The Best Cat Beds for Multi-Cat Homes (Avoiding Conflict & Territory Wars)
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<h1>🐱🐱 The Best Cat Beds for Multi-Cat Homes (Avoiding Conflict & Territory Wars)</h1>
<p>Living with more than one cat? 😻😼 Then you already know that while they may tolerate each other (or even cuddle sometimes), cats are still highly territorial — especially when it comes to <strong>sleeping spots</strong>.</p>
<p>This guide explains <strong>how to set up cat beds for multi-cat households</strong> that support peaceful co-existence, reduce stress, and encourage healthy sleep routines — with <strong>vet-approved Purrz products</strong> to make it all easier.</p>
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<h2>🔄 Why Cats Need Multiple Sleeping Options</h2>
<p>Even bonded cats need time apart. In multi-cat homes, <strong>shared spaces often cause hidden stress</strong> — which can show up as:</p>
<ul>
<li>😾 Staring or blocking access to beds</li>
<li>😿 Avoiding shared beds or spaces entirely</li>
<li>🩺 Urinary problems or overgrooming from tension</li>
</ul>
<p>Providing <strong>individual, high-quality sleeping zones</strong> helps reduce resource guarding and gives each cat a secure “territory” to recharge<sup>[1]</sup>.</p>
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<h2>📦 How Many Beds Do You Need?</h2>
<p>🔢 <strong>Minimum rule: 1 bed per cat + 1 extra</strong><br> Just like litter boxes.</p>
<p>Each bed should also vary by:
<ul>
<li>📍 Location – separate areas of the home</li>
<li>📐 Structure – open vs. enclosed</li>
<li>🌡️ Temperature – windows, radiators, quiet corners</li>
</ul>
<p>This gives cats options to avoid each other — or share on their own terms.</p>
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<h2>🛏️ Best Beds for Cats Living Together</h2>
<h3>1. <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cat Cube Cave</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use as a <strong>private cube, open cave, or shared mat</strong></li>
<li>Place one near the action, another in a quiet zone</li>
<li>Perfect for siblings with different energy levels</li>
</ul>
<h3>2. <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">XL Flat Felt Pad</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Neutral space for cats who like to sprawl together</li>
<li>Low commitment: no walls, no claims, no drama</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Uluru Felt Cave</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Great for shy cats who need a “do not disturb” zone</li>
<li>Use on a shelf or corner out of traffic flow</li>
</ul>
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<h2>🧠 Pro Tips for Preventing Cat Bed Battles</h2>
<ul>
<li>Place beds in separate “zones” (e.g., one in bedroom, one in living room)</li>
<li>Never force cats to share — offer choices</li>
<li>Spray beds with Feliway or use calming diffusers in common areas</li>
<li>Keep beds clean and rotated to avoid ownership tension</li>
</ul>
<p>✅ A shared bed is great — but it must be <em>voluntary</em>.</p>
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<h2>💬 From Our Vet: Dr. Duncan Houston</h2>
<blockquote>
“In multi-cat homes, tension often builds quietly. Offering enough sleep spaces with different styles lets each cat claim their own territory — and that reduces conflict dramatically.”
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<h2>🛒 Build the Perfect Sleep Set for Every Cat</h2>
<ul>
<li>🛏️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/3-in-1-cat-cube-cave" target="_blank">3-in-1 Cube for flexibility</a></li>
<li>🧺 <a href="https://purrz.com/products/uluru-felt-cat-cave" target="_blank">Felt Cave for security seekers</a></li>
<li>☀️ <a href="https://purrz.com/products/xl-felt-pad" target="_blank">Flat Pad for sharers and sprawlers</a></li>
</ul>
<p>😺 <strong><a href="https://purrz.com/collections/felt-caves" target="_blank">Shop the multi-cat collection now at Purrz</a></strong></p>
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<h2>📚 References</h2>
<ol>
<li>Bradshaw, J. (2013). *Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet.* Basic Books.</li>
<li>International Cat Care. (2021). Multi-cat households: reducing stress. https://icatcare.org</li>
<li>Ellis, S. L. H. (2018). Addressing inter-cat aggression and social tension. *Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice*, 48(3), 567–581.</li>
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