From Dr. Duncan Houston</h2>
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“Cats are instinctual sleepers. The right bed doesn’t just offer comfort — it reinforces safety and self-regulation. Pay attention to their posture and placement, and you’ll never choose wrong.”
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<h2>🛒 Explore Beds by Sleep Style</h2>
<ul>
<li>🍩 <strong>Curlers:</strong> <a href="https://purrz.com/products/donut-bed" target="_blank">Donut Bed</a></li>
<li>🛋️ <strong>Sprawlers:</strong> <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Felt Pad</a></li>
<li>🏠 <strong>Watchers:</strong> <a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-houses" target="_blank">Felt Houses</a></li>
<li>🌋 <strong>Hiders:</strong> <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Uluru Felt Cave</a></li>
<li>🔁 <strong>All of the above:</strong> <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube Cave</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>📚 References</h2>
<ol>
<li>International Cat Care. (2023). Understanding feline sleep behaviors. https://icatcare.org</li>
<li>Buffington, C. A. T. (2011). Sleep patterns in domestic cats. *Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice*, 41(5), 1009–1017.</li>
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