Cat Beds That Cats Actually Use
Cat parents, it can be tough to find a cat bed that your furbaby will love more than the box it came in. When I adopted Louis, I bought an adorable pink and white chenille plush pet bed thinking he would use it. Clearly, I was new to the cat world. He had no interest. However, as time went on, I came across a few cat beds that cats actually use. We have a few tried and true favorites in our house that come King Lou & Co approved for your furbaby. Discover cat beds that cats actually use, making cat mom life comfier and cozier. Find the purr-fect sleep spot for your furbaby here!
The Best Cat Beds for Your Furbaby
- The Best Classic Style: Plush Orthopedic Front Bolster Pet Bed
- The Best Cave Style: The Cat Ball
- The Most Luxurious Style: Plush Faux Fur Cat Sling
- The Best Heated Style: K&H Thermo-Kitty Cuddle Up
Louis in a beloved fluffy pink Cat Ball, the only fluffy pink bed he’s actually used.
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The First Cat Bed My Cats Actually Used
After the original pink bed, I didn’t buy Louis any pet beds for a while. He didn’t need one, anyway; he always slept on my bed and the couch.
However, a couple years ago, a friend of mine sent me a heated bed for Louis. The heated bed was a game changer, and Louis took to it pretty quickly. It remains one of the favorite hang outs in our home, and I even got a second one because the original one was so popular.
It might seem a little odd that a Florida cat would want a heated bed. In reality, cats just love to be cozy, and the heated bed offers a gentle warmth that they just adore. Pair it with one of my handmade Critter Crafting Cat Mats and some catnip toys and they’re set for life.
Finding Out Which Beds My Cats Would Actually Use
I ordered a second heated bed, as I mentioned, along with a couple for friends and family. In this process, I found a comfy memory foam pet bed to try.
The memory foam bed doesn’t heat up or cool down — it’s just a bed. The cats were…less than enthused at first. I moved the memory foam bed from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale for the summer, back to Gainesville for school, and then into our current place.
About a year and a half ago, my cats decided they loved the memory foam bed. It’s lucky they showed interest when they did, because I had planned on giving it away.
Then there is, of course, the Cat Ball. If you’re involved in the Instagram cat community, chances are you’ve seen one of these beds before. I thought these were so cute that I didn’t even care if Louis didn’t use it — I wanted it and would be happy with just one picture of him in it. (Spoiler alert: we now have three.)
Top Cat Beds That Cats Actually Use
- The Best Classic Style: Plush Orthopedic Front Bolster Pet Bed
- The Best Cave Style: The Cat Ball
- The Most Luxurious Style: Plush Faux Fur Cat Sling
- The Best Heated Style: K&H Thermo-Kitty Cuddle Up
The Heated Pet Bed Variety
The K&H Thermo-Kitty Cuddle Up is the absolute winner in my house as far as cat beds that cats actually use. Like I mentioned above, we have two. One stays in the living room permanently, the other is in the office on a cat tree. Olivia sometimes like these, but Louis and Emory are the biggest fans.
Pick up this K&H bed from Amazon or Chewy (Chewy has a newer, more colorful style here, too).
Read more about my cats’ favorite heated bed in my full K&H Thermo-Kitty Cuddle Up review here!
The Memory Foam Cat Bed
The K&H Memory Foam Pet Bed was a latent hit. Like I said, they didn’t care about it for at least a year. Now, though, they all love it. I think Emory is the most fond of it, though.
Unfortunately, the exact model that we have is no longer available. However, K&H Pet has a similar style bed available that comes in a variety of sizes and colors.
The Cat Ball, a Feline Favorite & True Classic
There are so many of these cat beds in my life. They’re an all around hit. These are one of my go-to recommendations of cat beds that cats actually use. The Cat Ball beds are the perfect mix of cute and functional. Plus, it’s funny to watch the cats climb on top of the Cat Ball while their furriend is inside.
Check out The Cat Ball’s website here and the group’s fun Instagram here (there’s a coupon code on insta!). These fan-favorite cat beds are also available through The Cat Ball’s Etsy shop and Amazon, along with some other fun feline finds!
Accentuate Any of These Beds with a Critter Crafting Cat Mat!
If you pick up any of these great options, might I recommend a lovely Critter Crafting Cat Mat to add extra comfort?
Perfect for any living room, bedroom, cat tree, pet carrier, Critter Crafting’s Crochet Cat Mats are high quality pieces that will add a pop of both color and comfort to any home. Ideal for lounging at home or to add comfort for travel, Cat Mats are made with kittens, cats, and small dogs in mind.
Explore all of my available Critter Crafting Cat Mats and pet blankets here!
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*This post was originally published in 2019. It was most recently updated on September 15, 2023.
It looks like the best thing to do is collect a variety of cat beds so you can meet their changing needs. After all, they do sleep 18+ hours a day!
Your fur babies are precious! I have two cats myself and I will definitely be purchasing the heated cat bed for them. I didn’t even know that this exists for cats. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! They’re sweet kitties. And yay!! I am sure your cats will love them!! I have one of my three napping in one of them right now haha so cozy!! Kind of wish they had a human sized option haha